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LT Lunchtime drop-in sessions S2

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In addition to the usual weekly drop-in sessions that Learning Technologists run for their faculties, we will be running some face-to-face lunchtime drop-ins in FG04 to support staff with any questions during this marking and assessment period. No need to book, just bring along your questions in person to FG04 on the following days and… Read more » about LT Lunchtime drop-in sessions S2

Fusion Learning Conference 5th July 2023

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    Fusion Learning Conference 5th July 2023 We are running our Fusion Learning conference this summer to include speakers, poster presentations, panel discussions, demonstrations and more. The event offers engagement in current and emerging student learning and opportunities for education innovation and excellence at BU. Staff are invited to showcase their Fusion Learning practices… Read more » about Fusion Learning Conference 5th July 2023

Turnitin’s new AI writing detection capability

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Turnitin recently announced they have developed a new functionality relating to the use of AI tools (such as Chat GPT) in written assessments.  Turnitin required universities to take a very quick decision on the use of the functionality, as they announced it would be used from early April for all Turnitin customers unless they opted… Read more » about Turnitin’s new AI writing detection capability

Serious Play, Serious Fun: Speaking Bricks

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The love of Lego® is reaching far and wide at BU. Every Lego® Serious Play® session is crafted to meet session aims, objectives and intended learning outcomes with reflective questions integrated to get the maximum out of the time windows afforded within the timetabled slots. Working with so many areas across BU is fascinating; from… Read more » about Serious Play, Serious Fun: Speaking Bricks

HSS Faculty SIM meeting: HOLOLENS

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Did you know HSS have a Faculty Simulation Interest group? Led by Dr Ursula Rolfe and reporting into the Executive team, they work to share and enhance best practice, and contribute to the faculty Simulation Strategy. Meetings alternate between online and face-to-face, and in the February meeting Dr Vikram Mohan shared his initial overview of… Read more » about HSS Faculty SIM meeting: HOLOLENS

Psychological tests week for BABAM Level 4 OBRM students

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We had a brilliant series of psychological testing activities around personality traits and team roles during seminars last week with L4 students on the Organisational Behaviour and Responsible Management unit. Students were asked to assess their personality traits using Big Five Personality Model and Belbin Team roles. These tests allowed them to reflect on their… Read more » about Psychological tests week for BABAM Level 4 OBRM students

Inclusive teaching: strategies for engaging all students

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Mentimeter have recently added this online course to their Mentimeter Academy. This self-paced course looks at how you can foster a sense of belonging among your students, by guiding you through the theory of inclusive teaching with practical strategies. Topics covered include: Sense of belonging Fighting biases Transformative reflection The course includes some theory with… Read more » about Inclusive teaching: strategies for engaging all students

Mentimeter webinar for Educators – 30th March

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Mentimeter Advanced Features for Educators webinar Mentimeter are running a new series of webinars aimed specifically at their campus community. Look out for these webinars which will run regularly at the beginning and mid-way point of each semester. The first webinar in the series is on Thursday 30th March 14.00 (BST). Learn from fellow educators… Read more » about Mentimeter webinar for Educators – 30th March

Academic Integrity webinars this March

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Our Academic Integrity webinar series brought to you by FLIE and the FMC Learning Development Team in association with ALDinHE continues this March. All sessions are running online via Zoom. Sign up via the FLIE Eventbrite page or using the links below. Alternatively, BU staff can simply join on the day and time by clicking on… Read more » about Academic Integrity webinars this March

Template slides for your Mentimeter presentations

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We’ve recently added a series of template slides to Mentimeter to help you easily incorporate Mentimeter polls and questions into your teaching, and add an interactive element to your sessions. You can choose to add the template, then amend or edit the slides so they suit your own purposes. What templates are available? Ice breaker… Read more » about Template slides for your Mentimeter presentations