Tuesday, 21 January 2014

FW: Future Directions Conference 2014 Global Graduates: Enabling Flexible Learning

 

Future Directions Conference 2014 Global Graduates: Enabling Flexible Learning

2-3 April 2014, Aberystwyth University

#FDconf14

 

We are delighted to announce that bookings have opened for the second Future Directions Conference Global Graduates: Enabling Flexible Learning. The event is taking place at Aberystwyth University from 2-3 April 2014.

 

Confirmed keynote speakers are Professor Ron Barnett, Emeritus Professor of Higher Education at the Institute of Education, University of London and Professor Shan Wareing, Pro Vice Chancellor Learning and Teaching, at Buckinghamshire New University.

 

The Future Directions programme is a collaborative approach to quality enhancement in the Welsh higher education sector. The conference is part of a biennial learning and teaching conference series showcasing innovative practice across Wales and beyond.

 

To find out more and to book your place at this exciting event, please visit:

http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/wales/future-directions-conference/2014-venue-and-booking

 

Cynhadledd Cyfeiriadau’r Dyfodol 2014 Graddedigion Byd-eang: Galluogi Dysgu Hyblyg

2-3 Ebrill 2014, Prifysgol Aberystwyth

#FDconf14

 

Mae’n bleser gennym gyhoeddi fod cofrestru bellach ar agor ar gyfer ail Gynhadledd Cyfeiriadau’r Dyfodol Graddedigion Byd-eang: Galluogi Dysgu Hyblyg.  Cynhelir y digwyddiad ym Mhrifysgol Aberystwyth ar 2-3 Ebrill 2014.

 

’Rydym wedi cadarnhau’r canlynol fel siaradwyr allweddol: yr Athro Ron Barnett, Athro Emeritws mewn Addysg Uwch yn Sefydliad Addysg, Prifysgol Llundain, a’r Athro Shan Wareing, Pro Is-Ganghellor Dysgu ac Addysgu ym Mhrifysgol Newydd Swydd Buckingham.

 

Mae rhaglen Cyfeiriadau’r Dyfodol yn ymagweddiad cydweithredol tuag at wella ansawdd yn y sector addysg uwch yng Nghymru.  Mae’r gynhadledd yn rhan o gyfres o gynadleddau dysgu ac addysgu a gynhelir bob dwy flynedd sy’n dwyn sylw at arferion blaengar ledled Cymru a thu hwnt.

 

I ganfod mwy ac i drefnu eich lle yn y digwyddiad cyffrous hwn, ewch i:

http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/wales/future-directions-conference/2014-venue-and-booking

 

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FW: Designing Learning Landscapes programme now online

 

 

From: A closed list for members of the Association for Learning Technology. [mailto:ALT-MEMBERS@JISCMAIL.AC.UK] On Behalf Of Simon Kear
Sent: 17 January 2014 16:40
To: ALT-MEMBERS@JISCMAIL.AC.UK
Subject: Re: [ALT-MEMBERS] Designing Learning Landscapes programme now online

 

Hi Everyone

 

Apologies for crossposting.

 

Designing Learning Landscapes: Mobile, Open, Inclusive, Friday 30 May 2014

 

Our conference programme is now online:

 

https://www.gold.ac.uk/gleu/conference2014/programme/

 

And you can still register here:

 

http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/designing-learning-landscapes-mobile-open-inclusive-tickets-9568586901

 

Remember, it is free!

 

Many thanks

 

Simon

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Simon Kear CMALT || Academic Developer
Goldsmiths Learning Enhancement Unit
s.kear@gold.ac.uk || 020 7717 2249
www.gold.ac.uk/gleu/studio

 

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FW: UCU Learning for Life: 'Speaking up': voice care training 6 February 2014

The UCU have started to organise CPD events which could count towards the QM Points Based CPD scheme, or as an event for ESDM009.

 

David

 

 

From: Ed Bailey, UCU National Organiser [mailto:noreply@ucu.org.uk]
Sent: 20 January 2014 09:21
To: David Andrew
Subject: UCU Learning for Life: 'Speaking up': voice care training 6 February 2014

 

Dear colleague

I am very pleased to invite you to attend this UCU ‘Learning for Life’ CPD course on voice care -  FREE for members in London region.

A practical and interactive workshop designed to help you find, use, enjoy and maintain your voice. This one-day workshop looks at ways to keep your voice healthy as well as use it to best advantage in a teaching environment.

Covers:
• improving understanding of how voice is made and what affects it
• how teaching staff can best protect the voice, in order to prevent strain and loss. Improved vocal stamina
• increasing awareness of voice skills in communication.

Date: 6th February 2014, 10:00-16:00, London.

For more information and to register: http://cpd.web.ucu.org.uk/course-information/speaking-up/

Please note that places are limited so book early to make sure you don’t miss out. This course is for UCU members in the London Region but similar courses for other regions are coming soon -  please check the website: http://cpd.web.ucu.org.uk/

Regards


Ed Bailey
UCU National Organiser



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FW: Engaging Change in Learning and Teaching: Students, Staff and Institutions as Partners - 28 March 2014

 

Colleagues may be interested in this free event for staff and students on the 28 March:

 

Engaging change in learning and teaching: students, staff and institutions as partners

When: 28 March, 9:30-16:15

Where: University of Westminster Marylebone Campus, London

 

How do institutions work in partnership with students and staff to achieve strategic change and enhance learning and teaching in higher education? Exploring successful and emerging new models of partnership working to achieve strategic change, this event will provide opportunity to promote and share good practice from within your own institution; relationship building for inter-institutional partnership working; and networking for staff and/or student partnership opportunities across and between institutions.

 

Speakers include:

  • Liam Jarnecki – Director of the Student Engagement Partnership;
  • Professor Philippa Levy – Deputy Chief Executive of the Higher Education Academy;
  • Professor  Rikki Morgan-Tamosunas, Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Westminster;
  • Professor Mike Neary – Dean of Teaching and Learning, University of Lincoln.

 

The event will be of particular interest to university leaders with responsibility for taking forward strategic change and development in HE, particularly in relation to curriculum, learning and teaching (e.g. PVCs, Deans, Directors of Learning & Teaching and Curriculum Development); and students either already working in partnership, or who have a keen interest in getting involved or contributing to change within their institution.

 

For more information and to book your free place go to: http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/events/detail/2014/28_mar_Engaging_Change_Uni_Westminster

 

Best wishes,

Abbi

 

Dr Abbi Flint

ADO Leadership and Strategy (Students as Partners)

 

M +44 (0) 7720 968840         abbi.flint@heacademy.ac.uk

The Higher Education Academy, Innovation Way, York Science Park, Heslington, York, YO10 5BR

www.heacademy.ac.uk – Twitter@HEAcademy

 

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FW: Surveys for Enhancement Conference 2014

 

 

From: A forum for discussion of issues relating to learning in higher education [mailto:LEARNING-IN-HE@JISCMAIL.AC.UK] On Behalf Of Alex Buckley
Sent: 21 January 2014 11:24
To: LEARNING-IN-HE@JISCMAIL.AC.UK
Subject: Surveys for Enhancement Conference 2014

 

**Apologies for cross posting**

 

Dear all,

 

We’re seeking contributions for sessions at the Higher Education Academy’s annual Surveys for Enhancement Conference, which will take place on Wednesday 4 June 2014 at The Rep Theatre in Birmingham.

 

The conference is aimed at those interested in how feedback from students can inform improvements to experience, engagement and the quality of learning and teaching in higher education. Prospective attendees might include senior staff with strategic responsibility for learning & teaching, educational developers and researchers, quality enhancement professionals, survey and data officers, student representatives and academic teaching staff.

 

Proposals for workshops or presentations may focus on any issues relating to the use of surveys for enhancing learning, teaching and the student experience, but proposals that relate to the conference themes are particularly welcomed. These are:

 

1. Indicating quality – for example, using student surveys to measure engagement, assess learning gain or benchmark other dimensions of quality of the student experience.

 

2. Engaging students – for example, involving students in the analysis and discussion of survey results or obtaining feedback and establishing dialogue in other ways.

 

3. Evaluating modules – for example, the benefits and challenges of using standard module evaluations, benchmarking module performance and using feedback supportively.

 

4. Embedding in enhancement – for example, how are surveys best used as part of both formal and informal quality enhancement processes?

 

The closing date for proposals is Friday 21 February 2014.

 

For further information, including details on how to submit proposals, please go to http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/surveys/conference

 

Best wishes,

 

Alex

 

Dr Alex Buckley

Academic Development Officer

 

T: +44 (0)1904 717500              Mob: 07725257550              twitter.com/hea_surveys

 

The Higher Education Academy, Innovation Way, York Science Park, Heslington, York, YO10 5BR

www.heacademy.ac.uk

 

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