The Art of the Possible: Showcasing Technology Enhanced Learning at Newcastle University
Professor Suzanne Cholerton invites you to engage with a brand new series of Education Strategy focussed events, showcasing ‘The Art of the Possible’. Over the next year we will be running theme weeks of activities, with each theme week focussing on one of the four key themes in the Education Strategy:
- Adopting and developing approaches to education that actively engage students in their learning.
- A research-intensive environment that adds value to the education of all students at all stages.
- Developing students as the whole person by supporting and preparing them to shape the societies in which they will live and the professions they choose to enter.
- An educational experience supported and enhanced by technology.
These theme weeks will showcase the wealth of innovation and effective practice already taking place across the University, as well as focusing on new developments within the University and across higher education.
The first theme week will take place 1-5 July 2019, focusing on Technology Enhanced Learning given our commitment in the Education Strategy to an educational experience supported and enhanced by technology.
There will be a range of face to face and virtual events and activities including online case studies and videos to look out for, taster workshops, guest speakers and lightning talks. All delivered in a light, fun and adventurous way but with a clear link to the Technology Enhanced Learning Roadmap and the Graduate Framework.
We will explore the practical aspects of accessibility, inclusion and creating a variety of online content, and we will hear about effective practice taking place within schools and services, from across the University. We are also pleased to welcome Alistair McNaught, Subject Specialist in Accessibility and Inclusion, Jisc on Thursday 4 July.
Find out more about each event below:
Monday 1 July
A video introduction from Professor Suzanne Cholerton will launch this exciting programme which will run each year for the next four years.
Tuesday 2 July, 10:00-11:00
Lightning talks
Join colleagues to explore approaches to creating accessible videos, alternative models of assessment, diversifying online exams, creating accessible and flexible teaching resources and using tablets in teaching.
Thursday 4 July, 10:00-11:00
Small changes, big impacts. How technology tweaks support inclusion: NUTELA 4Bs event
Alistair McNaught, Subject Specialist, Accessibility and Inclusion
This is a practical session with a mix of presentation and activities. We explore the power of pedagogical practice in making content more meaningful. We consider the ‘accessibility profiles’ of different media and formats and identify the small practices that make big differences. We end the session by looking at a series of ‘good practice screenshots’ across the sector and reflecting on your own practice and priorities.
Friday 5 July, 15:00-16:00
Accessibility in practice
We all invest time creating documents and presentations to support teaching and learning. How can we make sure these can be used by our diverse student population? Find out more in this interactive workshop.
Registrations are open for all of these events.
Case studies
We will be promoting a variety of Case Studies over the course of the week so keep an eye on this blog to find out more about teaching ideas from colleagues across the University.
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