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USP Home » USP » LTSS Home » Centre for Flexible Learning (CFL) » Transitioning to Learning & Teaching Online » Technology Options - Learning and Teaching Online » Technology Options and Affordances for Learning and Teaching Online
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The following table comprises technology options and their affordances for learning and teaching online. It includes a brief introductory statement and highlights the particular educational application of the tool according to the following legend:
TOOL | DESCRIPTION | EDUCATIONAL APPLICATIONS | ||||||
L-C | L-T | L-L | L-E | L-F | L-A | L-I | ||
Moodle |
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Mahara |
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Turnitin |
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Lecture Capture |
There are several other technologies, like BBB and Zoom that are being investigated, that will also allow recording from offsite locations. | √ | √ |
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Big Blue Button |
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Zoom |
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REACT |
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Alfresco |
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Edu-sharing |
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Technology | Educational Function | Implementation Considerations |
USP Institution-Wide Tools currently in use | ||
Moodle | Core online learning platform | Primary focus of all USP ICT Online Learning & Teaching Strategy. Projected increased loading on core systems infrastructure – this is mitigated by scalable resource allocation and available capacity for expansion. |
Mahara | E-portfolio platform | As above. |
Turnitin | Text matching/Plagiarism Tool | As above. |
Lecture Capture | Live lecture recording, storage and publication through Moodle | Currently lectures recorded from selected venues equipped with AV technology. Extension of recording through BBB is currently being developed. |
REACT | Regional satellite tutorial recording system | Currently available mainly to regional campuses. Further extension to other locations/uses requires installation of a software client. |
Zoom | Video-conferencing for USP administration meetings | Licensing constraints – mitigated through prior procurement and budgeting. Extension to be used for use Lecture recording, Web-Conferencing/Webinar functionality – under research & development. |
Tools currently under Trials with selected Courses/Audiences | ||
BigBlueButton | Web-conferencing system Video recording lectures | Successfully trialed as a tutorial support tool and being investigated as a possible lecture Video-Recording technology. User manuals and workshops being prepared and conducted through CFL. Technical integration issues being addressed by ITS/CFL development teams. |
Tools currently under R&D – being used sporadically in USP ICT environment for L&T purposes | ||
Edu-sharing (OER) | OER repository for the Pacific region | None |
DMS (Alfresco) | Document management | Internal only |
Google - YouTube | Video management and hosting | Bandwidth |
Google Drive & Docs | Document management | IP & backup. Storage of Google Docs for collaboration or resource provision won’t be accessible. |
Dropbox | Document management | IP & backup. Storage of Dropbox for collaboration or resource provision won’t be accessible. |
Perusall | Collaborative online reading application | None |
Tools Available – but not currently researched for deployment within USP’s ICT environment | ||
Facebook Suite (includes Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger) | Support & possible integration | |
| Support & possible integration | |
Other Social Media: | Snapchat, Reddit, Tumblr, Pinterest, Slack, Twitch, Discord. | Support & possible integration |