Welcome to the LDC Blog update for October 2012.
In the blog this month:
- LDC Interactive Tour tool
- Book your place for the Researchers’ Development Day – Wednesday 7th November 2012
- Learning Development Projects – Call for 2012-13 now open
- Call for the National Teaching Fellowship Development Scheme
- Communications for the Strategic Learning Environment
- Publication of the Learning at City Journal – Volume 2, Number 2
- iTunes University News – Autumn 2012
- Learning, Teaching & Assessment – Spring term module
- Dates for your diary
The Learning Development Centre uses the blog to announce events and development opportunities that we run; to inform staff of initiatives, projects and changes, and to celebrate the successes of staff from across City University London. Bookmark this page and keep a look out for updates in the first week of each month.
In the October post you can find details of our new online tool that will be sent to all new staff at the University, to help familiarise themselves with the ways in which the LDC can support their roles. You will also find details of how to book your place at the forthcoming Researchers’ Development Day, and news about many other initiatives and projects we will be running.
LDC Interactive Tour Tool
Are you a new member of staff?
If so, you may have had a look at our interactive tour which outlines what the Learning Development Centre (LDC) can support you with. Even those who’re not new to the institution should take a moment to have a look through the tour. You may find there are ways we can help that you didn’t know about.
Just click on the image below to get started.
This tour has been developed at the Media Innovation Learning Lab (MILL) by Steve McCombe. Many thanks to Steve and the new staff support team for their work on this project. The MILL is available for staff to create multimedia content. Please contact the LDC for more information (link to ldc@city.ac.uk).
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Book your place for the Researchers’ Development Day – Wednesday 7th November 2012
The registration form for the Autumn Researchers’ Development Day is now open!
You can book your place by filling in the short online form available here – https://webapps.city.ac.uk/forms/19209
The Programme has been confirmed and you’ll be asked to choose the sessions you wish to attend on the day. You can find more details about the event on our website here – http://www.city.ac.uk/about/education/ldc/events/rdd
Or contact us on ldc@city.ac.uk with any questions.
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Learning Development Projects – Call for 2012-13 now open
The call for the 2012-2013 round of projects is now open, and details are available on our website. Follow the link to find out about funding and what you need to do to apply. You will also be able to see what others have done before.
If you have questions that aren’t answered by the details online, please contact Dr Pam Parker.
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Call for the National Teaching Fellowship Development Scheme
Each year the Higher Education Academy publish a call for Universities to submit applications from staff who are felt to have made a sustained contribution to students experience through innovative, creativity and teaching excellence. This call is published in November of each year normally.
The Learning Development Centre will be running an annual development scheme to support those who would like to work towards being an applicant for the National Teaching Fellowship. This scheme will involve exploring what you do now, your impact in your department, school and within the University and beyond and what development you might need to support you meeting the criteria for a National Teaching Fellow.
If you would like to apply to join the scheme which will be preparing you for possible submission in 2013-2014 you will need to write an application of no more than 1000 words outlining your reasons for applying and providing some background to your possible claims for the National Teaching Fellowship. In addition you will need the Associate Dean for Education within your School to provide a supporting statement. These should both be sent to Dr Pam Parker via e-mail P.M.Parker@city.ac.uk by Friday 9th November 2012.
More information about the HEA National Teaching Fellowship Scheme is available at this website link http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/national-teaching-awards
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City Invests in Technology for Education
During the coming year, several projects aimed at boosting City’s educational technologies, as part of the University’s strategic plan and funding. The projects are being run through the Learning Development Centre and Information Services, with all School educational technology teams represented on the working groups that feed into them. It is hoped that the positive effects from the projects will start to have impact before the next academic year.
Please see Annemarie Cancienne’s post about the projects on our Educational Vignettes Blog, for more details.
Publication of the Learning at City Journal – Volume 2, Number 2
The latest edition of the Learning at City Journal has now been published and was launched at the LDC offices in Goswell Place last week. You can order a copy by simply contacting us at ldc@city.ac.uk
Alternatively, you can view all the articles from this edition, as well as the full archive from previous volumes, on the City University Repository here – http://openaccess.city.ac.uk/view/divisions/UALDCN=5FLCJ/
iTunes University News – Autumn 2012
New for Autumn 2012, the Learning at City Conference recordings are now a collection on City’s iTunes U channel. You can view all the recordings from last year’s event by clicking the image below.
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/itunes-u/learning-at-city-conference/id567417480
Learning, Teaching & Assessment – Spring term module
The Learning, Teaching & Assessment module commenced this week with a full class. The module provides a comprehensive introduction to education theories and practice for any new academic staff, or PhD students beginning their teaching duties. For anyone who missed the start of the Autumn term module, it will be running again in the Spring, starting Wednesday 13th March.
You can find out more information, download an application form and contact the Programme Team from our website here – http://www.city.ac.uk/about/education/ldc/academic-practice-and-phd-programme
Or send any questions you may have to maap@city.ac.uk_
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Dates for your Diary
Autumn Researchers’ Development Day – Wednesday 7th November 2012
2012-13 LDC Events Schedule
Spring Researchers’ Development Day – Tuesday 16th April 2013
Learning at City Conference – Thursday 6th June 2013
Research Symposium – Wednesday 26th June 2013