A presentation on combining research, professional practice and teaching using e-learning and presentation tools.

1. Fusion in Action
A blended learning approach, combining
research, professional practice and teaching

2. A bit about
my
research
project
Fusion
aspects
My blended
learning unit
Designing
your own
blended
learning
units
Agenda

3. Deliverables
• Short films
• Report/booklet
• White paper
• Journal publication
• Workshops
• Launch event
• Independent evaluation
Click on the
image to read
about the
project

4. “
”
Fusion is the combination of inspirational teaching, world-class
research and the latest thinking in the professions which
creates a continuous and fruitful exchange of knowledge that
stimulates new ideas, learning and thought leadership.
(Bournemouth University, 2014)
What is Fusion?

5. “
”
[Carnival Futures engaged] cultural organisations and other
stakeholders in planning for the future of the Notting Hill
Carnival […] working closely with Carnival Village and other
organisations within the carnival community to engage
stakeholders in the process of scenario planning, and to consider
how their external relationships and internal capabilities might
need to be adapted as Carnival grows in scale and reach.
(King‟s College London, 2014)
Carnival Futures: Notting Hill Carnival 2020
incorporated many fusion aspects
but was not fusion funded

6. Journal
publication
Research
report
Short films
White paper
Launch
event
Independent
evaluation
Workshops

7. The Carnival Futures Case Study (1)
Represented a fantastic opportunity to enhance the educational
aspects of this project and provide added value to BU students.

8. The Carnival Futures Case Study (2)
Xerte
objects
• Learning
objectives
• Videos
• Readings
Standard
myBu
objects
• Follow-up
activities
• Lecture slides
Videos
• Prezi
• Echo 360
• Popcorn maker
A mix of tools made for an interactive and attractive blended unit.

9. “
”
I know sometimes people are quick to say what's wrong
but not as fast to give praise, so I just wanted to let you
know that I have enjoyed watching the videos and
reading the assigned chapters. While I was advancing
through the material all I could think of was „I wish other
units had been like this, I would've learn so much more!‟
Student Feedback (1)
- Daphne Oliveras Carletti, M.Sc. Events Management Student

10. “
”
Thank you so much for teaching us. I really enjoyed your
class. I've learned a lot from you and these live events
[carnival futures case study videos]. And thank you so
much for helping us so many things
- Yusi Long, M.Sc. Events Management Student
Student Feedback (2)

11. Student Challenges
Semantic
(understanding written
instructions)
Psychological
(uncomfortable
critiquing a teacher)
Organisational
(navigation difficulties)

12. Lessons Learned
• Do a longer student orientation
• Offer a linear layout
• Ensure reinforcement of approach during seminars with follow-up tasks
• Do more staff training

13. Tools to Make Your Own Unit
Popcorn makerXerte
Prezi

14. Xerte
Click on the image to
view an example
“… open-source tools for
elearning developers and content
authors producing interactive
learning materials [… and …]
over 75 templates for
presentation and interactivity … "
(The University of
Nottingham, 2014) The output files are html 5 so compatible with mobile
systems and the design capability is particularly suitable
for display on mobile systems of varying sizes.

15. 1. Tutorials from: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/xerte/documentation.asp
2. Step-by-step guides at:
http://www.xerte.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1
46&Itemid=717&lang=en
3. Try-it-out in the JISC sandpit area: http://vle.jisctechdis.ac.uk/sandpit/
To get started with Xerte is as easy as 1-2-3

16. Popcorn Maker
Click on the
image to
view an
example
A video web-mash up
tool from Mozilla to add
links to websites,
academic articles, reports,
and Google maps
To get started, go to: https://popcorn.webmaker.org/

17. Prezi
Is a cloud-based presentation tool for presenting ideas on a virtual
canvas, to get started with prezi go to: http://prezi.com/

18. Thanks for viewing, please e-mail
Nicole and Alex with your questions.
Nicole Ferdinand nferdinand@bournemouth.ac.uk
Alex Ott alexott@bournemouth.ac.uk