Cecil: An Enterprise Wide and Beyond Education Delivery System. Enticing the End-User – Reflections from Auckland, New Zealand.

Lesley Gardner; Donald Sheridan

WebNet World Conference on the WWW and Internet 2000 (2000) pp. 199–204

Computer Supported Learning (CSL), or Cecil as we like to call it, is a university wide education delivery mechanism that supports the teaching, learning and administration delivery needs for the whole University of Auckland. The system's background,...

Large-Scale, Web-based Learning: Opportunities for Enterprise Modeling and Decision-Making

Lesley A. Gardner

WebNet World Conference on the WWW and Internet 1999 (1999) pp. 1268–1270

The computer supported learning system (CSL) is a web-based teaching and learning resource administration system, developed by the Business Education On-Line Unit of the School of Business, at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. This paper...

Topics: Administration, Business

From Cellulose to Software: The Evolution of a Marking System

Donald Sheridan; Lesley Gardner

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2012 (Jun 26, 2012) pp. 454–461

Abstract: This paper examines the feasibility of converting hand written, supervised, final examinations to Adobe Acrobat documents that can be simultaneously marked by teams of tutors anywhere, anytime – preferably using a rubric marker. At this...

Low-Cost High-Impact Process Reengineering for Assessments

Don Sheridan; Lesley Gardner

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2013 (Jun 24, 2013) pp. 364–369

This is a report about how the management of assessments can be improved at very low cost using readily available technologies. It began with pilot studies using classes with relatively small enrolments (100 – 200) and has now been successfully...

Lecture Recording Analytics: Extracting Meaning from Big Data

Lesley Gardner; Don Sheridan

EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2015 (Jun 22, 2015) pp. 154–164

This paper describes a large lecture recording installation of 110 theatres and the process of deriving meaning from the data collected. The process of accessing and merging related data sources is described. Examples of reports for administrative...

Topics: Exemplary Projects, Usability/User Studies, Evaluation of Impact

Is Participatory Pedagogy Useful and Satisfying for Tertiary Students?

Shadi Esnaashari; Lesley Gardner; paul Wattesr

EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2018 (Jun 25, 2018) pp. 179–189

There has been a seismic shift in recent years away from monolithic lectures to more active and participatory learning in recent years. While wikis and online, asynchronous learning has received significant attention, increasing in-class...

Topics: Mobile teaching and learning technologies

A Web-Based Learning and Assessment System To Support Flexible Education

Lesley Gardner; D Sheridan; D White

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 18, No. 2 (2002) pp. 125–36

Describes the development of a computer-supported, Web-based learning system, CECIL, at the University of Auckland (New Zealand). Discusses the potential benefits that a university-wide resource management system may have in terms of educational...

A framework for applying learning analytics in serious games for people with intellectual disabilities

Andy Nguyen; Lesley A. Gardner; Don Sheridan

British Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 49, No. 4 (July 2018) pp. 673–689

This paper proposes a systematic framework to integrate learning analytics into serious games for people with intellectual disabilities. Serious games for an inclusive learning environment need to be prudently designed with adaptive and measurable...

Exploratory analysis of students’ perception in regard to using educational tools in the class-using activity theory

Shadi Esnaashari; Lesley Gardner; Michael Rehm

EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2018 (Jun 25, 2018) pp. 169–178

As new technologies have been integrated into learning activities to support student learning, it is very important to understand the underlying mechanism of the tools and their effect on the process. Our primary objective is to understand student...

Topics: Mobile teaching and learning technologies

A Layered Model for Extensible Mobile PRS - Using Design Science Research Methodology to Improve the use of Mobile Technology

Koro Tawa; Don Sheridan; Lesley Gardner

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2011 (Oct 18, 2011) pp. 1737–1746

Abstract: Current personal response systems (PRS) commonly referred to as ‘clickers’ are not part of a common communications platform. PRS and other telecommunications devices owned by the students and in the classroom with them use mutually...

Rubric Marking “Out of the Box”: Saving Time & Adding Value to Teaching & Learning

Lesley Gardner; Don Sheridan; Nina Andreas

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2011 (Jun 27, 2011) pp. 391–400

Abstract: This paper describes how Goggle Docs can be used to create a rubric marking system with ‘out-of-the-box’ features a simple form with radio buttons or Likert scale to record the student’s marks for each assessment item, and the total...

Perceptions of ICT: An Exploration of Gender Differences

Lesley Gardner; Don Sheridan; Xinzhuo Ella Tian

EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2014 (Jun 23, 2014) pp. 120–129

Abstract: This paper describes a study which addresses the aptitude and aspirations of both genders when choosing an information and communication technology (ICT) career. While it is widely understood why females do not choose ICT careers, we have...

Topics: pedagogical issues, Country-Specific Developments, New Roles for Teachers/Learners

Curriculum mapping: An automated solution

Lesley Gardner; Andy Nguyen; Don Sheridan

EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2016 (Jun 28, 2016) pp. 325–330

An institution that maintains a triple crown accreditation will incur ‘license’ fees of US$265K per five-year cycle plus even more annual, internal costs associated with administrators, unique quality assurance processes, data capture, collection,...

Topics: Design Principles, Exemplary Projects, Usability/User Studies

Students’ perceptions of using technology in flipped classrooms environment

Shadi Esnaashari; Lesley Gardner; Michael Rehm

EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2018 (Jun 25, 2018) pp. 190–199

Given the rising popularity of online learning systems in higher education, this study investigates how students use the online material that the lecturer provides for them and how students could use that material to self-regulate their learning. We ...

Topics: Mobile teaching and learning technologies

Where has all the noise gone - self motivation in peer support through social media

Don Sheridan; Lesley Gardner; Nitin Agarwal; Mark McMahon; Robert Newell

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2013 (Jun 24, 2013) pp. 1455–1460

Our analytics indicate the University's LMS discussion forums are quiet, seldom used; in fact, many staff now do not even switch them on. This in comparison to five years ago when these forums were overwhelmed with content and questions is an...

Visiting heritage landscapes; creating and using an Emedia fieldtrip as an educational resource

Lesley A. Gardner; Simon J. Holdaway; Craig Whitehead

E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2002 (2002) p. 2796

This session describes the educational advantages of and the practicalissues in creating a virtual or E-media fieldtrip.The linkages between this educational tool and its further use in heritage management and tourism planning are also explored.