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Professor Wyn Morgan: An Update on the Teaching Transformation Programme
March 16, 2015
We are now into the second phase of the four year Teaching Transformation Programme (TTP), which, as a reminder, is designed to help make a step change in the way Schools approach teaching and learning. Phase one saw the team make visits to all Schools to discuss in broad terms areas for potential support and …
Professor Alan Ford: Strategy 2020 and the Teaching and Learning Agenda
March 11, 2015
Strategy 2020 has set out a clear vision for the university as an inspiring place of learning. Amongst the core principles underpinning this vision are commitments to “put students at the heart of the University” and to “value all staff and support them to excel”. Congratulations to those 30+ colleagues who have recently gained Senior Fellow and …
Electronic Management of Coursework Assessment – Dr Helen Williams (School of Politics and International Relations)
February 23, 2015
Video >> Dr Helen Williams presents on her experience in the School of Politics and International Relations, describing the gradual approach to transformation of electronic coursework, planned steps, expected barriers and set protocols to harmonise practice. Helen also explains the benefits and drawbacks of the use of Turnitin in comparison to paper to manage text-based coursework. This presentation …
Electronic Management of Coursework Assessment – Dr Rossana Wright (School of Chemistry)
Video >> Dr Rossana Wright presents on her experience in the School of Chemistry where a whole-School move from paper to electronic management of coursework was implemented two years ago, in a “big bang” style. Rosanna explains the change process and results in terms of adoption of electronic management of coursework. The second part of the …
TTP – New developments for 2015
February 18, 2015
Video >> An update from Wyn Morgan on developments within the Teaching Transformation Programme for 2015. For further information on the Teaching Transformation Programme, please see the TTP web page. Further information about MOOCs and NOOCs can be found here. For details of the forthcoming Students as Change Agents event, please contact changeagents@nottingham.ac.uk. …
#NUBSAMMC – Combining Teaching with Twitter in the Business School
February 16, 2015
Convention dictates that students put their phones away during lectures, but this rule isn’t quite so applicable in Dr Robert Cluley’s sessions due to his use of Twitter as a tool to facilitate and enhance communication and the sharing of resources with and amongst students. Convening an undergraduate Advertising and Marketing module in the Business School, …
Unique Support for First Year English Students
February 11, 2015
Exploring the Academic Community module in the School of English From treasure hunts in the Hallward Library to discussions about how best to resolve a health crisis in student halls of residence, the School of English’s first year ‘Academic Community’ module offers a grounding in the ethos of academic life and an invitation to participate …
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