Higher Education Academy believes that flexible learning is about empowering students by offering them choices in how, what, when and where they learn: the pace, place and mode of delivery. Flexible learning requires a balance of power between institutions and students, and seeks to find ways in which choice can be provided that is economically… Read more » about Flexible learning in higher education
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Erasmus+ funding for staff mobility: staff workshops
Erasmus+ funding for staff mobility Gaining experience abroad, including teaching and training, leads to professional development and networking. Global staff mobility brings great value to BU and our students, whilst offering invaluable international experience. We are pleased to announce that all staff – both academic and professional services – can now apply for funds to… Read more » about Erasmus+ funding for staff mobility: staff workshops
Funds now available to support Global Staff Mobility: Erasmus+
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+
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
Workshop: Enhancing Feedback & Strategies for Future Engagement
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
Advanced Literature Search Techniques
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
International Journal for Students as Partners (IJSaP)
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 medical tech developments in 2019
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
CEL’s Publications in the Book Corner of Service Excellence Conference
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
Unconditional offer good practice: BU staff contribute to the policy debate
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
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