LITEbox
Digital playground | LITEbox is a University-wide initiative aiming to create an environment where the whole University can learn about new and existing technologies for use in learning and teaching.
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Faculty of Engineering & Design TEL Reflections
This post has been written jointly by Andrew Heath (Associate Dean, Learning & Teaching), and Rachel Applegate and Yvonne Moore (Faculty Learning Technologists) The Faculty of Engineering and Design held its first Technology Enhanced Learning event in March. It...
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Faculty of Science TEL event
This blog post has been kindly written by Catherine Haines, Student Experience Officer, Faculty of Science. Over 60 academics and colleagues in teaching related roles from across the Faculty of Science attended the ‘teaching enhanced learning’ event on 9...
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Copyright
This event on copyright was very well attended by staff from all areas of the University, and was presented by: Lisa Slater – Solicitor, Legal Office Caroline Brooks – Abel & Imray (Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys) Simon Clegg –...
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HSS ‘Engaging with Technology in Teaching’ Event Reflection
This blog post has been kindly written by Dr Cassie Wilson, Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences ‘Engaging with Technology in Teaching’ event which took place at...
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Using Voicethread to make the most of student authored online presentations
This session on using student authored online presentations was presented by Dr Felia Allum and Dr Rita Chawla-Duggan, and facilitated by Geraldine Jones. Both presenters use Voicethread as the presentation software, as it is free and intuitive to use. Recordings...
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Social media app to help students learn from each other
Staff involved Keith Brown, Dept of Pharmacy and Pharmacology Julie Letchford, Dept of Pharmacy and Pharmacology Albert Bolhuis, Dept of Pharmacy and Pharmacology What technology is being used? Second year MPharm students are currently trialling a Social Media App called...
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Audio feedback made easy with an app
Dr James Betts, Department for Health, uses an app on a tablet to provide audio feedback to his students. Students upload their coursework to Moodle, which are then transferred to the app. James can view the student's work and provide...
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Exploring augmented reality
While augmented reality is usually used for public engagement and marketing around campus, it can be used to enhance learning and teaching. For example, the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology use augmented reality to simulate conditions to support diagnosis and...
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A Night at the Movies: Exploring the Innovative Use of Film in Learning in Teaching
Date: Tuesday 19th April 2016 Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm Venue: The Edge Theatre Please register a space from this website. The award-winning documentary film, New Generation Queens, will be shown for the first time to a UK audience, in this...
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Moodle for summative assessments to reduce marking time, minimise selective learning, and provide timely feedback
Dr Momna Hejmadi, Department of Biology & Biochemistry, gave a presentation on the topic of using multiple choice questions (MCQs) in Moodle for summative assessment, with many tips and points to consider. Momna's experience comes from having been involved with...
