In a very recent report from the Students Union to Senate, one of the 5 student community themes put forward concerned Learning and Social spaces that reflect the value City places on quality education, interaction and collaboration. “Students expect facilities which are fit for purpose, welcoming, comfortable and focused on their needs. We would like…Continue Reading Learning Space Design at City, what students really want
Powerpoints are not the only Route
I was very surprised to be contacted recently by an experienced lecturer who seemed flustered at being asked to present at a professional body event. This was someone who lectures a lot at the university and even at professional conferences. But they had been given four constraints by the organisers for the 15 minute session:…Continue Reading Powerpoints are not the only Route
Top Tips for Filming from the MILL.
The MILL (Media and Innovation Learning Lab) have been running Final Cut Pro training for staff for a number of years now and has recently introduced a new iMovie course. As part of these courses we integrate some top tips for attendees to consider whilst filming or taking shots and here they are……Continue Reading Top Tips for Filming from the MILL.
Student Moodle Hub
Following on from the only partially succesful development of a staff Moodle communication space, an equivalent has now been developed for the Mental Health Students in the School of Health Sciences. The devlopment followed on from the student common room space developed by the School of Arts and Social Sciences, so thank-you to Kate and…Continue Reading Student Moodle Hub
Using Debate as a Teaching Format
Three years ago at a City University Creativity Workshop I met Kirsten Hardie who teaches Design at Arts University College of Bournemouth. She told me about a method she had invented called “On Trial.” By coincidence, in working with a group of City teachers recently, they quite unprompted suggested the use of a debate format…Continue Reading Using Debate as a Teaching Format
Review of “Innovation in e-learning” OU course
Over the past few months I have been under taking the innovation in e-learning module via the OU. This course has taken us from considering what innovation is and how best to implement it, looking at models and theories relevant to e-learning, encouraging consideration of issues around privacy to finish up by designing and critiquing…Continue Reading Review of “Innovation in e-learning” OU course
A year in the life of the LDA
The first thing I have learned in the past year is how to spell associate a word I have always found tricky. I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to take up this post despite not having a totally clear idea of what it was I was going to do and as such…Continue Reading A year in the life of the LDA
Emelie Helsen Pre-Conference Talk!
Emelie Helsen Emelie Helsen, speaks about the “Student Led Activity” taking place in the morning, at 10 am in the Oliver Thompson Lecture Theater at the LEARNING @ CITY 2012 CONFERENCE. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=QF1AWJtM2w4] REGISTER NOW www.city.ac.uk/ldc2012…Continue Reading Emelie Helsen Pre-Conference Talk!
Why are students dissatisfied with feedback speed and quality
Dr Stian Reimers Dr Stian Reimers talks about his session “Why are students dissatisfied with feedback speed and quality”, which will be given at 10.50 am at the LEARNING @ CITY 2012 CONFERENCE. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPaYd9JK8es] REGISTER NOW www.city.ac.uk/ldc2012…Continue Reading Why are students dissatisfied with feedback speed and quality
Future Tense Learning and Teaching conference at Goldsmiths, University of London 18 May 2012: Lightbulbs, spoons and stigmas
What do you like best at conferences? Catching up with friends, get away from the day-to-day routine? Some might say the canapés? For me, it’s definitely hearing a good speaker. Communicating your ideas effectively is an art in itself and I know when someone gives a good talk because it’s as if a little light…Continue Reading Future Tense Learning and Teaching conference at Goldsmiths, University of London 18 May 2012: Lightbulbs, spoons and stigmas