Session: Thursday 10th July AM (09.15 - 12.45)

Title: Online Learning With a View to Teaching Research Methods

Convenor:

Dr Sean Moley (University of Southampton)

Abstract Details

The session allows delegates to share the experiences of those who have developed online instruction in research methods. Professor Fiona Steele shares insights from almost ten years of the online Learning Environment for Multilevel Methodology and Applications (LEMMA). Dr Ester Ehiyazaryan-White discusses her work on the Virtual Graduate School project and the strategies used to actively involve teaching staff and students. Dr Tessa Parkes discusses research on using Virtual Learning Environments in advanced doctoral training, and Professor Susan Halford and Professor Leslie Carr report on what’s been learned from designing and running a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC).

Presentation downloads

Presenter: Ester Ehiyazaryan-White

The Virtual Graduate School: embedding OER in research methods teaching

Presenter: Fiona Steele

LEMMA: Learning Environment in Multilevel Modelling and Applications

The level of the session is: Accessible

Presentation details

There will be a coffee break from 10.45 - 11.15

Presentation 1

Start time: 09:15

Presentation title:Introduction

Author: Dr Sean Moley (University of Southampton)

Presentation 2

Start time: 09:25

Presentation title:LEMMA (Learning Environment for Multilevel Methodology and Applications) -- an online multilevel modelling course.

Author: Professor Fiona Steele (London School of Economics and Political Science)

Presentation 3

Start time: 10:05

Presentation title:The Virtual Graduate School: an approach to embedding open educational resources in social science research methods teaching and learning.

Author: Dr Ester Ehiyazaryan (University Centre Doncaster)

Presentation 4

Start time: 11:15

Presentation title:The potential of virtual learning environments for advanced doctoral training in the UK.

Author: Dr Tessa Parkes (Deputy Director, Scottish Graduate School of Social Science)

Presentation 5

Start time: 12:00

Presentation title:Running a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC): reflections from a Social Science perspective.

Authors: Professor Susan Halford (University of Southampton)
Professor Leslie Carr (University of Southampton)