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Embedding excellence through fusion of education, research and professional practice
Congratulations to FLIE Learning Technologist Matt Jarvis whose work was shortlisted for the Annual H5P Awards 2025 under the ‘Impressive use of Multimedia’ category FLIE worked with Library colleagues to produce guidance for BU students on the use of generative AI in their studies. The resulting interactive resource, designed in H5P, aims to provide… Read more » about FLIE shortlisted for the Annual H5P Awards
Do you struggle to balance the use of AI in teaching without compromising the depth of student learning? Are you concerned that increased reliance on technology might be making students less inclined to engage in deep, critical thinking? If these questions resonate with you, our upcoming webinar is designed to address these very challenges. Join… Read more » about Mentimeter interactive webinar 10th April 3pm
Dr. Anya Chapman, Principal Academic in Tourism Management, recently collaborated with FLIE to create an asynchronous video interview (AVI) assignment using the quiz tool in Brightspace. With AVIs increasingly used in recruitment, this assessment aimed to test students’ understanding while preparing them for real-world interviews. Lacking specialised AVI software, Rob Walter (BUBS Learning Technologist) developed… Read more » about Asynchronous Video Interview Assessments in Brightspace
Join us for the premier European conference on Team-based Learning here at BU! Registration for BU staff is free! To avoid paying a registration fee please enter the promo code ETBLC25BU, then click “apply” before selecting your ticket. Please select the appropriate ticket i.e. only select the TBLC member option if you are a TBLC member. If you are interested in becoming a TBLC member please feel free… Read more » about Join us for the premier European conference on Team-based Learning here at BU!
Join us for the AI Summit (part 2!) on Wednesday 26 February 11.00-14.30 Create Lecture Theatre, Fusion building. Sign up here via Eventbrite Get ready for round two of the AI Summit- more speakers, more insights, more networking opportunities to dive deeper into the world of AI. Assessment in a Rapidly Changing World, Prof Lydia… Read more » about Join us next week at the AI Summit – Wed 26 Feb
Geli, Martyn and Uma are delighted to confirm that at last, our long awaited book has been published. Thank you to our BU friends, and to colleagues from around the world, who have submitted case studies discussing their own personal experiences of using technology in interesting and innovative ways to support teaching and learning in… Read more » about Teaching and Learning with Innovative Technologies in Higher Education
Here’s a quick recap of the attendance capture steps for staff who maybe weren’t teaching in Semester 1, or for those who just need a quick refresher after the xmas break. Jisc is now used to log all student attendance at timetabled teaching sessions (not including optional drop-in sessions) and core supervision sessions on project and… Read more » about Jisc Attendance capture – Semester 2
The BLISS (Blended Learning Interactive Simulation Suite) was recently used in the Technology in Tourism unit, offering an immersive learning experience. Located in the Bournemouth Gateway building, the BLISS Room uses interactive walls and projectors to create a virtual space where students can manipulate 2D and 3D objects, enhanced by ambient sound. Collaborating with Rob… Read more » about Enhancing ‘Technology in Tourism’ learning with the BLIS Suite
University of the Arts London are running this online series again which helps participants explore a range of AI tools, consider ethics and uses, and connect with other participants, with a focus on creative education. The series is directed at Arts and Design Higher Education professionals. What is the 12 Days of AI? The 12… Read more » about The 12 Days of AI – UAL event
Up until now, programme leaders of undergraduate programmes will not have been able to view students who are on a Foundation route but now studying at levels 4, 5, P and 6. We have now made some changes which will allow these students to be visible. This article shows you how to view these students… Read more » about Improved access on JISC LA for PLs to view students on Foundation programmes
