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Pedagogy first: Realising technology enhanced learning by focusing on teaching practice
Author(s) -
Glover Ian,
Hepplestone Stuart,
Parkin Helen J.,
Rodger Helen,
Irwin Brian
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
british journal of educational technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.79
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1467-8535
pISSN - 0007-1013
DOI - 10.1111/bjet.12425
Subject(s) - mainstreaming , pedagogy , teaching method , teaching philosophy , engineering ethics , technology integration , teaching and learning center , sociology , educational technology , mathematics education , computer science , psychology , engineering , special education
Abstract This paper explores a “pedagogy first” approach to technology enhanced learning developed by Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) as a method to encourage use of, and experimentation with, technology within teaching practice and to promote the mainstreaming of innovative practice. Through a consultative approach where all staff members were invited to contribute, SHU has created a Teaching Approaches Menu that reflects practice at the institution and can be used to explore teaching practice and appropriate supporting technology either by individuals or as part of a facilitated discussion. Background to the project is provided, along with the design philosophy and approach, including a brief review of other frameworks. The Teaching Approaches Menu is introduced, its development outlined, and some initial feedback is presented.