LATHE

Issue 2, 2007-08, Scholarship of E-Learning

Contents

Editor's Introduction p.1

Articles

How Design of Online Learning Materials Can Accommodate the Heterogeneity in Student Abilities, Aptitudes and Aspirations
Simon Bates, Judy Hardy, Jon Hill & David McKain pp.3-25

Life, Learning and Technology: views from the learners
Linda Creanor, Kathryn Trinder, Doug Gowan & Carol Howells pp.26-41

Unlocking the Potential of Wireless Learning
Vladlena Benson pp.42-56

Building Community Through Online Discussion
Elisabeth Skinner & James Derounian pp.57-70

Case Studies

Trials and Tribulations: three key elements in running a successful mobile learning trial in a health care setting
Lynne Callaghan, Matthew Newcombe, Sally Abey, Oliver Gore & Susan J Lea pp.71-73

Do Blogs Help Students Learn?
Rowland Gallop pp.74-77

E-galleries For Image, Audio and Animation Design Work: blending face-to-face critique with anonymous uploading to create student portfolios
Nina Reeves and Paul O'Brien pp.78-81

Interactive Nurse Education: the virtual experience
Lynne Sadler & Linda Nelson pp.82-85

A Year in the Blogosphere
David Webster pp.86-88

Book Reviews

Helen Beetham & Rhona Sharpe (eds) - Rethinking Pedagogy for a Digital Age
Reviewed by Elisabeth Skinner pp.89-91

Alistair Irons & Sylvia Alexander (eds) - Effective Learning and Teaching in Computing 
Reviewed by Janet C Read pp.92-94

Rory McGreal (ed) - Online Education Using Learning Objects
Reviewed by Andrew Brasher pp.95-98

Phil Race - 500 Tips for Open and Online Learning
Reviewed by Emma Duke-Williams pp.99-101

Lorraine Stefani, Robin Mason & Chris Peglar - The Educational Potential of E-Portfolios: Supporting personal development and reflective learning
Reviewed by Emma Purnell pp.102-105