The success of an interactive on-line learning platform developed by Dunn School researchers was recognised at the 2016 OxTALENT Competition awards ceremony at the Oxford Martin School on 14 June.
Professor William James and Dr Kenny Moore (James group) and Dr Aartjan te Velthuis (Fodor group), with the support of Jon Mason from the Medical Sciences Division Learning Technologies team, were runners up in the ‘Innovative teaching with technology’ category for their influenza simulation on the “iCase“ teaching platform. The platform features in the University’s Second year Bachelor of Medicine part II course as an on-line practical class.
Commenting on the accolade Dr Moore said: “I think that using on-line platforms, particularly ones that are non-linear, is the future of teaching and it is great to see the iCase, our implementation of this format, gaining recognition.”
The competition ran by the University of Oxford’s IT Services recognises and rewards innovative use of digital technologies to support teaching, learning, research and public engagement.
Liz Mastermann on behalf of the awards panel said: “The judges felt that the iCase represents a highly successful fusion of excellence in technology with creativity in educational design.”