Centre for Fusion Learning Innovation and Excellence
Embedding excellence through fusion of education, research and professional practice
Global staff mobility, including training and teaching, leads to professional development and networking and brings great value to BU and our students, whilst offering invaluable international experience. We are pleased to announce that staff, both academic and professional support, can now apply for funds to support these activities through Erasmus+. Erasmus+ funds are a… Read more » about Funds now available to support Global Staff Mobility: Erasmus+
This workshop will look at different delivery patterns, including multi-modal delivery, eg. Blended Learning, Flipped classroom, online and face-to-face. We will also look at the timetable, ILOs and the design of your unit. This workshop will explore Panopto, Audience response systems, eg. Mentimeter, Turning Point, Kahoot; social media, Padlet, Trello, WordPress and Slack Key Information… Read more » about Workshop: Unit Delivery and Assessment Landscaping
This workshop will look at the benefits of online assessment handling and how marking online can save you time and provide a better student experience to your students. You will also learn about Intelligent Agents, Discussion Boards and Video Notes in Brightspace Key Information Aimed at: Academic Staff Indicative Frequency: Weekly Facilitated by: Ann Luce… Read more » about Workshop: Enhancing Feedback & Strategies for Future Engagement
Enhancing your literature searching techniques can transform the way you conduct your research processes and provide an excellent foundation for authoring different kinds of papers including literature reviews. Library and Learning Support is hosting a session that will explore systematic searching, creating citation alerts and identifying databases for your subject. The session will take place… Read more » about Advanced Literature Search Techniques
We are delighted to let you know that the 4th issue of the International Journal for Students as Partners (IJSaP) is available from https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmulpress.mcmaster.ca%2Fijsap%2Fissue%2Fview%2F348&data=02%7C01%7C%7C1095d7cbfe4746fd686808d65a2f3edd%7Cede29655d09742e4bbb5f38d427fbfb8%7C0%7C0%7C636795556300030347&sdata=9DT2GkUfNWNLq0yA%2Fo4LBZwinCBXo2UhA0Rg0LoOI18%3D&reserved=0 The journal, which is hosted by McMaster University Library Press, is co-edited by students and staff/ faculty from Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US. Traditionally students have largely been… Read more » about International Journal for Students as Partners (IJSaP)
Wearable tech or ‘Wearables’ are already replacing traditional drugs and therapies and in 2019 it is predicted their impact will go further still, from helping patients with Parkinsons with their motor movements to specialist glasses for children with ADD/ADHD. See the full article by Pattie Maes, Professor of Media Technology at MIT Media Lab here
Another year has said goodbye to us. For CEL, 2018 is a busy yet full of joy and harvest year. Our staffs have achieved a lot on research, professional practice and staff support. In the Service Excellence conference held on 19 December, part of our research outcomes have been displayed in the book corner, including… Read more » about CEL’s Publications in the Book Corner of Service Excellence Conference
Colleagues, Two of our BU staff have contributed to the UCAS good practice guides about Unconditional Offers – much in the press recently. Jon Williams, Head of Admissions at BU contributed to one of the guides with an anonymous case study on how to use UOs appropriately and professionally in support of applicants. Dr Michelle… Read more » about Unconditional offer good practice: BU staff contribute to the policy debate
As the job market becomes more competitive and technology advances, the definition of a “good education” is continually evolving. Some universities have adapted rapidly to the change and are preparing students for the jobs of the future. Artificial intelligence, new media, engineering, bioscience, and even food innovation are now offered at these innovative universities…. Read more » about Some Inspiration for 2019
A big thank you to all our bloggers and subscribers in 2018 – we really valued all your efforts in growing our reach. We will continue to share the news from CEL and good practice from across both BU and wider sector, and in 2019 the ‘awesome blogger of the month’ will continue, please… Read more » about The CEL blog returns on January 3rd
