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Innovative unit delivery : the supported cloud
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posted on 2014-01-01, 00:00 authored by Wai Chan, Linda TivendaleLinda Tivendale, Chunlu LiuChunlu Liu, Anthony MillsAnthony MillsDeakin University has recently moved to an academic calendar of three trimesters. This change aims to provide students with greater flexibility to plan their study around work or life commitments, create options for students to commence their degree and enable students to fast track their study. It has been found for students in the Bachelor of Construction Management that engagement and satisfaction during summer (Trimester 3) are less than when those same units are delivered during other trimesters. This research addresses the use of Supported Cloud learning to improve learning and the relationship with students. The School of Architecture and Built Environment used two units as case studies to examine different innovative unit delivery strategies that combined cloud and located learning. The research design included evaluation surveys, questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews as well as reflection by participating teachers. The findings show that students’ results are improved when the cloud based learning is supported by well-developed resources, structured delivery and availability of some face-to-face contacts. This innovation will serve as a benchmark for Cloud delivery in the School in all trimesters.
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Australasian Journal of Construction Economics and Building (AJCEB) - Conference SeriesVolume
2Issue
2Pagination
11 - 18Publisher
University of Technology, SydneyLocation
Sydney, NSWISSN
2200-7679Language
engPublication classification
C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journalCopyright notice
2014, University of TechnologyUsage metrics
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