The QAA has issued guidance on “Building a Taxonomy for Digital Learning”. This guidance is designed to support academics to develop ways of talking about digital methods of delivery, to articulate what students can reasonably expect, and to assure that both quality, and standards, are maintained. The guidance can be accessed here if you are… Read more »
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20+20+20… why not give it a try!
If you are finding that looking at the screen all day makes your eyes feel tired, then maybe you could try using the 20+20+20 rule, i.e. every 20 mins of screen time you look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Why not give it a try and see if it helps. Dr Martyn… Read more »
TeachBU Update – Faculty Colleagues Achieving HEA Fellowship
Already during this academic year, I’m delighted to confirm that the following BU colleagues have been awarded HEA Fellowship via the TeachBU CPD route: Fellow: Catherine Gutmann Roberts – FST Orlanda Harvey – FMC Thomas Stoeckle – FMC Searchmore Muridzo – FMC Shovita Dhakal Adhikari – FHSS Associate Fellow Chloe Casey – FHSS Shaqaieq… Read more »
Racing Around Poole Harbour in a Sunseeker – 25 Years On
Sometimes in our professional lives, something triggers us to reflect on past events. Some of my colleagues may already know that from my PhD research, I invented the first commercially available intelligent ship autopilot. Back in the early 1990’s, this was an early application of using artificial intelligence in a commercial product. This October, it… Read more »
TeachBU is Open Again – Apply for HEA Fellowship this Academic Year
As you may already be aware, our TeachBU programme has been accredited by Advance HE for the next 4-year period. I’m therefore delighted to confirm that applications for HEA Fellowship in the Associate Fellow, Fellow, and Senior Fellow categories are now invited from staff. Our web pages have been updated with new forms, guidance and… Read more »
BU Certificate in Programme Leadership
I am delighted to inform you that the BU Certificate in Programme Leadership for 2020-21 launches next month. This is a 20 credit Level 7 unit for those who are new, existing or aspiring Programme Leaders. The aim of the unit is to offer experienced academics an opportunity to reflect on their skills as Programme… Read more »
TeachBU Mentor / TeachBU Assessor – Last Chance to Submit Your Expression of Interest…
This is just a quick reminder to those staff who have experience of being a TeachBU Mentor / TeachBU Assessor, and wish to continue in these roles, that the closing date for submitting your Expression of Interest is 12:00 (Noon) on Friday 11th September 2020. These roles will continue to be undertaken on a voluntary basis,… Read more »
Have You Been a TeachBU Mentor or a TeachBU Assessor?
If you have previously been a TeachBU Mentor or a TeachBU Assessor, can I please extend my thanks for your valuable support. Following the re-accreditation of TeachBU, we are planning to do things slightly differently, and staff interested in being a TeachBU Mentor or a TeachBU Assessor for the academic year 2020/21 will need to… Read more »
Successful Re-Accreditation for TeachBU: Update on HEA Fellowships
BU’s TeachBU programme has been successfully re-accredited for the next 4 years. This means that BU will be able to continue to offer Associate Fellow, Fellow and Senior Fellow awards based upon CPD applications received. There will be some changes in the new programme including modified forms, guidance and process, and more details on these… Read more »
TeachBU Update – Faculty and Professional Service Colleagues Achieving HEA Fellowship
I’m delighted to confirm that the following colleagues in the Faculties and Professional Services have recently achieved HEA Fellowship via the TeachBU CPD route: Associate Fellow: Giulia Levi Lara Christ Fellow: Alexandra Alberda Dayle Childs Gillian Glasgow James Palfreman-Kay Jason Hallett Luke Nwibo Eda Maddy Greville-Harris Miriam Bray Peter Bloomer Reena Vijayakumaran Rosslyn Dray Sarah Buchan… Read more »
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