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Did you know you can now add polls as posts to a Padlet? meaning you can easily run quick polls with your students, for example: which topic would you like to discuss in the next session? which time slot works best for an additional workshop? would you prefer online or face-to-face? Create your Padlet, add… Read more » about Interactive polls with Padlet
Two workshops on Team-based Learning (TBL) – please join us! An introduction to Team-based Learning Team-Based Learning (TBL) is an evidence based flipped classroom teaching and learning strategy. With TBL, students are required to engage with pre-class materials before working through a test in class as an individual and then in a team of 5-6… Read more » about Don’t miss out – only one week away!
The Pedagogical Innovation Lab in FLIE was established to provide staff and students with the opportunity to explore recent innovations in educational technology. We would love to engage with you to explore the application of these technologies, and other TEL (Technology Enhance Learning) tools we are piloting, in your teaching and learning practice. Maybe you… Read more » about Pedagogical Innovation Lab – opportunities to explore in your teaching
Very many congratulations to Dr Martyn Polkinghorne for achieving the prestigious status of Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA). This is a remarkable accomplishment and a testament to his dedication and significant contributions to teaching, learning, and educational leadership at BU and in the Sector. This recognition is truly well-deserved, congratulations Martyn. BU now… Read more » about PFHEA Success
Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be poised to effect a cultural shift on a par with the Industrial Revolution. However, the explosion of AI tools has come so suddenly and with so much hyperbole that we could all be forgiven for feeling confused and overwhelmed. In FLIE we have been working hard to keep up with… Read more » about Assessment and Feedback design using GenAI – Drop-ins for staff
Do you use Mentimeter with your students? would you like some ideas on how to use it effectively in your teaching? Join this interactive webinar with a specific focus on how to use Mentimeter for formative assessment – both synchronously and asynchronously. Mentimeter are delivering this session which will bring in examples from other universities,… Read more » about Using Mentimeter for formative assessment – webinar 28th Feb 12.30-13.30
An introduction to Team-based Learning Team-Based Learning (TBL) is an evidence based flipped classroom teaching and learning strategy. With TBL, students are required to engage with pre-class materials before working through a test in class as an individual and then in a team of 5-6 students. This process helps to prepare the student teams to… Read more » about Two workshops on Team-based Learning (TBL) – please join us!
Thank you to everyone who came to one of our Tech showcases last week – the LTs had a lot of fun demonstrating some of the output we’ve created with these tools at BU to enhance teaching and learning. If you would like to know more about creating engaging learning objects for your units, such… Read more » about FLIE tech showcases
The Your teaching team widget is a new addition for curricular unit homepages which displays contact information for the unit’s teaching team at a glance. The widget uses information from the Brightspace profile page which means you only need to update your details in one place (rather than in each unit that you teach). By default… Read more » about ‘Your teaching team’ widget – New improvement for Brightspace unit homepages
Showcasing examples of BU staff using Generative AI FLIE have produced a series of short vlogs in conversation with BU academics, sharing examples and talking about their practices in adopting and embracing Generative AI in their teaching, learning and assessment design. You can find the recordings on our Generative AI Resource Hub, along with lots… Read more » about Showcasing good practice with AI
