The Pilots
There are a number of pilots being rolled out during 2008-09. The aim of these pilots is for us to gain a better understanding of the issues surrounding the use of SMS texting in teaching and learning. These pilots will be evaluated from the perspective of all stakeholders. The current pilots are;
- Computer Science: Using SMS in the recruitment process
- e-learning Team: SMS alerts, sign up sheets and audience input
- Learning Support: Using SMS alerts in Learning Support
- Learning Support: Using SMS in the Bath Assessment Centre
- Faculty of Engineering (Distance Learning Unit) SMS to keep in touch with remote learners
If you are interested in starting to use SMS for teaching, learning or administration then please contact Geraldine Jones. For information on the pricing model for using SMS (EduTxt) at the University of Bath then please see the FAQs.