Centre for Fusion Learning Innovation and Excellence

Do you want to present at the BU Fusion Learning Conference 2023?

Posted May 3, 2023 by polkinghornem & filed under Fusion Learning Conference, News.

We are delighted to accept presentation abstracts from BU academic and professional service staff for this year’s Fusion Learning Conference which is being held on 5th July 2023. The core themes for this year’s conference are: Student engagement and success: evaluating pedagogical practices and resources as conduits to enhancing student learning. Digital Transformation to enhance student learning: embedding digital… Read more » about Do you want to present at the BU Fusion Learning Conference 2023?

FLIE Events now available to book on Eventbrite

Posted April 18, 2023 by Charlotte Martin & filed under Assessment and feedback, Events and workshops, FLIE, News.

The following FLIE events are now available to book. Workshops will be hybrid so you can choose to attend online or in person. Use the links in the table to book your place via Eventbrite. Theme Date and Time Content Assessment and Feedback: Revert, outrun, or embrace 12th June 1000 to 1200 FG04 At… Read more » about FLIE Events now available to book on Eventbrite

Fusion Learning Conference 5th July 2023

Posted April 18, 2023 by twebb & filed under Events and workshops, FLIE, News, Teaching and Learning.

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

Discussions Tool – drop-in session in FG04

Posted February 15, 2023 by Joy Guevarra & filed under Brightspace, Events and workshops, FLIE, News.

Discussions Tool provides an area for student collaboration. It allows learners to post, read, and reply to messages on different topics, share thoughts about course materials, ask questions, share files, or work with your peers on assignments. Use the Discussions Tool in your unit to: Encourage users to share thoughts on course material with their… Read more » about Discussions Tool – drop-in session in FG04

Reviewing assessment and feedback practices – resources

Posted February 9, 2023 by spyne & filed under Assessment and feedback, Brightspace, Digital Pedagogies Framework, FLIE, JISC, News.

As educators and innovators, we are always looking for new and interesting ways of harnessing pedagogically sound technologies to support our assessment and feedback activities. Reviewing the methods in which you assess your students can help to keep your unit delivery fresh and engaging, rewarding both yourself and your students with an enriched teaching and… Read more » about Reviewing assessment and feedback practices – resources

National Teaching Fellow workshop – change of date

Posted February 9, 2023 by twebb & filed under Events and workshops, FLIE, National Teaching Fellow, News.

Please note the change of date for this workshop Invitation to the National Teaching Fellow workshop Welcome from Dr Geli Roushan, Head of FLIE, and workshop facilitated by BU National Teaching Fellows Dr Mel Hughes and Professor Debbie Holley. Interested staff for this year and those interested in preparing for next year are warmly welcome… Read more » about National Teaching Fellow workshop – change of date

Panopto Lecture Recording – Lunchtime Drop-in FG04

Posted February 1, 2023 by omooreoats & filed under Brightspace, Events and workshops, FLIE, Panopto.

Would you like some help with using Panopto for recording? are you confused by which camera or microphone you should choose? On Wednesday 8th February 13.30-14.30 FLIE are holding a face-to-face drop-in session in FG04 focusing on Panopto and giving you the opportunity to come and practice in the room with an LT on hand…. Read more » about Panopto Lecture Recording – Lunchtime Drop-in FG04

National Teaching Fellow workshop Tues 14 Feb 2023

Posted January 13, 2023 by twebb & filed under Events and workshops, FLIE, National Teaching Fellow, News.

Invitation to the National Teaching Fellow workshop Welcome from Dr Geli Roushan, Head of FLIE, and workshop facilitated by BU National Teaching Fellows Dr Mel Hughes and Professor Debbie Holley. Interested staff for this year and those interested in preparing for next year are warmly welcome to attend. Both academic and professional staff can be nominated,… Read more » about National Teaching Fellow workshop Tues 14 Feb 2023

Jisc Learning Analytics training for Semester 2

Posted January 10, 2023 by twebb & filed under Events and workshops, FLIE, News.

The extended pilot of the Jisc Learning Analytics platform continues in Semester 2 with all Level 0 and Level 4 programmes in scope. Learning Analytics is intended to give students and staff a better understanding of individual student experience and progress. This, in conjunction with the development of the new Personal Tutor policy, will help in… Read more » about Jisc Learning Analytics training for Semester 2

New Publication: Doctoral Supervision Review Paper

Posted January 10, 2023 by nstewart & filed under Doctoral College, Education, FLIE, Postgraduate Research, Research.

A new review of Doctoral Supervision has been published in Encyclopedia 2023 by lead author Dr Martyn Polkinghorne (Associate Professor, BUBS/FLIE), in collaboration with co-authors Dr Julia Taylor, Dr Fiona Knight and Natalie Stewart from the Doctoral College. Encyclopedia is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal and the paper entitled Doctoral Supervision: A Best Practice Review [1]… Read more » about New Publication: Doctoral Supervision Review Paper