Print material innovation
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Overview
CQU has a long history of being a provider of print-based distance education material in the form of study guides, resource materials etc.
It is assumed, that the focus within CDDU is on removing print from the mix and "going online". We see that as incredibly short-sighted. Instead, we see print materials as remaining an essential and useful part of flexible learning, blended and/or multi-mode learning.
Our interest, however, is how CQU's use of print-based learning material can be improved through appropriate application of curriculum design and technology. In terms of how it is designed, produced, distributed and its form and function.
A major focus is on investigating these possibilities.
Changes for T2, 2008
DTLS is currently working on some changes for print materials for T2, 2008. This is a work in progress which includes:
- Improving the new Word template
- Converting existing material
An initial and growing description of the changes for T2, 2008 is also available.
Examples
The T2, 2007 offering of the course NUTR19001, Nutrition was the first course to trial some innovations around print material. These changes were driven by a curriculum design process underpinned by constructive alignment. An excerpt of the materials is available (~4Mb PDF).
Some student feedback on the learning guide is now available.
A collection of 10 courses from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Education is currently undergoing a similar trial in time for delivery in T1, 2008. There is a growing collection of resources associated with the project.
Useful Information and Links
The RSS feed below includes some useful links that provide information on technologies and software for VDP and POD, as well as general information on other Universities taking advantage of these technologies.
Posted on 10 April 2008
An interesting blog I found while researching the XML capabilities of InDesign, it is titled: InDesign CS3 and XML Authoring: Could be Good
Posted on 10 April 2008
This looks awesome, it's the next level to what we're currently doing with Word to InDesign study materials. With our current setup we have a blend of automated and manual formatting - with something like Typefi, it would be completely automated.
Print on Demand: University Boosts VDP Curriculum With XMPie
Posted on 4 September 2007
University of Wisconsin-Stout Implements XMPie VDP Software in Graphic Communications Program. University Boosts VDP Curriculum in Response to Industry Demands.
University of Queensland goes print on demand
Posted on 4 September 2007
Alliance with Océ offers extensive publishing opportunities and cost savings
Innovations - Future of the Book: Print on Demand
Posted on 4 September 2007
Imagine strolling into a bookshop, ordering a novel long out of print and being directed to a nearby café while they print and bind it for you. That’s exactly what you can do at the University of Queensland, with a technology called Print on Demand.
Posted on 4 September 2007
Kodak's creo solutions offer a lot in terms of VDP and Print on-demand.
Objectif Lune – Variable data printing software
Posted on 21 August 2007
The University has Objectif Lune's PlanetPress 5 suite, with XML2PRINT - I wonder if this could be implemented to help innovate printed study materials?
Variable Data Printing: Overview (at Adobe)
Posted on 21 August 2007
The Adobe website has some interesting information, and links to products which can be used for variable data printing. Of particular interest to me is InDesign CS3 Server.
