So, how to sum up two days of keynotes and simultaneous presentations, workshops and debates? Certainly not an easy task and one which definitely would not do justice to the wide range of subjects covered. So rather than trying such a difficult task, click this link https://www.jisc.ac.uk/digifest to view the recordings and presentation slides. There… Read more » about Digifest 17 @ ICC Birmingham 14th – 15th March 2017
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Working with Bournemouth and Poole College on TEL
Over 300 staff from Bournemouth and Poole College (BPC) spent the afternoon today on Talbot campus for their Teacher’s Conference. In addition to a keynote speech from educationalist and former HMI, Harriet Harper, over 100 staff opted to attend one of the three TEL workshops hosted by CEL. The TEL workshops were entitled “Teaching using… Read more » about Working with Bournemouth and Poole College on TEL
You know you’ve lost your audience when …
This picture was taken last week at the third face-to-face session of the PG Diploma unit in TEL: Creativity in Design. The unit is delivered with four face-to-face and four online sessions. In the picture, we were testing the technology so I hope I had not quite lost the audience! It has been fantastic to… Read more » about You know you’ve lost your audience when …
Understanding where we are before we start the Brightspace training
Since the Digital Skills Self-Assessment was launched, there have been 435 responses to the questionnaire. This has been very helpful to CEL in understanding the range and depth of digital skills across the organisation. In addition, academic staff who have completed the questionnaire report that it gives valuable insights into their skills and identifies areas… Read more » about Understanding where we are before we start the Brightspace training
Audience response systems – proposing the way ahead
Over the last eight months, we have been looking into a replacement for the TurningPoint clickers which have been in use for several years at BU. The clickers are frequently used to gain feedback from students in lectures and seminars based on multiple choice questions embedded into PowerPoint presentations. Most of the newer systems are… Read more » about Audience response systems – proposing the way ahead
Creating the BU version of the pedagogic wheel
You may have seen a pedagogic wheel of applications that is available online? (click here to have a look, if not). The wheel is a useful aid for highlighting different applications that can be used in your teaching and is based around Bloom’s taxonomy. We are creating a BU version of the wheel for staff. … Read more » about Creating the BU version of the pedagogic wheel
Infographic report on BU’s outreach work
2015-16 was a very busy year for BU’s outreach initiatives. The attached infographic tells the impressive story of engaging and creating impact in schools and colleges in the region. Outreach report infographic-2015.16v.2
Dr Curie Scott accepted as a fellow of the England Centre for Practice Development
Curie Scott has become an International Fellow of the England Centre for Practice Development, a national centre for applied health research, practice development and innovation, hosted at Canterbury Christ Church University. The International Fellowship is awarded to outstanding researchers, practitioners, innovators and thought leaders who demonstrate innovation and creativity in their field . It provides… Read more » about Dr Curie Scott accepted as a fellow of the England Centre for Practice Development
The role of socio-emotional intelligence in teaching and learning – Thu 23 Mar at 1pm
All staff are invited to attend this one-hour interactive workshop facilitated by the CEL. It will provide a background to the concept of socio-emotional intelligence and an opportunity to discuss a variety of pedagogical approaches aimed at increasing the emotional capability of our students. By the end of this workshop you will have: a basic… Read more » about The role of socio-emotional intelligence in teaching and learning – Thu 23 Mar at 1pm
Learning Analytics at BU?
Jisc have a broad definition of learning analytics. They say: Every time a student interacts with their university – be that going to the library, logging into their virtual learning environment or submitting assessments online – they leave behind a digital footprint. Learning analytics is the process of using this data to improve learning and… Read more » about Learning Analytics at BU?
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