Monthly Archives: January 2023

Simulation session with Staffordshire University

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Last week Dr Emily Browne from Staffordshire University gave a presentation to BU staff on Staffordshire’s educational framework for embedding simulation into teaching. The framework incorporates a 5 stage approach to support staff with incorporating simulation activity throughout the curriculum and to help improve staff confidence with the process. Students move up and down the… Read more » about Simulation session with Staffordshire University

TeachBU Mentors and TeachBU Assessors

We need to expand our pool of TeachBU Mentors and TeachBU Assessors. We are therefore seeking Expressions of Interest from interested and eligible staff. To be eligible to apply you must be currently employed at BU, and be a Senior HEA Fellow gained through our TeachBU programme. Eligible staff may be from Faculties or from… Read more » about TeachBU Mentors and TeachBU Assessors

NOW RESOLVED: Turnitin running slow for staff this morning (16/01/23)

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16/01/23: 4:00PM The Turnitin service issues that have been experienced today are now resolved. Normal service was resumed at 3:30PM. If any staff are continuing to have issues or have any further queries, please raise a ticket with the IT Service Desk: Call: (01202) 965515 Or freephone 0808 196 2332 Online:https://itservices.bournemouth.ac.uk 16/01/23: 11:21am We aware… Read more » about NOW RESOLVED: Turnitin running slow for staff this morning (16/01/23)

National Teaching Fellow workshop Tues 14 Feb 2023

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Invitation to the National Teaching Fellow workshop Welcome from Dr Geli Roushan, Head of FLIE, and workshop facilitated by BU National Teaching Fellows Dr Mel Hughes and Professor Debbie Holley. Interested staff for this year and those interested in preparing for next year are warmly welcome to attend. Both academic and professional staff can be nominated,… Read more » about National Teaching Fellow workshop Tues 14 Feb 2023

Jisc Learning Analytics training for Semester 2

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The extended pilot of the Jisc Learning Analytics platform continues in Semester 2 with all Level 0 and Level 4 programmes in scope. Learning Analytics is intended to give students and staff a better understanding of individual student experience and progress. This, in conjunction with the development of the new Personal Tutor policy, will help in… Read more » about Jisc Learning Analytics training for Semester 2

Review of the Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) scheme at BU

As a key Access Excellence and Innovation Committee (AEIC) action, BU has committed to reviewing BU’s Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) scheme. The PAL scheme fosters cross-year support between students on the same course. PAL encourages students to support each other and to learn collaboratively under the guidance of trained students, called PAL Leaders, from the year… Read more » about Review of the Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) scheme at BU

Academic Integrity webinars continue Jan/Feb 2023

Academic Integrity 2022/23 webinar series

Tales of the Unexpected: Traps and Pitfalls in Academic Integrity This series of online seminars led by experts from around the world and hosted by Bournemouth University continues in 2023. An increase in academic misconduct has been evidenced across the global HE sector and more recently in UK HE. The pandemic has exacerbated a decline… Read more » about Academic Integrity webinars continue Jan/Feb 2023

New Publication: Doctoral Supervision Review Paper

A new review of Doctoral Supervision has been published in Encyclopedia 2023 by lead author Dr Martyn Polkinghorne (Associate Professor, BUBS/FLIE), in collaboration with co-authors Dr Julia Taylor, Dr Fiona Knight and Natalie Stewart from the Doctoral College. Encyclopedia is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal and the paper entitled Doctoral Supervision: A Best Practice Review [1]… Read more » about New Publication: Doctoral Supervision Review Paper

FLIE lunchtime drop-ins Semester 2

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Once again this semester FLIE will be running weekly face-to-face drop-ins in FG04 to support staff with some of the digital tools you have access to for teaching and learning. We’re focusing on a different theme each week so bring along your questions in person to FG04 on the following days and times: Preparing your… Read more » about FLIE lunchtime drop-ins Semester 2

Brightspace videos for new starters

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Do you have a new member of staff in your team who is unfamiliar with Brightspace? or would you like a refresher on some of Brightspace’s functionality? Brightspace is BU’s Virtual Learning Environment and it’s the key platform for students to access learning materials and online activities to support their study.  Navigating and understanding Brightspace… Read more » about Brightspace videos for new starters