Multimedia Learning: Lessons from the PARLE Project

Middleton, Dave; Bridge, Karen

doi:10.1057/eps.2008.9

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“…The question of whether technology provides an effective learning environment is a difficult one, and the cost-effectiveness tends to be asserted rather than proven. It is rare indeed for authors to discuss the development costs associated with their projects, although some of us feel this is important (Middleton and Bridge, 2008).…”

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“…In its first iteration, 'Doing Political Research' was used by 105 students in six universities. This was a cost of over d2,300 per student (for a full description of the PARLE project which produced 'Doing Political Research', see Middleton and Bridge (2008)). The point is that it is unlikely that any single institution would invest so much in a speculative innovation.…”

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Putting the Learning into E-learning

Middleton

2010

Eur Polit Sci

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There has been an increase in the use of e-learning as a form of delivering higher education. Much of the innovation has gone hand in hand with what has been called an 'evaluation bypass' and has seemingly been popular because of its economic efficiency. The literature on new technologies tends to be written by those committed to the innovation. They tend to present innovation as a good, regardless of what the innovation is, and 'resistors' as in some senses deviant. Using the example of the Higher Education Funding Council for England-funded multimedia project, 'Doing Political Research', this paper argues that some degree of scepticism about innovation can be seen as a positive response. Furthermore, the paper argues that the cost-saving arguments put forward by proponents of innovation are illusory. E-learning can be as costly as other means. However, it does offer alternative ways to teach and can be particularly effective at reaching isolated learners. The conclusion is that for e-learning to be effective it must place learning first.

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Putting the Learning into E-learning

Middleton

2010

Eur Polit Sci

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“…In January 2005, the £250,000 project commenced. The project was not without its difficulties and problems (for a discussion, see Middleton and Bridge, 2008), but, in the event, 13 tutorials based on the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)…”

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When Eric met Sally: putting the drama into ethics teaching

Middleton

2009

Enhancing Learning in the Social Sciences

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This paper considers the use of a scripted drama in the teaching of ethics to postgraduate research students. The drama was developed as part of a suite of research training materials called Doing Political Research. These materials were developed with the purpose of using multimedia within an active learning environment. The paper argues that the approach is based on an appreciation of the role of film drama in teaching contexts. Whilst those who have used commercial films in their teaching have questioned the authenticity of the materials, it is argued that a specially scripted drama turns the relationship around. Instead of learning being implied through drama, the drama is constructed specifically to facilitate learning. This use of drama is based on aspects of role-play theory. Students are asked to empathise with the characters in the drama and to draw conclusions about the appropriateness of the characters" actions.

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“…1680-4333/10 www.palgrave-journals.com/eps/ education (Weller et al, 2005). Indeed, even when the primary activity is sitting in front of a computer screen, the scope for students to be able to engage in multimedia learning environments built around interactive learning processes provides new and exciting opportunities for learning (Middleton and Bridge, 2008).…”

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