Monthly Archives: September 2023

Upcoming FLIE workshops on Inclusivity

These staff sessions will provide an introductory exploration of key theories related to the creation of an equitable and inclusive curriculum, supplemented with practical examples. The sessions will underscore the importance of fostering staff competence to enhance their confidence in employing inclusive teaching strategies. Additionally, the sessions will look into the significance of collaborative efforts… Read more » about Upcoming FLIE workshops on Inclusivity

Engaging Assessment Practices in the Era of Generative AI

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We are experiencing a rapid pace of digital transformation in HE including Generative Artificial Intelligence that impacts our approach to developing inclusive and engaging learning and teaching strategies. FLIE have developed some new resources to support staff in their pedagogical enhancement and innovation. Our new Engaging Assessment Practices In the Era of Generative AI area… Read more » about Engaging Assessment Practices in the Era of Generative AI

Academic Skills Hub is now live

The Academic Skills Hub on BrightSpace is now live, providing a focal point for online resources, 1:1 appointments and workshops in a wide range of academic skills, including: Maths Writing Academic integrity Digital skills English language skills (for international students) Finding sources Referencing Statistical analysis and so much more! Please share this PowerPoint slide with all students…. Read more » about Academic Skills Hub is now live

Upcoming FLIE workshops – Generative AI and education practice

The integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents an opportunity for academic staff to embrace emerging technologies in the educational landscape. This series of training sessions is aimed at equipping educators with the knowledge and skills to effectively integrate generative AI into university education. Sign up via the Eventbrite links below or join online on… Read more » about Upcoming FLIE workshops – Generative AI and education practice

Attendance capture support and guidance

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Attendance capture is a key priority this academic year so we wanted to remind you of the resources available to support you if you haven’t used the Jisc Learning Analytics platform to capture attendance before, or just need a quick refresher on how to capture attendance in your teaching sessions. How does it work? Attendance… Read more » about Attendance capture support and guidance

Applying for HEA Fellowship

If you wish to apply for Advance HE’s HEA Fellowship via our TeachBU programme, then below is a reminder of the submission dates for the new academic year 23/24: Application deadline: Midday Friday 22nd September 2023 Application deadline: Midday Friday 17th November 2023 Application deadline: Midday Friday 16th February 2024 Application deadline: Midday Friday 22nd March… Read more » about Applying for HEA Fellowship

Stay up to date with the Pulse app

Have you noticed the new link on the Brightspace homepage encouraging students to stay up to date with the Pulse app? Brightspace provides alerts for unit activity (such as announcements, assignment deadlines etc) via the bell icon at the top right of the screen. But if students would like to receive direct notifications of Brightspace… Read more » about Stay up to date with the Pulse app

Brightspace changes and support for AY 23/24

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Welcome back to a new academic year! Students will have access to units for Semester 1/2/3 one week prior to the start of Semester 1, and for the majority of programmes that will be this week (w/c 11th September). Key changes Here is a summary of some of the key changes you’ll find on Brightspace… Read more » about Brightspace changes and support for AY 23/24

Pin announcements ‘to top’ in Brightspace

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Over the years this has been a popular request in the Brightspace user community and now ‘pinning announcements to the top’ is finally available on the platform. So whether it is an important message that you want to prioritise permanently, or just have a prominent welcome message for the first few weeks, you can now… Read more » about Pin announcements ‘to top’ in Brightspace