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JISC's Learning and Teaching (5/99) Programme: the Data Cluster

Jackie Carter (CHCC MIMAS, Manchester Computing, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK)
Robin Rice (Edinburgh University Data Library, Edinburgh, UK)
Keith Cole (National Dataset Services Group and MIMAS, Manchester Computing, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK)

VINE

ISSN: 0305-5728

Article publication date: 1 March 2005

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Abstract

Purpose

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This short article is an introduction to the Data Cluster of 5/99.

Design/methodology/approach

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Looks at the three projects in the cluster which dealt with uncovering the obstacles to using numeric data in learning (Datareach), producing teaching materials on time series data and making it easier to access OECD indicators (Timeweb) and encouraging the use of historical and contemporary status data in learning (CHCC).

Findings

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Reveals that all three projects have met user needs, but there are further areas for improvement.

Originality/value

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This article provides a useful introduction to the Data Cluster of 5/99.

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Citation

Carter, J., Rice, R. and Cole, K. (2005), "JISC's Learning and Teaching (5/99) Programme: the Data Cluster", VINE, Vol. 35 No. 1/2, pp. 24-27. https://doi.org/10.1108/03055720510588434

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2005, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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