Dr Jonny Branney, Principal Academic in Nursing & Clinical Sciences, Department of Nursing Science, was delighted to represent Bournemouth University at the UK Teaching Excellence Award Ceremony 2024 in Edinburgh 3rd October 2024, where he received a National Teaching Fellowship! The National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) recognises, rewards and celebrates individuals who have made an… Read more » about Another new National Teaching Fellow at BU!
Teaching and Learning
Managing the start of teaching sessions
There’s a few steps to remember when logging into teaching spaces and accessing the platforms you need to deliver your teaching, such as the Jisc attendance capture system, Brightspace and Panopto for lecture capture. Checkout our ‘Start of Session’ workflows which provide the most efficient way for you to get set up to start your… Read more » about Managing the start of teaching sessions
Jisc attendance capture- highlights
As teaching starts in earnest for all faculties, a brief reminder of some of the useful new features of the updated Jisc attendance capture platform: Check-in codes are available two weeks in advance No need to wait until the last minute to get the check-in code for students for your teaching session – you can… Read more » about Jisc attendance capture- highlights
Jisc Attendance capture – Quick recap
The updated JISC Learning Analytics platform went live on 9th September, redesigned with a more modern user interface and improved functionality and usability for attendance capture and monitoring. This academic year, staff must use Jisc to log student attendance at timetabled teaching sessions (not including optional drop-in sessions) and core supervision sessions on project and dissertation… Read more » about Jisc Attendance capture – Quick recap
Reminder: Teach BU Submission Deadline – Friday, 20th September
As we embark on a new academic year, we would like to take this opportunity to remind you that the Teach BU submission deadline is quickly approaching on Friday, 20th September. Submitting to Teach BU allows you to formally recognise your growth as an educator, highlighting the strategies and innovations you’ve employed to enhance student… Read more » about Reminder: Teach BU Submission Deadline – Friday, 20th September
BU AI Summit
Please join our upcoming summit on Generative AI at BU on Tuesday 17th September 11-1pm in Share Lecture Theatre – Fusion Building. The session provides an opportunity to explore the impact of AI in our academic practices through two keynote addresses, followed by updates and presentations on integration of our policies in our pedagogical practices…. Read more » about BU AI Summit
BU AI Summit
Please join our upcoming summit on Generative AI at BU on Tuesday 17th September 11-1pm in Share Lecture Theatre – Fusion Building.The session provides an opportunity to explore the impact of AI in our academic practices through two keynote addresses, followed by updates and presentations on integration of our policies in our pedagogical practices.The event… Read more » about BU AI Summit
Checkout our Brightspace online training modules
Do you have any new staff starting who need to get on board with Brightspace? Or are you a relatively new member of staff who would like to learn a bit more about Brightspace and the principles and pedagogical thinking that guide learning and teaching at BU? or maybe you’re an existing member of staff… Read more » about Checkout our Brightspace online training modules
AI-enabled curriculum design
What are some of the ways in which academics are utilising generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)? It is not and never will be a replacement for academic expertise, creativity and judgment. But are you aware of some of the kinds of things GenAI can help with in academia; whether that be with your research, to augment… Read more » about AI-enabled curriculum design
TeachBU Brightspace Update
The latest TeachBU Brightspace update represents a significant advancement in offering participants more flexibility and control over their learning experience. This update is designed to cater to the diverse needs and preferences of learners, recognising that no single approach suits everyone. With the new features, TeachBU Brightspace allows participants to choose how they engage with… Read more » about TeachBU Brightspace Update
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