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HSS Faculty Learning Technologist Jakob Rossner recently filmed and produced a 360 experience with colleagues within the Nursing department. The short film, designed to be experienced using a VR headset, was created to demonstrate the experience of a a young person with autism in a hospital environment. The aim was for student nurses to gain… Read more » about Learning about autism through immersive VR
It’s been another busy year for the FLIE Team! Along with the routine work of supporting staff in using technology enhanced learning tools and Brightspace, the Learning Technology team has also been hard at work creating innovative learning objects for teaching, such as interactive 360 films and H5P presentations and videos, introducing students to VR… Read more » about The FLIE year 2024
To capture student attendance at timetabled teaching sessions, staff share a 6 digit code with students to check into the session. But did you know…? Codes are available 2 weeks in advance So you can pop over to Jisc, navigate to Events, pick up your codes for the next two weeks and get them added… Read more » about Top tips with Jisc attendance capture codes
Thank you to everyone who has been using the Jisc attendance capture system this year to log student attendance at Timetabled teaching sessions and Core supervision sessions on project and dissertation units. As capturing attendance at Supervisor meetings is new this year, we thought we would share some FAQs to help you along with the… Read more » about Capturing attendance for Supervisor meetings
Thank you to colleagues who joined us last week for our two sessions on AI-resistant assessment strategies. Discussions were focused around assessment design and different assessment methods. We also introduced FLIE’s BU-tailored version of Lydia Arnold’s ‘Top Trumps’ method, which provides a range of assessment strategies and ideas designed for the AI era. If you… Read more » about AI-resistant assessment strategies
University of the Arts London are running this online series again which helps participants explore a range of AI tools, consider ethics and uses, and connect with other participants, with a focus on creative education. The series is directed at Arts and Design Higher Education professionals. What is the 12 Days of AI? The 12… Read more » about The 12 Days of AI – UAL event
Up until now, programme leaders of undergraduate programmes will not have been able to view students who are on a Foundation route but now studying at levels 4, 5, P and 6. We have now made some changes which will allow these students to be visible. This article shows you how to view these students… Read more » about Improved access on JISC LA for PLs to view students on Foundation programmes
Jisc are running a series of online training webinars to support educators on their AI literacy journey. Sessions will be focused on AI’s impact on assessment, personal productivity, and developing AI literacy among learners and will provides practical insights and strategies for AI in education. Follow the links to sign up for a session: How… Read more » about AI Literacy – upcoming Jisc webinars
FLIE joined colleagues from BU and Imperial College last week to present at the NK Fusion conference on Digital Education and AI in the 21st Century. We talked about the creation of our AI Literacy resources for staff and students and showcased some of the innovative practice of BU academics who have worked with us… Read more » about Digital Education and AI in the 21st Century conference
Our next workshop will focus on assessment design and explore different methods for creating assessments that encourage authentic learning and limit the influence of AI tools. We will also introduce a tailored version of the ‘Top Trumps’ method, providing a range of assessment strategies designed for the AI era. Join us in the room or online… Read more » about AI-resistant assessment strategies – 20th and 21st November 2024
