E-learning Lab
The E-learning Lab in the Core Studies Department at Kochi University of Technology researches ways to support, enhance and extend both teaching and learning using modern technologies, open-source software, and standard data formats. This research includes developing new plugins for learning management systems (LMS), new apps for mobiles devices, and new methodologies for using technology to improve educational outcomes and maintain motivation among learners. We are particularly focussed on language-learning and CALL, but our research is also relevant to e-learning in general.
Current research topics
Educational background
1997: Master, Aston University, U.K.
1984: Bachelor, London University (Imperial College), U.K.
Professional background
Licenses
Academic societies
JALT
Moodle Association of Japan (MAJ)
GLoCALL
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Courses
* Courses provided in English are shown with (E) mark
Undergraduate school
Presenting Ideas
English Today
Research Writing Essentials
Research Writing for Management and Economics
Research Writing for Science and Engineering
English 1
Graduate school
Methods for Teaching Natural Science in English
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Authors: Gordon Bateson, Alexander Vazhenin (Aizu University Japan), John Brine (Aizu University Japan)
Title: A Graphical Interface for Awarding Incremental Points for Digital Badges in an English Village Reward System
Journal: INTED 2017 Proceedings, IATED
Year: 2017
Promoting English Use Through Digital Badges, Chubu LET (Autumn 2015), Kanazawa Gakuin University, JAPAN, 2015
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research from the Japanese government
Project title: Open-source English ability test with automatic grading of speaking and writing Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C) Project number: 19K00829 Project period: 2019-2021 Total budget amount: 1,690,000 yen Keywords:
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Social activities
Committee roles
Vice President, Moodle Association of Japan, 2022-
Membership Chair, JALT East Shikoku Chapter, 2022-
Vice President, 2022-
Comittee member (Membership chair), JALT East Shikoku Chapter, 2021-
Comittee member (Membership chair), JALT East Shikoku Chapter, 2020-
Vice-president, 2021-
Vice-president, 2020-
Vice-president, Moodle Association of Japan, 2021-
Vice-president, Moodle Association of Japan, 2020-
Comittee member (Membership chair), JALT East Shikoku Chapter, 2019-
Vice President, 2019-
Vice President, Moodle Association of Japan, 2019-
Vice-president, 2018-
Vice-president, Moodle Association of Japan, 2018-
Officer (Membership Chair), East Shikoku JALT, 2016-