Keith Smyth

Bill Johnston

Sheila MacNeill

Despite the increasing ubiquity of the term, the concept of the digital university remains diffuse and indeterminate. This book examines what the term 'digital university' should encapsulate and the resulting challenges, possibilities and implications that digital technology and practice brings to higher education. Critiquing the current state of definition of the digital university construct, the authors propose a more holistic, integrated account that acknowledges the inherent diffuseness of the concept. The authors also question the extent to which digital technologies and practices can allow us to re-think the location of universities and curricula; and how they can extend higher education as a public good within the current wider political context. Framed inside a critical pedagogy perspective, this volume debates the role of the university in fostering the learning environments, skills and capabilities needed for critical engagement, active open participation and reflection in the digital age. This pioneering volume will be of interest and value to students and scholars of digital education, as well as policy makers and practitioners.

The Intersection of Policy, Pedagogy and Practice

Conceptualising the Digital University

Christina Mainka

Napier University

A Practical Guide

Pedagogy and Learning Technology

Frank Rennie

Gareth Davies

Amy Woolvin

For students undertaking a research project this book offers a useful roadmap for the important issues you will have to consider. It is not intended to be a comprehensive volume on research methods, but rather a short, practical guide with tips and suggested activities relating to key aspects of the research process. Different chapters will appeal to different research objectives and styles. A range of topics is covered including working with quantitative or qualitative data, visual analysis and understanding the relevance of your research. The book is accompanied by a website that takes forward the themes of each chapter by providing additional reading and sources of information as well as an opportunity to join a discussion with fellow readers. There are video and audio clips from the authors and other experts as well as links to further digital tools and resources. Companion website - http: //www.etextbooks.ac.uk/research-projects/

Essential Guidance for Undergraduates and Postgraduates

Undertaking Your Research Project

This easy-to-engage-with book is a short, practical guide with tips and suggested activities relating to the key stages of the dissertation-writing process. A range of topics is covered, from first steps in understanding research through to writing the final report. The book is accompanied by a website that takes forward the themes of each chapter by providing additional reading and sources of information as well as an opportunity to join a discussion with fellow readers. There are video and audio clips from the authors and other experts as well as links to further digital tools and resources. Companion website - http: //www.etextbooks.ac.uk/dissertations/

How to Write a Research Dissertation

Keith Smyth

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