Today is the midsummer solstice, a time of much celebration at ancient sites up and down the British Isles; and so it is at virtual ancient sites too! For the past 18 months I’ve been working on a 3D virtual simulation of Avebury Henge in Wiltshire, the biggest known stone circle in Europe and… Read more » about A Virtual Summer Solstice
Monthly Archives: June 2017
Brightspace shines a light on BU
Bournemouth University’s reputation as a centre of educational excellence and its integrated use of new learning technologies have been recently highlighted in media headlines, as news of BU’s adoption of Brightspace spreads in publications both at home and abroad. Online magazines such as the UK’s authoritative source for industry topics, Silicon, and publications as far-reaching… Read more » about Brightspace shines a light on BU
Using Padlet in your work
During the recent Brightspace training we used Padlet to capture feedback from staff. In the post-training feedback, many staff noted how they planned to try out Padlet in their own work. Given the popularity of Padlet, is it worth bringing it to a wider attention. Padlet is like an electronic flip chart. The flipchart paper… Read more » about Using Padlet in your work
Brightspace link added to the staff intranet homepage
The bottom menu options on the staff intranet has been augmented this week with the inclusion of a link to Brightspace. The link appears on the first set of options and next to myBU. Clicking on ‘Brightspace’ will take you to the new VLE where you will be asked to log in. The link is… Read more » about Brightspace link added to the staff intranet homepage
Leading HEA Fellowship Consultant to visit BU
A leading consultant from the Higher Education Academy (HEA) is visiting BU on Tuesday 20th June to meet with colleagues who are interested in applying for Fellowship of the HEA, specifically the levels of Senior Fellow and Principal Fellow. The session will share information and the support available to assist you in developing an application… Read more » about Leading HEA Fellowship Consultant to visit BU
HE policy update w/e 16th June 2017
New Parliament – On Monday we sent out a special edition policy update to keep you current on the political arrangements as the new government is formed. If you missed it you can read it here. Locally, all the incumbents were re-elected, meaning the whole of Dorset continues to be represented by Conservatives. A breakdown… Read more » about HE policy update w/e 16th June 2017
Interested in the work of CEL? Deputy Head of CEL post now advertised
Post details below…Debbie === Closing date mid-night June 25th Interview date Friday July 21st Further details https://www1.bournemouth.ac.uk/deputy-head-centre-excellence-learning-cel At BU our vision is to create a stimulating, challenging and rewarding University experience, through sharing a unique fusion of education, research and professional practice and inspiring our students and staff to enrich the world. Our highly skilled… Read more » about Interested in the work of CEL? Deputy Head of CEL post now advertised
Brightspace training update – 14 Jun 17
This week sees the end of the first tranche of Brightspace training. In the period since 8th May, a team of 17 people has run 55 training sessions in Brightspace primarily for academic staff but also for administrative staff. In addition, a number of familiarisation sessions have been run for professional services staff. Staff completing… Read more » about Brightspace training update – 14 Jun 17
FMC Guest Seminars – Student engagement, dynamic teaching and researcher development: 29 and 30th June
Apologies for cross posting, wanted to make the BU community aware that this workshops available to all BU staff – please do come along to a session FMC Guest Seminars – Researcher Development Faculty of Media and Commination is excited to be receiving a visit from Dr. John Willison from the University of Adelaide…. Read more » about FMC Guest Seminars – Student engagement, dynamic teaching and researcher development: 29 and 30th June
Call for Chapters, Leading Change Together in Global Higher Education
Leading Change Together in Global Higher Education Editors: Cristina Devecchi, Northampton University and Jacqueline Potter, Keele University. The Higher Education sector has seen major changes around the world. From the rise of new universities to the increase in student numbers, universities have had to respond and adapt to top-down national policy and to more external… Read more » about Call for Chapters, Leading Change Together in Global Higher Education
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