Do you want to develop your confidence in technology enhanced learning? Been wanting to add a little bit of something extra to your classes? Just need some space to learn a new skill or have time to reflect and think? If so, we have just the solution for YOU! Next month sees the start of the PG… Read more » about Technology Enhanced Learning Classes start Oct. 25th!
Blended learning
UK data service – some amazing L&T ideas and resources
Colleagues, some amazing resources from the UK Data Service – please do take a look if you use data sets with your students. ============================================= Do you want to show your students how to answer real-life questions using data available to them at the touch of a button? Then look no further… We invite you to… Read more » about UK data service – some amazing L&T ideas and resources
‘Developing Digital Skills’ – new MOOC launching in October
==== please see below a message from JISC==== Dear colleagues, Digital skills are essential in today’s workplace, as there are few jobs that don’t require these skills, yet employers report a shortage of digital skills. It is therefore vital for teachers to expand the digital skills of their learners. Building on the highly successful Blended… Read more » about ‘Developing Digital Skills’ – new MOOC launching in October
Special Edition on Flexible Pedagogies in Higher Education *Call for Expressions of Interest*
Special Edition on Flexible Pedagogies in Higher Education *Call for Expressions of Interest* In a fluid, dynamic and global world, higher education systems cannot but exhibit flexibility and it is right that they should do so; equally it is crucial that we recognise and embrace different ways of thinking about flexible learning that reflect the… Read more » about Special Edition on Flexible Pedagogies in Higher Education *Call for Expressions of Interest*
HE policy update w/e 3rd March 2017
Industrial Strategy The Government launched the Industrial Strategy Green Paper and consultation at the end of January. The paper focuses on improving Britain’s innovation and productivity in key areas alongside upskilling the workforce to become world leading. The government suggest a number sectors to support: clean energy robotics healthcare space technology quantum technology advanced computing… Read more » about HE policy update w/e 3rd March 2017
Working through the blended learning module
‘At its simplest, blended learning is the integration of classroom face-to-face learning experiences with online learning experiences.’ (Garrison and Kanuka 2004 p 96). Blended learning is a key pedagogy at BU and a core component in the TEL Toolkit. The topic of blended learning is expanding in both use and importance so it is vital… Read more » about Working through the blended learning module
Factors that promote successful blended learning
A useful reflective on blended learning from four perspectives. Source: Stacey, E. and Gerbic, P., 2008. Success factors for blended learning. Hello! Where are you in the landscape of educational technology? Proceedings ascilite Melbourne 2008, pp.964-968. The literature on blended learning is dominated by insider accounts of its introduction in campus-based courses, generally using a… Read more » about Factors that promote successful blended learning
Use this online resource to learn about blended learning
Bournemouth University have invested in a learning and teaching resource that encourages and supports tutors developing and delivering discipline based pedagogies enhanced by the use of technology. The welcome screen The highlights of the module include: Practical advice on how you can incorporate digital learning practices, regardless of your previous experience An overview, provided by… Read more » about Use this online resource to learn about blended learning
Learn more about blended learning using this new BU module
Bournemouth University have invested in a learning and teaching resource that encourages and supports tutors developing and delivering discipline based pedagogies enhanced by the use of technology. The welcome screen The highlights of the module include: Practical advice on how you can incorporate digital learning practices, regardless of your previous experience An overview, provided by… Read more » about Learn more about blended learning using this new BU module
New digital learning module available
Bournemouth University have recently invested in a learning and teaching resource that encourages and supports tutors developing and delivering discipline based pedagogies enhanced by the use of technology. Epigeum, the market leader, whom many of you will know for their online ethics courses, worked with BU to develop this resource as part of an international… Read more » about New digital learning module available
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