Interesting article from Forbes. There are two basic categories of learning science: cognitive neuroscience and cognitive psychology. Some efforts—particularly the Zuckerberg initiative—focus on neuroscience rather than psychology, while others mingle the two. That’s a problem, because—whatever its larger value—neuroscience is distinctly less useful to teachers. What’s the difference? Neuroscience focuses on the brain’s structure and… Read more » about What Teachers Need To Know About The Science Of Learning–And What They Don’t
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TEL Community of Practice, Tuesday 26th Feb, 1pm, F104
The next TEL Community of Practice meeting will be on Tuesday, 26th February at 1pm in F104. Our discussion will be led by Learning Technologist, Vince Clark and the discussion will cover Chatbots and AI. Vince will take us through some of the basic definitions of AI and the Turing test, while showing us what… Read more » about TEL Community of Practice, Tuesday 26th Feb, 1pm, F104
15 best Gear VR apps to make your VR experience better!
Samsung’s Gear VR is in a bit of an awkward place. It sites between the simpler offerings of Google Daydream and Google Cardboard, but not quite the super ridiculous experience of the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Still, it’s an excellent device for beginners to the VR experience. Most apps are available in the Oculus Store… Read more » about 15 best Gear VR apps to make your VR experience better!
A Wicked Challenge
Education is changing – but what does this look like in practice? What does the future of learning hold for students? At Bournemouth University we are responding to research that considers how teachers of the future will work with their classes. Drawing upon examples from fields as diverse as archaeology and nursing, Professor Debbie Holley, Professor Liz… Read more » about A Wicked Challenge
Why is my curriulum white: report on our students union ‘table talk’ evening
It was an honour to be invited to join our distinguished national panel at our own Students Union Table Talk event; a series of events hosted at BU exploring Race, Education, Equity and Social Justice. Decolonising the curriculum is an important agenda item in current UK Higher Education, and is about presenting a fair and… Read more » about Why is my curriulum white: report on our students union ‘table talk’ evening
Video feedback using Brightspace and Panopto
In this short 7 minute video, Suzy Atfield-Cutts in Computing demonstrates how to create Panopto video feedback with Brightspace submissions. Recording with Panopto has the benefit of a longer time duration than using standard Brightspace video feedback and the main screen can also be captured allowing students to follow through the comments with their piece… Read more » about Video feedback using Brightspace and Panopto
Workshop: Unit Delivery and Assessment Landscaping
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
Service Excellence Conference
#BUProud of our BU Service excellence conferences Susanne Clarke, Head of Service Excellence and Dr Camila Devis-Rozental, Senior Lecturer Service excellence Today we launch our April Service Excellence Conference – our 7 th conference and we have a great line up of speakers to inspire you, take a look at the link and book your… Read more » about Service Excellence Conference
15 best VR apps for Google Cardboard, Google Daydream, and Gear VR!
Virtual reality is taking off in a big way. However, it is still a very young industry. There are several VR platforms, including three mobile platforms with Google Cardboard, Google Daydream, and Gear VR. Of course, Google Cardboard is also compatible with other simple, third party VR headsets. These represent the three mobile VR platforms…. Read more » about 15 best VR apps for Google Cardboard, Google Daydream, and Gear VR!
Achieving Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy via TeachBU
At BU we are keen to strengthen the quality of teaching through the provision of continuing development opportunities for staff. Achievement of professional recognition by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) demonstrates continuing professional development and professionalism in teaching and the support of student learning. Under BU2025, our students will have a personalised, inter-disciplinary and consistently… Read more » about Achieving Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy via TeachBU
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