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*
Blended learning
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
Preparing myBU for the start of term
Preparing myBU for the start of term myBU is now ready for academics to prepare their 16/17 myBU units. Note that unit content will not be automatically rolled over from 15/16. The entire contents of a unit can be copied over in a few simple steps using the instructions below. 15/16 unit content will stay… Read more » about Preparing myBU for the start of term
Preparing myBU for AY 16-17 – countdown to the start of term
Before academics can start preparing their units in myBU, the units must first be Published (created in myBU) and the staff responsible for the delivery of the unit must be Assigned (attached to the unit). This preliminary stage takes place in the VIS (VLE Information System) and needs to be carried out by staff with knowledge of which units… Read more » about Preparing myBU for AY 16-17 – countdown to the start of term
myBU preparation for the next AY
There are a series of enhancements being made over the summer to make sure myBU delivers an improved and more consistent user experience for our students. The enhancements are a direct response to student requests as part of their learning experience, and include academic feedback on their MUSE comments, plus more access to lecture capture… Read more » about myBU preparation for the next AY