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.
TEL Toolkit competition to win an iPad Air
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Developing your digital skills with the help of students
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
“I’m not incoherent or immature”. Reviewing the Generic Assessment Criteria
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to review the Generic Assessment Criteria (EDQ Document 6F) after concerns were shared by staff and students about the outdated language and tone of the document.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
Project flexibility increases future career success!
By Wendy Bardsley, Faculty of Management. The Faculty of Management held a project event recently which brought together a variety of Level Six Business Students who are working on their final year project. Faculty of Management Project Event March 2016 The event highlights the success of offering four different project options to undergraduates which gives… Read more » about Project flexibility increases future career success!
Watch the 3 keynote presentations from CELebrate 2016
Three keynote presentations were made at CELebrate 2016 last week. These are available as Panopto videos using the links below: #futurehappens – Challenging educational paradigms: The changing role of the learning technologist – Peter Bryant This talk explores the tensions and forces that are impacting on the role learning technology teams choose (or are required)… Read more » about Watch the 3 keynote presentations from CELebrate 2016
Careers and Employability Workshop – Weds 27th April P406
Employability is a key driver in higher education in the UK and internationally; the majority of students want to be employable at the end of their degree programmes in order to move seamlessly into the productive world of work. The Careers and Employability service are holding a workshop on Wednesday 27th April 2016 titled “Careers… Read more » about Careers and Employability Workshop – Weds 27th April P406
Save the Date: 24/5/16 – Smart Cities Sandpit
On Tuesday, 24th May 2016, BU’s Research and Knowledge Exchange Office (RKEO) will be hosting a Sandpit event on Smart Cities, supported and attended by staff from the Borough of Poole and other organisations. Which means…? We’re seeking to come up with novel research which addresses how we link and upgrade infrastructures, technologies and services in key… Read more » about Save the Date: 24/5/16 – Smart Cities Sandpit
UofA25 (Education) update on learning research projects
Following the CEL-ebrate events this week, an update on learning research projects currently in progress across BU, supported by UoA25 REF development funding. This funding is distributed across BU to researchers working with CEL and CEMP on activities with clear potential for REF outputs in this new unit of assessment for BU. The funding is… Read more » about UofA25 (Education) update on learning research projects
Forum members at CELebrate2016 brainstormed on technology as a tool for inclusion
Following Professor Jane Searle’s excellent keynote address on “technology as a tool for inclusion: use and abuse in classroom settings” at CELebrate2016, a discussion forum facilitated by the speaker provided an opportunity for participants to appraise how well BU was maximising technology to foster a more inclusive community of learners. The discussion revolved around two… Read more » about Forum members at CELebrate2016 brainstormed on technology as a tool for inclusion
Schedule for the CELebrate conference beginning today
The CELebrate 2016 Conference begins today and runs until Friday, 15th April. There are a host of interesting, educational and instructive sessions across a range of teaching and learning areas. There are also three keynote speakers: Professors Jane Seale from Exeter, John Cook from UWE and Peter Bryant from LSE. Come and soak up some… Read more » about Schedule for the CELebrate conference beginning today
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