April 2021
Using Course Design Intensives to Develop Coherent Active Blended Learning
Learning Objectives • Explore, apply and adapt the essential Course Design Intensives (CDI) method as an effective approach to engaging course teams with key stakeholders • Demonstrate knowledge of active and inclusive learning, and graduate capitals as a framework for employability
Find out more »Teaming Up for Student Success in the Undergraduate Dissertation
Learning Objectives • Articulate one's own approach to undergraduate dissertation supervision as a teacher and/or as a researcher • Describe the advantages and disadvantages of different models Identify ways in which a team approach can be applied to one's own supervision activities • Devise an action plan to implement this team approach in an online/remote/blended context
Find out more »Developing the Concept of “Good” Teaching
Learning Objectives • Explore the perceptions of new teaching academics on student engagement • Examine the concepts of ‘good teaching’ in light of the student voice • Discuss the variety of approaches that can enable increased student engagement • Evaluate the approaches that can be applied to improve the efficacy of your teaching practice *This event was deferred from the 2019/20 National Seminar Series
Find out more »May 2021
Re-imagining Impact as Evidencing Value in Teaching and Learning
Learning Objectives Discuss the value of developmental activities within the wider context Conduct a benefit/loss analysis of the activities Identify both intended and unintended consequences of educational and/or professional development Plan for future developments to increase value and recognition of educational development
Find out more »Enhancing Digital Capacity of Staff who Teach in Higher Education
Learning Objectices • Produce quality Open Educational Resources (OER) video content for social media platforms using a smart phone • Identify relevant technologies to enhance the teaching and learning experience of students • Incorporate these technologies into lesson planning and curriculum design • Appraise the effectiveness of these tools in terms of student engagement *This event was deferred from the 2019/20 National Seminar Series
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