Rachel Tunstall
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Dr Curro Martinez-Mora in the School of Business has been using Top Hat extensively in the delivery of his Intermediate Microeconomics (EC2002/EC2012) course, working closely with one of his students, Nathaniel Patel, on a Digital Innovation Partnership (DIP) project. The objectives of the project were to make use of technological tools, in particular Top Hat, […]
How video can support active learning
I recently attended the Panopto EMEA Annual Conference in London. This conference provides an opportunity for sharing best practice and to learn about latest developments in using video for learning and teaching. The theme this year was ‘Your video learning ecosystem’ and the agenda covered how academics are using video to enhance their students’ […]
Liven your lectures – engage your students with an active learning approach
Active learning is an umbrella term for learning and teaching methods which put the student in charge of their own learning through meaningful activities. They think about and apply what they are learning, in a deliberate contrast to passive learning. Research has shown that audience attention in lectures begins to wane every 10-20 […]
The unintended consequences of MOOCs
I attended the Research and Innovation in Distance Education and eLearning (RIDE) conference in March, and a session I found particularly interesting was a presentation by Stylianos Hatzipanagos and Alan Tait, from the University of London, about MOOCs and their unintentional consequences for learning and teaching. Numbers of MOOCs, and learners taking them, have been steadily growing over the past five […]
Reflections on the ALT conference 2016
In September Alex Moseley, Matt Mobbs, Stephen Walker and myself attended the ALT (Association for Learning Technology) Conference at the University of Warwick. This annual conference provides an opportunity to share learning technology research, practice and policy work from across sectors. The theme this year was Connect, Collaborate, Create – the full programme is on […]
Crowdsourcing using an online noticeboard
Padlet is a free online noticeboard, which enables you to post thoughts and ideas on ‘sticky notes’. You can add text, images, video, links or documents to the board from any device, and it can be shared publically or with a closed group. There are several ways Padlet can be used in the classroom to aid […]
How to create a simple podcast using Audacity
Audio recordings and Podcasts are a good way to aid learning, and to use as a form of assessment. This short video explains how to record using Audacity, a free audio editing software. You can download Audacity from the Programme Installer on a university computer, or it is free to install on any […]
Reflections: a panel debate on the challenges and opportunities of lecture capture
The following questions and answers are taken from a panel debate on the challenges and opportunities of lecture capture, using questions submitted by participants during LLI’s Focus on Learning, Teaching and Assessment day. The debate was chaired by Jon Scott, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Student Experience) and the panel members were Alex Mitchell (Students’ Union Education Officer Elect), […]
Reflect: lecture capture launch
As part of the Leicester Learning Institute’s ‘Focus On’ events, Reflect, the University’s new lecture capture service, was launched. Staff were given an opportunity to ask questions about the new system, try it out and discuss the challenges and opportunities offered by lecture capture. In the afternoon, there was a chance to experience lecture capture […]
Focus on assessment
The Leicester Learning Institute (LLI) hosted what proved to be a lively and engaging ‘Focus on’ event, from Tuesday 12 to Thursday 14 April. Tuesday’s sessions focused on assessment and feedback… It can often seem difficult to move away from tried and tested methods of assessment, such as exams and essays, especially when student […]
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