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Have you used the Checklist tool yet? Checklists are a great tool for unit orientation, scaffolding learning and keeping students on track with larger projects. On Tuesday 14th February 12.00-13.30 FLIE are holding a face-to-face drop-in session in FG04 focusing on the checklist tool. Further help and support You can also find further help and guidance on… Read more » about Using Brightspace Checklists
Last week, the Learning Technology team had the opportunity to get involved in a Lego® Serious Play® workshop with practitioner Dr Holly Henderson from FLIE. In these workshops, Lego is used to model themes and visualise ideas in a safe space which fosters communication where everyone’s voice is heard. In our team building activity, the team… Read more » about LTs get serious with Lego
The second talk in part 2 of the Academic Integrity online webinar series is led by Dr Mary Davis on ‘Over-Represented Students in Academic Conduct Problems’ which considers issues of inclusivity with contract cheating. This is taking place on Wednesday 8th February 12-1pm, read her abstract below: “Academic conduct problems do not occur equally across… Read more » about Over-Represented Students in Academic Misconduct
When you apply through TeachBU for fellowship in the Associate Fellow, Fellow and Senior Fellow categories, your application is evaluated against Advance HE’s Professional Standards Framework. Advance HE have launched a new 2023 version of their Professional Standards Framework, and whilst we will adopt this at some point, right now, and for the foreseeable future,… Read more » about Applying for Fellowship via TeachBU
Update: 31/01/23 15:30 This issue has now been resolved. 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 Use the ‘Learning and Teaching Systems’ forms to raise queries with the TEL Development Team directly. Update: 31/01/23: 14:45 We… Read more » about RESOLVED: JISC Learning Analytics (Data Explorer) log in problem
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
