JISC's Learning and Teaching (5/99) Programme: the Data Cluster
| Pages | 24-27 |
| Date | 01 March 2005 |
| Published date | 01 March 2005 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1108/03055720510588434 |
| Author | Jackie Carter,Robin Rice,Keith Cole |
| Subject Matter | Information & knowledge management |
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, and
Keith Cole
National Dataset Services Group and MIMAS, Manchester Computing,
The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
Abstract
Purpose – This short article is an introduction to the Data Cluster of 5/99.
Design/methodology/approach – 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 – Reveals that all three projects have met user needs, but there are further areas for
improvement.
Originality/value – This article provides a useful introduction to the Data Cluster of 5/99.
Keywords Information systems, Informationmanagement, Teaching, Learning
Paper type Research paper
A group of eight projects from JISC’s Learning and Teaching (5/99) Programme were
pooled together into a cluster group entitled Enhancing JISC Data Services for
Learning and Teaching, abbreviated to the Data Cluster. The projects were: Biz/Ed
Virtual Learning Arcade; Collection of Historical and Contemporary Censuses (CHCC);
Crossfire for Learning and Teaching; Datateach; e-MapScholar; GeoData Browser (now
Go Geo! Geo-data Portal Phase 2); Geo-Crosswalk (now Geo-Crosswalk Gazetteer Phase
2); and Timeweb[1]. Lessons learned from three of these projects, CHCC, Datateach and
Timeweb, are reported here.
The focus of this article is on the extent to which projects have met user needs, what
could be done differently next time, and potential areas for future interest.
Datateach
The Edinburgh University Data Library, EDINA, the UK Data Archive, MIMAS, and
the British Library of Political and Economic Science were partners in an enquiry to
uncover the barriers to using numeric data in learning and teaching. The project
lifetime was February 2000 through September 2001. Since the report was written,
The Emerald Research Register for this journal is available at The current issue and full text archive of this journal is available at
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DOI 10.1108/03055720510588434
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