Project Background

The following references provide some background information on recent developments at the University of Ulster in support of the implementation of our institutional e-learning strategy.

University of Ulster - A Case Study
December 2001

After evaluating several course management systems from leading vendors, the University of Ulster selected WebCT as their institutional VLE. The University spent considerable time developing a coordinated e-learning strategy prior to its institution-wide implementation of WebCT’s course management solution during 2001/02 and created clear linkages between its institutional mission and the adoption of e-learning. This Case study reports on how the decision to implement an enterprise-wide e-learning platform has had a meaningful impact on the development of a stable, robust e-learning program.

C. Uhomoibhi, 'Implementation of Online Module Resource Lists using TalisList', Irish Universities Information Systems Colloquim
March 2002

The theme of this conference was 'Working Together: convergence and co-operation in the digital electronic age'. This presentation describes how the University of Ulster Library, an early adopter of TalisList, used this new web-based resource list management system to ease student navigation between course content, resource lists and library material in paper and electronic form.

A. Masson & C. Uhomoibhi, 'University of Ulster VLE/Library Experiences', VLE Exchange of Experience Day
June 2002

The aim of this event, hosted by Talis Information Ltd., was to provide an opportunity to share ideas and experiences of online learning, specifically the ways in which different HE institutions have approached the introduction of effective VLEs. The presentation delivered outlined preliminary developments and further plans for Library - VLE system integration at the University of Ulster. A brief review is given in September 2002 edition of the TalisTalk newsletter.

A. Masson & C. Uhomoibhi, 'Integrating WebCT Courses with Library Resources using Talislist', 4th Annual WebCT Conference
July 2002

This presentation was delivered as part of the 'Integrating the Campus' conference track which focused on technical solutions for resource development and wide scale e-learning deployment. It examined how the University of Ulster leveraged WebCT hosted user and course information and Talislist hosted library resource information to integrate its WebCT and Library systems. Providing students (and faculty) with context sensitive integration between on-line course content and library resources will greatly enhance the educational experience and lead to greater and more efficient use of learning support materials.