Wednesday 27 January 2016

FW: CAPD Educational Research Seminar 18 February - Detecting uncertainity to improve retention


Detecting uncertainty to improve retention

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CAPD Educational Research Seminar


Presenters 
Dr Carolyn Mair & Dr Lalage Sanders
Dr Carolyn Mair is a Chartered Psychologist and Chartered Scientist and Reader in Psychology at London College of Fashion (LCF), University of the Arts London (UAL). Her research interests lie in the application of psychology to increase knowledge, improve performance and enhance well-being. Carolyn developed the world's first Masters courses to apply psychology to fashion at LCF. Read more

Dr Lalage Sanders is a Chartered Psychologist, a Chartered Scientist and an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She is a reader in Pedagogical Psychology and is Head of the Department of Applied Psychology in Cardiff Metropolitan University. Her research interests lie in understanding and enhancing the experience of students in Higher Education, specifically focussing on their engagement and their wellbeing. 
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Thursday 18 February 2016

Detecting uncertainty to improve retention

Presented by: Dr Carolyn Mair,  Reader in Psychology, London College of Fashion and Dr Lalage Sanders, Head of the Department of Applied Psychology, Cardiff Metropolitan University

**Lunch Provided**

Date & Time: Thursday 18 February 2016, 1-2pm

Venue: Centre for Academic and Professional Development, Room 3.11, Francis Bancroft Building, Queen Mary University of London Mile End campus.

Please register for this seminar via 
Eventbrite or email the CAPD at capd@qmul.ac.uk – lunch will be provided for those who book, so please let us know if you have any specific dietary requirements.

About the seminar:
Research into the progress of Foundation Year students has identified psychometric factors that are apparently predictive of non-completion of the course (Sanders, Daly & Regan 2012).  This research seminar will explore a study which extended this research to ascertain whether these psychometric tests are also a useful diagnostic for direct entry undergraduates. Data from the study indicated that those who were not going to complete expected poorer marks than did their successful peers. Preliminary analysis suggests this finding is robust across courses. The speakers will propose that these psychometric measures could be used to identify those at risk of withdrawal, making it possible to target support appropriately to reduce attrition and thereby improve retention.
 

For further details, please visit the CAPD website.


If you have any further enquires please contact capd@qmul.ac.uk
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Monday 25 January 2016

Fwd: 14th annual international conference on e-Assessment and computer supported assessment and qualifications, the e-Assessment Question Conference and Exhibition.

We are delighted to announce, the 14th annual international conference on e-Assessment and computer supported assessment and qualifications, the e-Assessment Question Conference and Exhibition. The e-Assessment Question is the key Conference and Exhibition examining the practical aspects of e-Assessment and its use from the classroom to the workplace, for both formative and summative assessment

There is a lot happening in the world of e-Assessment,
             Open Badges,
             remote proctoring/invigilation,
             advanced and psychometrically calibrated testing tools,
             integration with learning systems,
             the implications of digital natives, and digital divides,
             cloud based activities,
             data mining of assessment data,
             adaptive assessments,
             volume processing and on demand certification etc.
are all happening now. Exciting yes, but also challenging with new risks and rewards.

The focus of the conference will be the future, where these and other tools are leading, and what are the risks and benefits we will have to manage. Day One, 16th March 2016 will focus on formative e-Assessment and assessment for learning of knowledge, understanding, competency and skills in vocational and academic education. Day Two, 17th March 2016 will focus on innovation and new ideas in summative e-Assessment at the heart of formal high stakes qualifications and certification. Speakers this year include representatives from Awarding Organisations, International Bodies, Professional Associations and Institutions, and service/system providers from across the UK and Europe.

Bookings may be made for either day or both days of the event, with a discount for Charities, Schools, Colleges, Universities and those in the public sector. Delegates can attend for one day or both.

We trust you or one of your colleagues will be able to join us for what will certainly prove to be an invaluable and thought-provoking event.            


Jeff Ross
Director, Assessment Tomorrow
Email: jeff@assessmenttomorrow.com
Telephone: +44 (0) 7785 920392
www.e-assessment-question

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Thursday 21 January 2016

FW: Invitation to launch of the Centre for Global Higher Education


Invitation to launch of the Centre for Global Higher Education
The ESRC/HEFCE Centre for Global Higher Education (CGHE) is officially launching on 2-3 February in London, and is hosting two international public seminars/conferences to mark the occasion. 
CGHE is the largest research centre in the world specifically focused on higher education and its future development. It has more than £6 million in funding from the Economic and Social Research Council for work over 2016-2020, and is a partnership of three UK universities and eight universities from around the world. A core focus of CGHE is maximising the impact of its work in policy and practice. It is a great opportunity to think creatively about higher education, and associated economic and social sectors, and to assist their mutual development. 
The opening seminar is entitled 'Higher education in a global context', and takes place on the morning of 2 February. As well as a short ceremony formally opening the work of the new Centre, this will examine access to higher education, global trends in science and world university rankings, and the challenges and prospects for higher education in Asia and the implications for the UK. 
The second day's seminar is entitled 'Fostering the impact of higher education and research'. It takes place on the afternoon of 3 February. This will be a discussion forum focused specifically on the notion and practice of 'impact' in higher education and research, designed to engage higher education stakeholders. 
CGHE's team of national and international researchers will be on hand and participating throughout both events. 
Lunch and refreshments are included on both days.
The conference is free and open to all but registration is essential. Register now at https://cghelaunch.eventbrite.co.uk
Subscribe to CGHE's mailing list for info about future events by emailing 'subscribe' to c.gallop@ioe.ac.uk 
Anna Phillips
Communications and Digital Engagement Officer

Centre for Global Higher Education
UCL Institute of Education
London WC1H 0AL

+44 (0) 20 7331 5255

Monday 18 January 2016

HECU8- Higher Education Close Up, 2014 conference Lancaster University UK

HECU8- Higher Education Close Up, 2014 conference Lancaster University UK:


About the Conference

Higher Education Close-Up is a peer reviewed biennial international conference, focused on issues relating to in-depth research into higher education. HECU8 takes place at Lancaster University on 18-20 July, 2016 and follows on from the very successful HECU7 also in Lancaster in July 2014. Higher Education Close Up is a virtual network of the Society For Research into Higher Education. The conference venue will be the luxurious Lancaster House Hotel, with accommodation for delegates in the hotel's ensuite rooms.

We are delighted to announce that Professor Jenni Case, Dr Jan McArthur and Professor Monica McLean have agreed to give keynote speeches to the conference.

For those coming from further afield, you might be interested in combining your trip to HECU8 with the Social Justice in Times of Crisis and Hope: Young People, Well-being and the Politics of Education from Wednesday 6th – Friday 8th July 2016, in Barcelona, Spain or the Higher Education Conference, which will take place in Amsterdam from 13th-15th July 2016 and has the theme ‘The Scholarship of Learning, Teaching and Organising’.

Conference Theme

The theme for HECU8 is ‘Locating Social Justice in Close-Up Research in Higher Education’.

This theme is intended to highlight the ways in which close-up research may illuminate and/or contribute to social justice within and through higher education. We consider close-up research to be distinguished by a “fine-grained” approach, in the sense that it reveals a detailed picture of an area rather than presenting information which is more superficial, less nuanced, but is drawn from a wider social field. Each of the keynote speakers has provided a think piece, which raises questions about different aspects of this theme. We ask that conference participants submit proposals for papers that in some way respond to these questions so that an interactive conversation can develop before, during and, we hope, after the conference.
The Call for Proposals outlines this process in more detail"



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2016 Conference | Glad

2016 Conference | Glad: "Creative Pedagogies across Disciplines 
Traditionally, the GLAD conference has offered an opportunity for the art, design and media community to share ideas and learn about innovative teaching and learning practices. With an increasing national debate on the meaning of excellence in teaching and learning and the introduction of the ‘Teaching Excellence Framework’ later this academic year, the 2016 GLAD conference will be looking out beyond the boundaries of art and design education in higher education. We will be inviting along new voices to enrich the debate and promote creative exchange.

Date:     Friday 26th February 2016

Venue:  MacDonald Burlington Hotel, Birmingham

Time:    One-Day Event starting at 10.30 and finishing at 4.30pm."



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Friday 15 January 2016

FW: Putting the social into Social Science

 

 





Putting the social into Social Science


This one day workshop will explore how the use of social media, interconnectedness and active listening can both enhance and develop the way we work and learn. Using the 5C Framework (Nerantzi and Beckingham 2014, 2015) as a lens, you will explore how social media can be used to connect, communicate, curate, collaborate and create, and in doing so learn how to:

  • develop a digital professional persona to share scholarly achievements
  • cultivate valued personal learning networks and co-learning communities
  • benefit from 'working out loud'

Led by HEA Senior Fellow Sue Beckingham, Senior Lecturer in Information Systems and LEAD Associate at Sheffield Hallam University, the workshop will provide an opportunity to learn about new approaches and practical examples of using social media; as co-learners share examples of effective practice and consider how these might be applied in your own contexts; as well as network and make new connections.

Who is it for?

HEA Fellows who would like to explore how the use of social media, interconnectedness and active listening can both enhance and develop the way we work and learn.

Book your place

This workshop is available to HEA Fellows only. There is no charge for attending the event but places are limited so early booking is advisable.

Dates for your diary

Our programme of events in the disciplines for the 2015-16 academic year is designed to inspire and support those involved in learning and teaching across a wide range of roles, levels and experience.

For more information, and to book on to events, follow the links below:

Embracing open learning
Wednesday 20 January 2016

Inspire to succeed: Transforming teaching and learning in STEM

Thursday 28 January 2016

Stretching your practice: How flexible can you be?
Tuesday 16 February 2016

Inspire to succeed: Transforming teaching and learning in Health and Social Care
Wednesday 24 February 2016

Inspire – sharing great practice in Arts and Humanities teaching and learning
Thursday 3 March 2016

Growing your skills in social science teaching
10 March, 2016

Innovative pedagogies: a fresh look at anatomy teaching for healthcare professionals
Wednesday 13 April 2016  

Public criminologies and higher education pedagogies: British Society of Criminology Learning and Teaching Network symposium
Thursday 8 September 2016
                        

 

 

Thursday 14 January 2016

Open lecture: Student Engagement and Teaching Excellence: Metrics for Enhancement - Dr Camille B. Kandiko Howson

Open Lecture in Teaching and Learning

Wednesday 3 February 2016, 5 – 6pm, Greenwich, Stockwell Street 11_0004

Student Engagement and Teaching Excellence: Metrics for Enhancement - Dr Camille B. Kandiko Howson, King's College London

Student engagement is becoming a key component of UK higher education. However, the term 'student engagement' covers many different areas, ranging from student representation, to academic study, to students' involvement in extra and co-curricular activities. Despite the lack of definition, measuring student engagement across the sector is increasing—including new questions proposed for the National Student Survey (NSS); the development of the HEA's UK Engagement Survey (UKES); institutional-based student awards; and pilot studies as part of the proposed Teaching Excellence Framework.
This talk will explore the different dimensions of student engagement and the various metrics developed. The use of these in practice within institution and in policy development across the sector will be explored. The talk will be grounded by research conducted with students on their expectations and perceptions of higher education, their understanding of student engagement and 'engagement' with engagement at university.

Dr Camille B. Kandiko Howson joined King's Learning Institute in 2008. In a cross-institutional capacity she is working on student engagement and experience enhancement initiatives at King's College London. She provides leadership in terms of engaging students and staff with areas of educational development policy and student engagement with educational enhancement. She also leads the King's Experience Internship scheme for undergraduate students.

She is involved in national higher education policy research on students and the student experience, working with HEFCE/BIS/HEA on Learning Gains research; with HEFCE and the HEA on student surveys, including NSS and UKES; with the QAA on student engagement and student expectations; and the Leadership Foundation on academic motivation, prestige and gender.
Camille's current research focuses on international and comparative higher education, with areas of interest in the student experience, student engagement and the curriculum; interdisciplinarity and creativity; academic motivation, prestige and gender; and developing the use of concept mapping in higher education and intersectionality in research design.
Camille holds a first degree in English and Classics from Cornell University (USA) and a Master's degree in Higher Education Administration from The University of Pennsylvania (USA). She was awarded her PhD by Indiana University (USA) in 2007; her thesis title was Student Engagement in Canada and the U.S. in an Era of Globalization. Before taking up successive posts at the Institute (Research Assistant, Research Associate, Research Fellow), she was project associate at IU working on the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).
All welcome. No need to book.

Travel info and maps: http://www2.gre.ac.uk/about/travel/greenwich

For more information about our Open Lecture series 2015-16 see: http://www2.gre.ac.uk/about/faculty/eddev/study/open-lecture-series

Tuesday 12 January 2016

FW: EDULEARN16 announcement in institutional website

 

We are glad to inform you that EDULEARN16 (8th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies) will be held in Barcelona (Spain), on the 4th, 5th and 6th of July, 2016.

The information is available at: http://iated.org/edulearn

 

It would be highly appreciated if you could publish this upcoming event EDULEARN16 in your institutional or departmental website. We are sure that it will be very interesting for professionals in the area of Education, Research, Innovation and New Learning Technologies.

 

After 8 years, EDULEARN has become an annual meeting point for lecturers, researchers, professors, educational scientists and technologists. Every year, EDULEARN brings together over 700 delegates from 80 different countries.

It will provide the ideal opportunity to present your projects and experiences to an international audience. Also, it will offer participants an overview of the current situation of education and new learning technologies.

 

The deadline for abstract submissions is March 31st, 2016.

Abstracts should be submitted on-line at http://iated.org/edulearn/online_submission

 

 

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Yours sincerely,

 

EDULEARN16 Organising Committee
Email: edulearn16@iated.org

Website: http://iated.org/edulearn

 

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Wednesday 6 January 2016

FW: Fostering the scholarship of teaching and learning through collaboration - CAPD Educational Research Seminar 21 January



Fostering the scholarship of teaching and learning through collaboration

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CAPD Educational Research Seminar


Presenter
Dr Jane MacKenzie
Jane MacKenzie is Head of Academic Practice at the University of Glasgow.  As well as contributing to masters level provision for all new lecturers and teachers at the university, she works in collaboration with academics around campus to design new curricula, implement changes in assessment practices and encourage student retention initiatives.  Her research focuses on the role of community and collaboration in staff and student engagement with learning and teaching and the definition, understanding, implementation, recognition and reward of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
 

Thursday 21 January 2016

Fostering the scholarship of teaching and learning through collaboration 

Presented by: Dr Jane MacKenzie, Head of Academic Practice, University of Glasgow

**Lunch Provided**

Date & Time: Thursday 21 January 2016, 1-2pm

Venue: Centre for Academic and Professional Development, Room 3.11, Francis Bancroft Building, Queen Mary University of London Mile End campus.

Please register for this seminar via 
Eventbrite or email the CAPD at capd@qmul.ac.uk – lunch will be provided for those who book, so please let us know if you have any specific dietary requirements.

About the seminar:
This seminar will present the outcomes of two related pieces of research. The first is an evaluation of a Faculty Learning Community established to support the understanding of SoTL for a cohort of staff at a research-intensive university. Building on from this, the second study is an analysis of a deliberately engineered attempt to encourage and foster collaboration by pairing colleagues from the University of Glasgow with matched colleagues from the University of Wisconsin.
 

For further details, please visit the CAPD website.


If you have any further enquires please contact capd@qmul.ac.uk

Tuesday 5 January 2016

The Second Convention | Second Convention for Higher Education

The Second Convention | Second Convention for Higher Education: "The Second Convention
The HE Green Paper:
The Threat to the Public University
…and what we can do about it

Saturday 27 February, 10am-5pm

Christopher Ingold Chemistry Building, University College London"



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