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.

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.

Lessons learnt and tips for organising online virtual conferences

This student project brings together level 5 students from film and screenwriting, acting and performance, filmmaking, and 3 external partners. The students were provided a brief by Welcome to Yorkshire to create 90 second film scripts. Hallam students have not only written the scripts but will also act, film and produce the films that will then be showcased on the external partners website.

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

Luke Beardon discusses best practice in presenting online

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.

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

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.