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Mentimeter is an internet-based audience response tool that you may have seen in the TEL Toolkit. It is similar to TurningPoint in that questions are prepared in advance and then answered by students in lectures and seminars. Where Mentimeter differs from the current version of TurningPoint that BU uses is in the device used by… Read more » about Seeking 5 testers for Mentimeter
Three keynote presentations were recorded at CELebrate 2016. These are available as Panopto videos using the links below: #futurehappens – Challenging educational paradigms: The changing role of the learning technologist – Peter Bryant Duration: 62 mins. This talk explores the tensions and forces that are impacting on the role learning technology teams choose (or are… Read more » about Have you watched the 3 keynotes from CELebrate 2016?
I delivered this workshop as part of #CELebrate2016, with three main objectives. First, to acquaint participants with the principles of using Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software (CAQDAS) for qualitative analysis; second, to discuss the rewards that come with introducing students to the potential uses of CAQDAS while they are learning qualitative analysis techniques; and… Read more » about CELebrate Workshop: The challenges and rewards of teaching qualitative analysis using CAQDAS
Dr Roger Atkinson and myself delivered a workshop during the CELebrate event to share some of the innovative approaches we use in our teaching and learning to help prepare Level 6 Business Studies students for the world of work. The growing importance of graduate employability provided the basis of the presentation and was supported by… Read more » about CELebrate workshop – From comfort zone to scary zone – enhancing employability skills through business simulation
Professor Jane Seale of the University of Exeter gave a fascinating keynote presentation at the recently concluded CELebrate 2016 at Bournemouth University. Her address centred on the theme Technology as a tool for inclusion: use and abuse in ‘classroom’ settings. The presentation drew on a conceptual framework build on Practice; Voice and Digital Inclusion to depict… Read more » about Technology as a tool for inclusion: use and abuse in ‘classroom’ settings
Professor John Cook of UWE gave a fascinating keynote address at the recently held CELebrate 2016 on the subject of Informal Learning in the Workplace. The address drew on a large European project on Learning Layers intended to develop technologies that support informal learning in the workplace, with particular focus on Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) within… Read more » about Informal Learning in the Workplace
Peter Bryant of the London School of Economics gave a thought provoking keynote address at the recently held CELebrate 2016 on the subject Challenging educational paradigms: The changing role of the learning technologist. Here are some excerpts from the presentation: “The future is already here — it’s just not very evenly distributed” – William Gibson ‘Six years ago, for the first… Read more » about Challenging educational paradigms: The changing role of the learning technologist
This competition closed on Friday and generated some very interesting entries. The entries will be judged by on 10th May and the award made on 18th May so watch this space for details.
Over the next 5 months, CEL is piloting a project in which BU students help BU staff to develop their digital skills, knowledge and confidence. Our pilot follows similar projects at other HEIs that have been both welcomed by staff and successful in helping staff. This help and support can be provided on a one-to-one… Read more » about Developing your digital skills with the help of students
CEL was asked to review the Generic Assessment Criteria (EDQ Document 6F) after concerns were shared by staff and students about the outdated language and tone of the document. A review group consisting of representatives from Faculties, Education Development and Quality (EDQ) and the Students Union has worked collaboratively with the CEL Theme Leader for… Read more » about “I’m not incoherent or immature”. Reviewing the Generic Assessment Criteria
