Events and workshops

Using Awards in Brightspace – session resources

Brightspace online award of two hands shaking

If you missed our recent workshop on Using Awards in Brightspace you can catch up on the slides and a recording of the session in the Workshops and Drop-ins page of the Brightspace Staff Resources area. The session looked at some of the ways you can utilise online awards on your Brightspace units and demonstrates… Read more » about Using Awards in Brightspace – session resources

National Teaching Fellow Scheme webinars

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Nominations for the National Teaching Fellow Scheme (NTFS) for 2023 are now open and a national webinar is offered if ‘Thinking about your NTFS application’ by Advance HE next month. BU is a member of Advance HE UK and the webinars are free to BU staff. As in previous year, Prof. Debbie Holley and Ass…. Read more » about National Teaching Fellow Scheme webinars

Digitally Enhanced Education Webinars

Digitally Enhanced Education webinars

The Digitally Enhanced Education community was set up by the University of Kent during the pandemic and now has over 4400 members. These free webinars are open to anyone with an interest in teaching. The next event in the series is on Wednesday 19th October 14.00-16.30 and will follow the theme ‘How Best to Engage… Read more » about Digitally Enhanced Education Webinars

Workshop – Using Awards in Brightspace

Brightspace online award of two hands shaking

Have you thought about using online awards in Brightspace? Are digital badges something you would like to trial with your students this academic year? Why use online badges or certificates in Brightspace? Online awards don’t contribute to formal grades but can be used to reward student achievements that encourage the work ethic you want to… Read more » about Workshop – Using Awards in Brightspace

Mentimeter webinars – September 2022

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If you missed the recent webinars on Mentimeter, our online polling tool which can add an interactive element to your lectures and presentations, you can catch up on the recordings here. Mentimeter for Beginners – an introduction to getting started with the tool Mentimeter Advanced features – demonstrating some of the more advanced features of the… Read more » about Mentimeter webinars – September 2022

JISC Learning Analytics training

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Following on from earlier messages and information about the BU Learning Analytics pilot we are pleased to confirm the implementation of the extended pilot.  All Level 0 and Level 4 programmes are in scope in Semester 1 2022-23 academic year, with the opportunity to use the following features:  Attendance capture – Checkin   Unit reporting  Student engagement reporting   Learning Analytics is intended to give students… Read more » about JISC Learning Analytics training

Launched: Doctoral College Researcher Development Programme 2022-23

I am delighted to be able to share with you the 2022-23 Researcher Development Programme for PGRs. Bookings for all sessions through to December are now open via the RDP Brightspace! There are 40 different workshops to choose from, with more opening in November!   Following a successful trial, we see the return of the ‘navigating… Read more » about Launched: Doctoral College Researcher Development Programme 2022-23

Upcoming workshops to support unit preparation

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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 below at… Read more » about Upcoming workshops to support unit preparation

Upcoming workshops to support unit preparation

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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