VLL publishes new student newsletter

The Visual Learning Lab has published the fourth edition of its student newsletter. The newsletter can be downloaded here.

VLL Launches New Showcase Report!

At a special event held in the Visual Learning Lab on Jubilee Campus on Tuesday 13th October 2009 the VLL launched an exciting new report entitled 'A Showcase of Innovations in Visual Learning'. This highly visual publication presents insights into a wide range of innovations in higher education teaching and learning, which have arisen from the VLL working in partnership with Schools throughout the University of Nottingham and beyond.

The Big Draw Saturday 10 October 2009

10am-2pm, School of Education, Jubilee Campus, University of Nottingham

The VLL is this year supporting The Big Draw event, 'Body Sun Sand and Sea'. This is a national campaign for drawing and has one aim: to get everyone drawing! Drawing helps us to think, invent and communicate – regardless of age and ability.

Please see the flyer for details.

eLearning Community event 6 May

Presentations on Gaming Technologies will be given by Gary Priestnall (Geography) and Ed Lester (ScHEME) relating to work on projects funded by the Visual Learning Lab from 9.15am on 6 May in the LSRI flexible learning lab.

Funded Student Internships 2009

Following a successful launch of the Visual Learning Lab (VLL) internship scheme in 2008/9, the VLL is inviting University of Nottingham students to apply for such positions in 2009/10.

eLearning Community Event 4 March

The next e-learning community event in conjunction with the VLL will be on Wednesday 4th March 2009 and will incorporate a VC between China and Malaysia. Tea, Coffee and Danishes included!

Rapid audio, video and screen capture podcasting

A VLL project in the School of Molecular Medical Sciences has enabled easy access, simple capture of audio and video media to support teaching developments. The project, presented by Paddy Tighe at a recent e-Learning Community event, is now being investigated as the basis for further podcasting across the University.

VLL e-learning presentation 4 February 2009: Multi Media as an Assessment Tool

A date for your diaries. The next e-learning presentation will take place on 4 February and will be run in conjunction with the Visual Learning Lab. Details below:

Visual Learning Lab Open Event

C47, The School of Education, Jubilee Campus, 11 FEBRUARY 2009, 1pm - 2pm

You are invited to attend a two-part session, specifically aimed at postgraduate students who would like to increase their knowledge of the visual learning work being carried out by the Visual Learning Lab within the University.

VLL / LSRI Research Studentship for 2009

The VLL is offering a Research Studentships for 2009 in conjunction with the Learning Sciences Research Institute.