Funds were requested from JISC to employ a research assistant to work with the User Services Manager to develop four tutorial packs which can be used either individually or collectively but together cover the full range of interaction with primary data undertaken by students following Archaeology courses. The overall aim of the project is to increase the use of digital data available within the DNER, specifically that held by the ADS and the AHDS, by the Higher and Further Education archaeological community. The project aims to develop electronic tutorial packs to promote the use of ADS resources within the core syllabus being delivered by HE and FE institutions. The project aims to provide an introduction to the use of primary archaeological data and historical documentary sources as part of the core syllabus taught by archaeology departments in the British Isles and to provide a platform for inter-disciplinary studies. Analysis of primary data also features in taught masters courses in post-excavation and field archaeology, archaeological computing, heritage management, museum studies and undergraduate history degree programmes.
Computer networks offer flexibility in the delivery of education and training in a learning society.
The project will evaluate different pedagogical approaches to delivering teaching and learning materials on-line including existing resources. Tutorials will be supported by documentation for teachers, but will also be usable in a distance learning or self-directed study environment. Ultimately, the project addresses the interests and needs of Higher and Further Education in using primary digital data in teaching and learning.