A serious disadvantage was trying to find time within two busy teaching schedules, even with some limited time release provided. Advantages were the input of two people and the sharing of tasks. Providing motivation for each other and the feeling or a good working partnership were invaluable and will make a positive contribution to other aspects of teaching. Currently, we are at early stages of trialling the software. Postgraduate students and colleagues are of some use but their input is limited.
Student evaluation is extremely valuable.
This can really then only be evaluated by long term use with students and review by academics as to whether the implemented program is fulfilling educational objectives. Initial use is largely under controlled conditions for evaluation and backup if problems occur. Evaluation of this mode of use and of the adaptability of the program is also proposed. It is encouraging to see a prototype from, the project after a deal of time spent planning the project. It also has the programming flexibility that we can adapt and expand the framework developed, either for our own use or for the use of others.