Using Web 2.0 Tools to Enhance the Student Experience in Non-Teaching Areas of the University

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Author(s): Lisa Cluett (The University of Western Australia, Australia)and Judy Skene (The University of Western Australia, Australia)
Copyright: 2011
Pages: 20
Source title: Web 2.0-Based E-Learning: Applying Social Informatics for Tertiary Teaching
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Mark J.W. Lee (Charles Sturt University, Australia)and Catherine McLoughlin (Australian Catholic University, Australia)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-294-7.ch013

Keywords: Education / Educational Technologies / Information Science Reference / Web-Based Teaching & Learning

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This chapter aims to provide an overview of the nexus between student learning and student engagement outside the classroom, and to highlight the importance of non-teaching units in contributing to student satisfaction. It discusses the role of non-teaching units (such as libraries, guilds, student services departments, and other bodies) in creating online communities using Web 2.0 tools. The chapter uses the NODE project hosted by the University of Western Australia as a case study to demonstrate how some of these principles can be put into action. The significance of non-teaching units is confirmed, in addition to providing recommendations for fostering greater collaboration between staff and advice on setting up a Web 2.0-based online community in a university.

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