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Using Video in your Teaching: Why and How? 8 March 2011, 1-2pm, Goodsell LG29

February 15th, 2011 · Comments Off on Using Video in your Teaching: Why and How? 8 March 2011, 1-2pm, Goodsell LG29 · Showcasing Teaching

Are you interested in learning about how video can be used in teaching?  This seminar, led by L&T’s Creative Development Team, will outline why you might want to use video in your teaching, explore how to go about doing this and articulate the support available to academics interested in using video to enhance their students’ […]

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Learning to Teach Online: Development Resources Available

October 28th, 2010 · Comments Off on Learning to Teach Online: Development Resources Available · Resources, Showcasing Teaching

Earlier this year, Simon McIntyre and Karin Watson, COFA, presented a Connections seminar on their Learning to Teach Online project.  The project is designed as a free professional development resource for teachers from any discipline worldwide. It aims to help them better understand online learning and teaching, and to help them get starting in developing […]

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Thursday – Familiarity Breeds Content: Bridging the Gap between Online Learning and Social Media with PeerWise

October 25th, 2010 · Comments Off on Thursday – Familiarity Breeds Content: Bridging the Gap between Online Learning and Social Media with PeerWise · Showcasing Teaching

Paul Denny, University of Auckland 28 October, 12 – 2pm LG 29 Goodsell Building This hands-on workshop introduces the PeerWise tool, giving participants an opportunity to experiment with the interface and view typical examples of the real-time feedback that is produced. Benefits of involving students in the construction and sharing of assessment questions will also […]

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Next week: Investigating the Impact of Technology-enabled Learning and Teaching (TELT) on Student Participation and Student-to-Student Dialogue in Large Lecture Classes

October 12th, 2010 · Comments Off on Next week: Investigating the Impact of Technology-enabled Learning and Teaching (TELT) on Student Participation and Student-to-Student Dialogue in Large Lecture Classes · Research, Showcasing Teaching

Dr Katrina Moore, FASS 18 October, 12.30 – 2pm Learning & Teaching Workshop (Room 416), Level 4 Mathews Building This workshop will explore the role that online discussion forums can play in facilitating dialogue and interaction among students in large lecture classes. Findings from a research project currently underway in a 2nd-year FASS course will […]

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Upcoming Seminar: Scaffolding Learning in an Online Environment

September 13th, 2010 · Comments Off on Upcoming Seminar: Scaffolding Learning in an Online Environment · Showcasing Teaching

Dr Arianne Rourke & Kathryn Coleman, COFA 21 September, 12.30 – 2pm, Learning & Teaching Workshop (Room 416), Level 4 Mathews Building, Kensington Campus In a Postgraduate course on writing a research paper, students learn online using peer review, concept mapping and worked examples to scaffold the learning experience and support active, student-centered learning. Dr […]

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Upcoming: Presentation by Winners of 2009 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Teaching Practice, 24 May

May 6th, 2010 · Comments Off on Upcoming: Presentation by Winners of 2009 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Teaching Practice, 24 May · Showcasing Teaching

Presentation by Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Teaching Excellence Winners Peter Sheldon and Tracy Wilcox, ASB May 24, 12.30-2pm, venue tbc (Kensington campus) Peter Sheldon and Tracy Wilcox, Winners of 2009 VCATE Awards, will come along to share their practice in learning and teaching, followed by questions and a discussion on the issues and strategies raised. Please […]

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Film Clip: Using Case Studies in Social Sciences

February 3rd, 2010 · Comments Off on Film Clip: Using Case Studies in Social Sciences · Research, Resources, Showcasing Teaching

Christopher Walker from School of Social Sciences and International Studies discusses the way The Social Science and Policy Case Studies course uses structured case studies to teach policy theory and its application. The course is structured around 3 consecutive case studies, each lasting 4 weeks and culminating in a role play where student groups present […]

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Write-up: Showcasing Teaching: Using Online Role Play in Teaching, 11th November

November 15th, 2009 · Comments Off on Write-up: Showcasing Teaching: Using Online Role Play in Teaching, 11th November · 393, Resources, Showcasing Teaching

Using Role Play in Teaching Presentations by John Shepherd & Alison Rutherford John Shepherd and Alison Rutherford shared their experiences of using online role play to effectively engage students and “increase their understanding of human interaction, social dynamics and systems involving human activity” (Shepherd, 2009 in presentation). Key features of online role play include: Students […]

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Upcoming: Showcasing Teaching- Using Online Role Play in Teaching, Wednesday 11th November, 12.30-2pm

November 9th, 2009 · Comments Off on Upcoming: Showcasing Teaching- Using Online Role Play in Teaching, Wednesday 11th November, 12.30-2pm · 393, Showcasing Teaching

Using Role Play in Teaching Presentations by John Shepherd & Alison Rutherford This will take the form of presentations with opportunity for questions and discussions.  The session will include an example of online role play used in a simulation of Middle Eastern politics. Time: 12.30-2.00pm Location: Learning & Teaching Commons, Level 4 Mathews Building. Light […]

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Write-up: Showcasing Teaching: Using Case studies in Social Sciences, 14th October 2009

October 19th, 2009 · Comments Off on Write-up: Showcasing Teaching: Using Case studies in Social Sciences, 14th October 2009 · Research, Resources, Showcasing Teaching

The first Showcasing Teaching session that took place on Wednesday, 14 October, focused on using case studies. Christopher Walker from School of Social Sciences and International Studies presented the way The Social Science and Policy Case Studies course uses structured case studies to teach policy theory and its application. The course is structured around 3 […]

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