Embedding e-learning in geographical practice

• Published in: British journal of educational technology Vol. 38; no. 5; pp. 773 - 783
• Main Authors: Martin, David, Treves, Richard
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford, UK Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.09.2007; Blackwell Publishing
• Subjects: Blended Learning; CAI; Colleges & universities; Computer Assisted Instruction; Curriculum Development; Distance Education; Educational Cooperation; Educational Environment; Educational Innovation; Educational Technology; Electronic Learning; England (Southampton); Financial Support; Foreign Countries; Geography; Geography Instruction; Higher Education; Masters Programs; Program Implementation; Teaching methods; Technology Integration; Universities; Virtual Classrooms; United Kingdom (Southampton)

This paper describes how two related e‐learning initiatives have led to school‐level virtual learning environment (VLE) adoption and commencement of several new teaching developments at the University of Southampton. These have engaged additional academic staff with online learning and increased the...