On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 11:55:08 -0000 Pauline Ridley <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
> Thinking about the map from point of view of potential student users if the
> final version is reflected in the actual site strcuture...
> 1. Are students' search strategies more likely to be based on the tasks they
> have to carry out rather than conceptual groupings?
> 2. On the other hand, do we may want to encourage a more holistic approach -
> in which case the structure needs to right, even if there are alternative
> routes through A-Z search tools, cross referencing etc
> 3. I am concerned that while it makes sense to have a range of material
> under themes like writing or interpersonal communication, some of the other
> topics (including visual skills, numeracy etc) don't have such an obvious
> home . This wouldn't matter if we could locate different aspects of our
> areas across several different headings, but if we want the thematic
> boundaries to contain individual responsibilities, it's harder.
> sorry this is rambling - tme to stop
> Pauline
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: learning development in higher education network
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jasmina Zugic
> Sent: 21 February 2005 13:22
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Updated mind map of areas
>
>
> Ed & All
>
> Good afternoon,
>
> thanx for the update (I was out of the office, just found your email!). yes,
> it looks like I am on my own (ha, ha) ! a few comments: I think we've agreed
> to call the area (something like!) maths and numeracy skills! Chris and
> Jill, could you please advice? also, Andy's doing research is very stats
> related, so we will definitely have 'overlaps' I.e. research skills ( with
> Pauline, Judy and Ann, too!), pure/applied statistics ( maths/stats ,for
> example, for economy, computer, geography etc students).
>
> Also, the more I look at the map, the more I see how "my area" fits into
> "your areas". Suggestion: Maths Skills and Doing Research could go under the
> same umbrella, and we can call it "Maths/Research Skills'' or something like
> that. Reading&Note Taking should be a part of Academic Writing/Communication
> and Information Literacy ( again, my view!) belongs to Personal
> Organisation/Interpersonal Skills ( Information Literacy is/includes
> literature survey/search or not?) .
>
> Our 'work in progress' continues!
>
> Best wishes
>
> Jasmina
>
>
>
> Jasmina Zugic
> School of Information Systems, Computing and Mathematics
> Brunel University
> Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH
> United Kingdom
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>
>
> From: LearnHigher network discussion list
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Foster, Ed
> Sent: 18 February 2005 12:43
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Updated mind map of areas
>
>
> Good afternoon all
>
> Please find attached a copy of the mind map of the Learning Areas
>
> I've tried to take on the name changes that were discussed yesterday (please
> tell me if I've misheard/ misunderstood) Judy, I'm sorry I didn't get your
> two compatriots' names, so sorry if it looks like you're busy - just let me
> know and I'll change them immediately
>
> I've moved two areas:
>
> Is Information technology & On-line Learning better grouped with the other
> Learning at University headings?
>
> Should Visual Skills & Analysis be considered as a form of Academic Writing/
> Communication?
>
> Which leaves Numeracy on its own (I'm sure it's not personal Jasmina)
>
>
> Other Stuff
>
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> All the usual "work in progress, it's not quite like I'd like it to be,
> blah, blah, blah etc" caveats apply
>
> See you all in June
>
> Ed
>
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I don't think this is rambling at all, Pauline! It should have
occurred to me sooner as I am contributing a small section on
concentration and motivation to Christine's PDP site. These are
"topics" that could relate to any of the other learning areas as
they are less defined than areas such as "Essay Writing".It's
possible that a student who was feeling under-confident about
anything at all (ranging from writing to maths) would benefit
from some kind of contents page where they could access my bit
directly.
What do other members think?
Sarah
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