webinar encouraging a deeper engagement with technology enhaced learning
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Presenters: Brian Irwin, Head of Digital CapabilityDr Ian Glover, Senior Lecturer in Technology Enhanced Learning
Sheffield Hallam University
Discover how Sheffield Hallam University encouraged a more consistent and deeper engagement with Technology Enhanced Learning
• Modern, city-centre university in the North of England 35000+ Students, 2100+ Academic Staff
• Blackboard Learn & Collaborate key institutional tools• Many other online and physical technologies available
Sheffield Hallam University and TEL
Context
• Build on 'Minimum Expectations of e-Learning'
• Desire to transform student experience through: More active learning More varied teaching approaches Better integration of technology
• National Changing the Learning Landscape (CLL) initiative provided an opportunity and impetus
Project Approach
• SHU-based - covers practice at SHU
• Grassroots - all academics invited to take part
• Constant refinement - updated from feedback
• Project steering group drawn from across SHU, including: Students' Union Academics TEL support staff
• Survey -> Workshops -> Draft ‘menu’ and materials
• Follow-up staff and student workshops to generate further information and refinements
Project Development
• Enables exploration of: alternative teaching approaches (read from left) technology to support current approach (read left from middle) alternative approaches based on current technology used (read
right from middle)
• Links out to further detail and resources Case studies particularly help ground approaches in local practice
The Menuhttp://go.shu.ac.uk/teachingapproachesmenu
• Card Sort stimulate discussion challenge assumptions share practice
Workshop Resources
• Reflective Action Planning (http://go.shu.ac.uk/cllworksheet)
understand current practice identify potential new
practice commit to next steps
• Supporting Faculty TEL staff to use in their work
• Workshops Open to all; or Tailored for specific groups
• Promotion through: Blogs Mail-outs Targeting influencers Presenting to course / subject
teams Faculty and SHU conferences
Internal Dissemination
• "...that combination of learning approach + TEL idea + outline of benefits + case study is exactly what I’ve been looking for. ... Probably one of the most useful SHU documents I’ve come across in my two years here."
- Lecturer in Sports Sciences, email
• Complete redesign of Information Skills curriculum by library
• Integrated into curriculum development materials
• Other universities interested in translating materials to their contexts
Feedback and Impact
Lessons Learned
• Senior support vital to get the non-'innovators' involved
• Local focus helps people see value in project
• Avoid jargon to help get, and keep, people engaged
• Incorporate into formal course design and review processes
Contact
Brian Irwin: [email protected] Glover: [email protected]
Blog: http://blogs.shu.ac.uk/shutel
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