This publication is derived from the Connect Benefits series delivered by Advance HE. It is a collection of papers, quite a lengthy publication but a very rich resource nevertheless.[:]
Category: Resources for Teaching
52etc – Toolkit for Student Engagement
December – Engaging learners: Any time? Any place? Anyhow? | Advance HE (advance-he.ac.uk)
Providing 52 different options for engaging students within your teaching session, whether that is online or face to face, these cards can be used individually and/or in combination with the others, as appropriate. The toolkit is underpinned by a review report with supporting pedagogical references. Published December 2020.
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ABC Learning Design
https://salt.swan.ac.uk/abc-learning-design/
ABC is a very practical curriculum / course development method, originating in UCL and used successfully in Universities worldwide (including Swansea). The method has a strong foundation in learning theory and can produce dramatic and powerful results in a short space of time. Both online and (virus permitting) face to face workshops are run at Swansea and here you can find information on these and a wide range of resources.
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How to make an open online course
https://www.open.edu/openlearncreate/course/view.php?id=2221
This open access course by OU aims to give you the skills and knowledge to design, structure and produce your own open online course. It takes 15 hours to complete but don’t be put off as it’s worth dipping in and out at your own pace to explore topics such as planning your course, platform and hosting, and assessment.
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How to build a Canvas course
https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-18584-set-up-your-canvas-course-in-30-minutes-or-less
5 x 5 minute videos to quickly get up and running with Canvas. These videos will get you started with an overview of Canvas, how to build and manage a course, and how to create and manage course content.
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The changing landscape of assessment
https://salt.swan.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/The-Changing-Landscape-FTLD.docx
Some possible replacements for unseen, time-constrained, face-to-face invigilated exams. Professor Kay Sambell, Edinburgh Napier University and Professor Sally Brown, Independent consultant.
Targetted and informative document which considers both emergency plans for unseen, time-constrained, invigilated exams to be undertaken remotely and other assessments that are normally undertaken on-site but which couldn’t be held due to lockdown. Whilst the emergency planning phase is now over, this still offers solutions which could be applied for future planning. The aim of the document is to help those who are currently planning for a phased, socially-distanced and gradual return to campus. It includes a comparative table of pros and cons of alternative forms of assessment.
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EduCause: Learning Analytics
https://library.educause.edu/topics/teaching-and-learning/learning-analytics
EduCause have provided a resource bank to share knowledge around the use of learner analytics in learning & teaching delivery.
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Changing Mindsets: Smarter Strategies for Change
http://mindsets.port.ac.uk/?p=1971
This document provides guidance on using learner analytics, within Higher Education, to address inequalities in the student learning experience.
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JISC: Curriculum Analysis
https://www.jisc.ac.uk/learning-analytics
JISC resource bank on utilsiing analytics in cirriculum design and review
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Promoting inclusive and engaged student learning with analytics – HEA
HEA have provided guidance on using analytics to promote inclusivity and engagement within Higher Education teaching.
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