{"id":4105,"date":"2018-06-07T11:14:14","date_gmt":"2018-06-07T10:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/ltdev\/?p=4105"},"modified":"2021-09-16T15:54:01","modified_gmt":"2021-09-16T14:54:01","slug":"june-2018-learning-and-teaching-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/ltdev\/2018\/06\/07\/june-2018-learning-and-teaching-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"June 2018 Learning and Teaching Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Information gathering: future demand for online exams and in course tests<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The eAssessment and Feedback Steering Group are currently gathering information about potential demand for online exams and in course tests in the next 5 years.<\/p>\n

We are asking all colleagues who are interested in introducing a new online exam (whether for a new module, or a change to assessment method in a current module) to complete a short online form<\/a> for each potential new exam.<\/p>\n

The information collected will be used to gauge demand and assist in planning future provision.<\/p>\n

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Guidelines for Degree Programme Handbooks 2018-19<\/h4>\n

The guidelines for degree programme handbooks for 2018\/19 are ready and have been published on the LTDS website<\/a><\/p>\n

The web pages that hold an electronic alternative to sections of the handbook have also been updated and you can also access these on the LTDS website<\/a><\/p>\n

There were  a number of updates to sections from various contributors. Information on the first page of the guidelines document lets you know which sections have changed to support you in updating your documentation.<\/p>\n

If you need any further information please get in touch with LTDS@ncl.ac.uk <\/a><\/p>\n

Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2018<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) will close on Friday 15 June 2018.<\/p>\n

PTES is the only national survey of postgraduate taught students\u2019 experience of learning and teaching.  The results will allow you to compare students\u2019 experience of postgraduate programmes both internally and against the groups of institutions so to make changes that better meet their future needs.<\/p>\n

The survey is also an opportunity for students to voice their opinion and to be partners in developing the postgraduate learning experience.  Information gathered helps us to demonstrate the quality of taught postgraduate degree programmes and show commitment to postgraduate education.<\/p>\n

Please do all that you can to encourage students to complete the survey.  The more students that take part the better the picture we will get of the taught postgraduate experience at Newcastle.<\/p>\n

To find out more about PTES this year, visit http:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/ltds\/student\/opinion\/PTES\/<\/a> or contact newcastlestudentsurveys@ncl.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Updates to Centrally Supported AV Facilities that will be happening during Summer 2018<\/h4>\n

A brief summary of the changes are listed below:<\/p>\n