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If you have a new member of staff in your team who is unfamiliar with Brightspace, or would like a refresher yourself on some of Brightspace’s functionality, check out our Brightspace Foundations videos. Previous users of these resources have rated them a top score of ‘Very useful’ and found the accompanying online quizzes to be… Read more » about Checkout our Brightspace videos for new starters
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on HE has been dominating conversations since the launch of ChatGPT developed by OpenAI in November 2022. There are concerns over the generation of misinformation and bias, the threats it poses to academic integrity, as well as ideas for opportunities to engage with the tool. One thing everyone seems… Read more » about Artificial Intelligence apps and teaching and learning
The extended pilot of the Jisc Learning Analytics platform continues in Semester 2 with all Level 0 and Level 4 programmes in scope. If you missed the recent scheduled training sessions, you can catch up on the slides and recording here: Jisc Learning Analytics Workshop S2 – Slides Jisc Learning Analytics Workshop S2 – recording… Read more » about Jisc Learning Analytics training resources
I am running drop-in sessions to support colleagues interested in applying for Advance HE’s HEA fellowship in the Associate Fellow, Fellow and Senior Fellow categories via our TeachBU programme. Applying for HEA Fellowship: Staff – 9th Feb 2023 @ 12:00 to 13:00 in FG04 Applying for HEA Fellowship: PGRs– 9th Feb 2023 @ 13:00 to… Read more » about Help for Colleagues Interested in Applying for HEA Fellowship
When running Hybrid meetings you need to be aware of creating an inclusive experience for those attending both online and in the room. For example, ensuring that: everyone has the opportunity to contribute throughout the meeting (not just at the end) any presentations or equipment used in the room are visible for those online (slides… Read more » about Running successful hybrid sessions
Update: 23/01/23 3:00PM This issue has now been resolved and normal service is resumed allowing Zoom meetings to be scheduled, launched and joined from Brightspace units. If you have any further queries or issues, please raise a ticket with the IT Service Desk: Call: (01202) 965515 Or freephone 0808 196 2332 Online:https://itservices.bournemouth.ac.uk Update 23/01/23… Read more » about Now resolved: Launching Zoom from a Brightspace unit via ‘Communication’ menu bar
Last week Dr Emily Browne from Staffordshire University gave a presentation to BU staff on Staffordshire’s educational framework for embedding simulation into teaching. The framework incorporates a 5 stage approach to support staff with incorporating simulation activity throughout the curriculum and to help improve staff confidence with the process. Students move up and down the… Read more » about Simulation session with Staffordshire University
We need to expand our pool of TeachBU Mentors and TeachBU Assessors. We are therefore seeking Expressions of Interest from interested and eligible staff. To be eligible to apply you must be currently employed at BU, and be a Senior HEA Fellow gained through our TeachBU programme. Eligible staff may be from Faculties or from… Read more » about TeachBU Mentors and TeachBU Assessors
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
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
