Mrs. Lesley J. McGuire

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Anglia Ruskin University
ULTRALAB
ULTRALAB
Project LeaderAppointed: 2002
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Mailing Address

ULTRALAB
North Building
Anglia Polytechnic University
Victoria Road South
Chelmsford, CM1 1LL
United Kingdom

Contact Information

Phone: 01245 252009
Mobile: 07971503947
lesley@ultralab.net

Qualifications

M.Sc. (Distinction), Southampton University, Computer Based Learning and Training, 1995.
B.Ed., Southampton University, History, 1976.
Cert.Ed., King Alfreds College Winchester, History, 1975.

Expertise and Research Interests

Online facilitation
Online community within an education context
E-learning
E-assessment particularly in relation to KS3 ICT and assessment for learning

Other Expertise

Recently completed leading a government funded research project into e-assessment of ICT at KS3 (eVIVA) - using mobile phone technology and e-portfolios.
Looking to extend this research into a 3rd phase and also to move into the New Zealand context.

Recent Publications:

McGuire, L. 2005. Assessment using new technology. IETI 42, (3), pp.

McGuire, L, Roberts G, Moss M 2004 'Eviva - ICT Assessment for Learning at Key stage 3' (Report to QCA) available at http://www.qca.org.uk/10359.html

McGuire, L, Abridged by Bradshaw, P, 'The eViva Project - formative and summative assessment using e-portfolios and mobile phones' Computer Education (NAACE) Spring 2005 Issue 109

Recent National Presentations:

McGuire, L, Roberts, G, Moss, M. (June 2004) "The eVIVA project (2002-2004)" - QCA seminar London - report available at http://www.qca.org.uk/10359.html

McGuire L, (June 2004) "How can teachers assess the effective use of ICT by learners?" Presentation - BECTa Learning and Teaching Conference, London http://www.becta.org.uk/research/research.cfm?section=1&id=3280

McGuire L, (December 2004) "Assessment and eVIVA" Presentation - Assessment Symposium, Anglia Ruskin University

McGuire L, (January 2005) "eVIVA" Seminar - Learning and Teaching Conference, Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge and Chelmsford)

McGuire L, ( March 2005) "Ring Tone Revolution" Guest Presentation - The e-Assessment Question 2005 Conference http://www.e-assessment-question.co.uk/

McGuire L, (October 2005) "Ring Tone Revolution" Guest Presentation - Handheld Learning Symposium, Goldsmiths College, Greenwich http://www.handheldlearning.co.uk/hl2005/

Recent International Presentations:

McGuire, L.(Feb. 2004) "What is eViva?" - the Learning and Teaching in Schools Conference (Rotorua New Zealand, ) http://listserver.actrix.co.nz/pipermail/ictpd_network/2003-October/000119.html

McGuire, L. (March 2004) "What is eViva?" TUANZ Conference (Aukland, New Zealand) http://www.tuanz.org.nz/tuanz/index.cfm?D024BB8A-E018-8BD1-32E6-F827E2745F23

McGuire L, (September 2004) "Ring Tone Revolution" Guest Presentation - NavCon Conference (Christchurch, New Zealand) http://www.navcon.org.nz/

Future Research

Use of an online assessment and portfolio website using VXML technology in Schools and FE in New Zealand

Patchwork text/ media assessment in Ultraversity

Industrial Relevance

Use of portfolios in relation to performance management.

Keywords

COS Keywords:

Distance Learning, Education, Internet or World Wide Web (WWW).

Additional Terms:

E-learning and Assessment, Online Community, Online Community Facilitatioin.

Previous Positions

2001-2002, Senior Online Facilitator, Anglia Ruskin University, ULTRALAB, ULTRALAB
2000-2001, Senior Tutor/Trainer, Anglia Ruskin University, MPowerNet
1998-2000, Advisory Teacher, Tesco SchoolNet 2000 Millennium Project
1988-1998, Coordinator, Henry Beaufort School, ICT and Assessment

Funding Received

  • Qualifications and Curriculum Authority: Project Funding for eVIVA research continuation, £80,000, 2003 to 2004.
  • Qualifications and Curriculum Authority: Project Funding for eVIVA Research, £135,000, 2002 to 2003.

Publications

  • McGuire, L. (2005) "Assessment using new technology", Innovations in Education & Teaching International, 42 (3), 265-276
  • McGuire, L. (2005) 'The eViva Project - formative and summative assessment using e-portfolios and mobile phones, Computer Education (NAACE Journal), 109

Profile Details

Last Updated: 4/13/2006

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