Centre for Fusion Learning Innovation and Excellence
Embedding excellence through fusion of education, research and professional practice
We are currently investigating an issue with large file submissions which is preventing students from submitting large files to Brightspace (files over 1.3 GB). A fix has been identified and D2L are actively working on resolving the issue. We’re hopeful this will be resolved shortly and will update you on any developments. How does this… Read more » about Brightspace issue with large file submissions
I’m delighted to confirm that the following BU colleagues have recently achieved HEA Fellowship from Advance HE after applying through TeachBU: Associate Fellow: Adam Witt (BUBS) Louise Burgess (HSS) Rushan Arshad (FST) Rina Cindrak (FST) Fellow: Alice Hunter (BUBS) Dawid Pekalski (FMC) Louise Oliver (HSS) Sarah Collard (FST) Tabitha Baker (FMC) Senior Fellow: Yumei Yang (BUBS) Congratulations!!! Dr Martyn… Read more » about TeachBU Update – Faculty Colleagues Achieving HEA Fellowship
As everyone takes a well-earned break over Christmas, just a reminder of the resources available to support you as you plan for Semester 2. If you’re looking for ideas and inspiration, have a look at our Good Practice area. You’ll find good practice tips and examples on all areas of teaching and learning from FLIE and… Read more » about Happy holidays from FLIE
The Faculty of Health and Social Sciences has secured Health Education England funding and, led by Dr Ursula Rolfe, started to develop some simulation pilots. A faculty simulation event on 9th December encouraged staff to drop in, view the technologies used by the Clinical team, and the simulation pilots run by Social work and Nursing… Read more » about FHSS Simulation showcase
The new year is looking busy for the FLIE team. We have prepared a series of workshops following comments from you and themes from our student feedback that are focused on Enhancing your Education practice in order to further develop your pedagogical expertise. The workshops will be provided and facilitated by FLIE with some guest… Read more » about FLIE Education Enhancement Workshop Series 2022
Come along and find out about the National Teaching Fellowship scheme and how FLIE can support your potential applications. National Teaching Fellows (NTFs) have demonstrated through a rigorous and competitive peer-reviewed process that they have made a significant impact on both student outcomes and the teaching profession in higher education. What they have achieved is… Read more » about FLIE National Teaching Fellow 2022 briefings
Learning Technologists from the Centre for Fusion Learning Innovation and Excellence (FLIE) were recently invited to deliver a teaching seminar to BA Marketing and Communication students to demonstrate their experience with emerging technologies. This seminar consisted of an introductory presentation by Dave Hunt covering various technologies including augmented reality, virtual reality, the application of 360°… Read more » about Emerging Technologies in Educational Practice
It’s that time of year when lots of people are involved in marking student assignment submissions. A reminder that there is lots of online guidance available to help you through the process, especially if this is something you haven’t done for a while. From the Brightspace Staff Resources area you can search on Guidance by… Read more » about Online guidance for marking and feedback
The 13th Annual Postgraduate Research Conference, hosted by the Doctoral College. Ceyda Kiyak (MRes, FST) with this poster entitled: Minimising online gambling related harm through persuasive technologies. Click the poster below to enlarge. How effective are the various types of interactions in breaking through disassociation of at-risk and social gamblers? After identifying whether the participant… Read more » about PGR Virtual Poster Exhibition | Ceyda Kiyak
An article by Jonathan Goode (Head of Alumni Relations at BU) and Steen Stones (Business and Partnership Manager for SportBU) How can we develop career-ready students with the technical and soft skills that employers are looking for? That was one of the questions we set out to answer as colleagues gathered for the first BU… Read more » about Employability: How can we help our students bridge the skills gap?
