Apologies for cross posting, but amazing work…Debbie ==== Greetings Open Education Friends: Please see the recently published: “Global Open Policy Report.” This is a must read… I’m sharing on these OER lists because many of the open policies are about open education. Congratulations to the entire Open Policy Network team who created this incredible report!… Read more » about Global Open Education Policy report – please do read!
Case Studies Outside BU
Some innovative practice from around the HE sector where ‘research’ informs the learning
issue 10 of the JLDHE (Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education) is now live online
We are delighted to announce that issue 10 of the JLDHE (Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education) is now live online at: http://www.aldinhe.ac.uk/ojs/index.php?journal=jldhe&page=issue&op=current We welcome feedback, comment and, of course, contributions for future editions on any aspect of LD. Best wishes from the editorial team: Lucy Gray; Amanda French; Andy Hagyard; John Hilsdon; Christina… Read more » about issue 10 of the JLDHE (Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education) is now live online
“The oversight of mathematics, statistics and numeracy support provision at university level: a guide for Pro-Vice-Chancellors”
Those of you whose Learning Development provision includes maths support might be interested in the “cross posting” below…. ===== Dear sigma Network, Just a reminder that the recent sigma publication “The oversight of mathematics, statistics and numeracy support provision at university level: a guide for Pro-Vice-Chancellors” is now available on our website at:… Read more » about “The oversight of mathematics, statistics and numeracy support provision at university level: a guide for Pro-Vice-Chancellors”
Excellent new report on TEL published today
The report, fully entitled Digital capability and teaching excellence: an integrative systematic review exploring what infrastructure and strategies are necessary to support effective use of technology enabled learning (TEL) explores ways of using technology in teaching that are best for improving the student experience. It was written by Dr Liz Austen, Helen J Parkin, Stella… Read more » about Excellent new report on TEL published today
What does research-informed teaching look like?
The HEA together with the University Alliance have issued a paper – a collection of case studies -which might help explain this. Given the REF’s new broader definition of impact and the TEF which has research-informed teaching as an indicator of quality this is certainly a useful and timely read.
Forging a university-aided indigenous community education policy
The UoA25 Research Development Funding recently supported a pilot study in Cameroon on the subject “Forging a university-aided Indigenous community education policy: Village elders, informal education and social development in Cameroon”. The rationale for this study hinges on the fact that state-building in the horn of Africa requires a rethink and striking a balance between traditional… Read more » about Forging a university-aided indigenous community education policy
The meta Teaching and Learning project! share your CELebrate resources
Colleagues, MetaT&L aims to relate a massive resource reflecting the good practice of innovative university teachers. They will publish your updated presentations about innovative teaching and learning alongside presentations from peers accepted for their own institution’s teaching and learning conference. You can submit: Papers – evidence-informed short papers Presentations of innovative practice Workshop materials –… Read more » about The meta Teaching and Learning project! share your CELebrate resources
#BbTLC2016: Authentic assessment with large cohorts
Dr Chris Moore of UWE recently presented at the Blackboard Teaching and Learning Conference (2016) about his approaches to embedding authentic assessment into a unit delivered to a large cohort of students. The unit in question was a Level 4 Anatomy unit attended by over 200 students with delivery of 12 topics, spread over 24 weeks involving lectures, practicals and tutorials. Assessment… Read more » about #BbTLC2016: Authentic assessment with large cohorts
“Capturing the voice of the child: a co-design approach to developing calmer classrooms” research report
On 23 January, Bournemouth University hosted an international conference aiming to improve how students use technology and interact online. Called the Digital Citizenship Summit UK (DigCitSummitUK), it is a unique conference geared towards safe, savvy, and ethical use of social media and tech. “Digital Citizenship” is an umbrella term used to describe the expectations of… Read more » about “Capturing the voice of the child: a co-design approach to developing calmer classrooms” research report
What we can learn from how others are using Blackboard/myBU
Dr Geli Roushan reports on an Academic Leadership Tour that was hosted by the University of Groningen to learn more about how the University is using Blackboard (Bb), or as we refer to the application, myBU. A number of UK universities were joined to hear Groningen’s experience of Bb where their IT and education departments have… Read more » about What we can learn from how others are using Blackboard/myBU
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