Case Studies

Nicola Aberdein of Biosciences and Chemistry discusses using PebbelPad for multi module learning

Katie Steckles of Secondary Maths Education talks about using software to help her students visualise and explore complex maths problems.

Students are employed to work alongside academic colleagues as research assistants. Students work in projects in a variety of contexts such as, literature search and review, data collection, data analysis, and any other research related activity required for the project.

The use of Breakout Rooms for conducting group activities during a live session.

Luke Beardon discusses best practice in presenting online

The object based learning initiative is a student engagement activity to bring applied learning into the classroom. The technique involves taking objects into the classroom and using them as a focal point for teaching and learning

Lessons learnt and tips for organising online virtual conferences

This initiative is based on an internationally accredited programme that recruits and trains student leaders who are in their second and third years of their course to deliver interactive and engaging sessions to first year students.

Dr Tom Bassindale, Principal lecturer in Biosciences & Chemistry illustrates the way Google Docs were utilised for collaborative work and presentations in a synchronous and asynchronous environment.

Associate Professor, David Smith from Biosciences & Chemistry shows how developing resources within Blackboard and Google Forms to create a ‘Workbook’ approach can help with engagement.