Centre for Fusion Learning Innovation and Excellence
Embedding excellence through fusion of education, research and professional practice
Padlet have introduced some new features over the summer – here’s a quick look at a couple of features that you might find useful. Expanded posts Individual posts now open in an expanded view that takes up the full window, giving you the ability to focus in on posts. The expanded view makes it much… Read more » about Padlet new features
Produced by the Active Learning Network and launched at their recent conference, 100 Ideas for Active Learning is a practical handbook to inspire ‘innovative educational experiences’. The book is aimed at educators wanting to apply active learning tools and strategies in their teaching and learning. Practitioners from around the world have come together in the… Read more » about 100 Ideas for Active Learning – free eBook
It’s that time of year when the new curricular units are available on Brightspace (units available from 19th July) and thoughts turn to preparing units for the next academic year. As you start to think about populating your units (with the good intention of making an early start and not leaving it too late in… Read more » about Unit Preparation Know How
FLIE will be running a series of workshops through September and into semester one to support you with your teaching and learning for the next academic year. All sessions will be online. No need to sign up; links will be made available via our Workshops and Drop ins page or simply click on the links… Read more » about Upcoming workshops to support unit preparation
The Pedagogical Innovation Lab in FLIE was established to provide staff and students with the opportunity to explore recent innovations in educational technology. Our aim is to engage with all faculties to explore the application of these technologies in their teaching and learning practice, and to inspire and support the application of pedagogical innovations in… Read more » about Pedagogical Innovation Lab at FLIE
Following an annual review of staff experience and feedback over the last academic year, the Digital Pedagogies Framework has been revised and the current version is now available via Brightspace. The framework was devised to offer a structure for excellence through enhancing the design and development of our education standards and further excellence in our… Read more » about Updated Digital Pedagogies Framework now available
There will be some changes to the Learning Technology team this summer as John Moran, previously Faculty Learning Technologist for HSS, moves to take up a new opportunity within the faculty. Your Faculty Learning Technologist and the rest of the TELID team will be there to support you as usual, throughout the summer. You can… Read more » about Changes to Faculty LT support
Last week we held our annual Fusion Learning event, Fusion Learning Colloquium, to celebrate the fantastic practices of BU staff and students. The keynote speaker, Prof. Dai Hounsell, challenged common practices and perceptions about assessment feedback including recent research to recognise feedback as ‘everyday learning’. Our panel of experts expanded on additional dimensions of learning… Read more » about Fusion Learning Colloquium
We’re looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible at the Fusion Learning Colloquium running this Thursday 30th June 9.30am to 3.30pm in the Fusion building. Checkout the Full Agenda and sign up here: Sign up for the Fusion Learning Colloquium On the Day We kick off with our keynote speaker, Professor Dai… Read more » about Fusion Learning Colloquium this Thursday 30/06
It’s a little over a week now until our Fusion Learning Colloquium running on Thursday 30th June. We’re looking forward to welcoming you in the Fusion building for a day focused on education innovation and excellence at BU. Please sign up via Eventbrite: Sign up for the Fusion Learning Colloquium Presenters will be delivering face-to-face… Read more » about Fusion Learning Colloquium – updated Agenda
