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Embedding an integrated learning environment and digital repository in design engineering education: lessons learned for sustainability
Author(s) -
Breslin Caroline,
Nicol David,
Grierson Hilary,
Wodehouse Andrew,
Juster Neal,
Ion William
Publication year - 2007
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/j.1467-8535.2007.00754.x
Subject(s) - sustainability , embedding , engineering management , key (lock) , computer science , digital learning , quality (philosophy) , scale (ratio) , knowledge management , engineering education , process management , engineering , multimedia , artificial intelligence , ecology , philosophy , physics , computer security , epistemology , quantum mechanics , biology
This paper describes how a system comprising a learning environment and digital repository is being embedded into the teaching and learning of Design Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. It then maps out the issues that have been encountered, how these have been overcome and how other departments or institutions would be affected if they were to roll out and scale up the use of such tools. These issues are categorised as technological , pedagogical and cultural , and include the adequate provision of support, creating a critical mass of resources, ensuring quality and integration with other technologies. Successful embedding and sustainability requires that senior managers reflect on these key issues at a departmental and/or institutional level before implementation.