This session took place as part of the Learning and teaching @York in the Coronavirus Pandemic: Continuing the conversation (Autumn term 2020). The presenters were Sue Russell, Jessica Hargreaves, Lucy Crawshaw and Max Howell. Abstract: Sue, Jessica, Lucy and Max presented their experiences of organising and delivering peer-assisted learning activities online during the pandemic, reflecting … Continue reading Experiences of Peer-Assisted Learning in Maths
Student experiences of online engagement and inclusion: Let’s flip the conversation
This session took place as part of the Learning and teaching @York in the Coronavirus Pandemic: Continuing the conversation (Autumn term 2020). The presenters were Daniel Hobbi. Abstract: Daniel summarised his experiences of online learning, stressing the positive benefits and the need for alternative voices to be heard alongside those he sees as dominating within … Continue reading Student experiences of online engagement and inclusion: Let’s flip the conversation
Working with students to develop Covid teaching plans – The student engagement experience in Biology
This session took place as part of the Learning and teaching @York in the Coronavirus Pandemic: Continuing the conversation (Autumn term 2020). The presenters were Richard Waites. Abstract: Richard provided an overview of attempts to improve communication and involve students directly in planning across the Biology Department. He highlighted large-scale online polling to ask students … Continue reading Working with students to develop Covid teaching plans – The student engagement experience in Biology
Structure, communication and transition; a whole cohort approach for years 1 and 2 in the pivot to online learning
This session took place as part of the Learning and teaching @York in the Coronavirus Pandemic: Continuing the conversation (Autumn term 2020). The presenters were Sally Quinn. Abstract: Sally provided a summary of the approach taken in the Psychology Department to responding to the Pandemic focused on years one and two of the Undergraduate cohort. … Continue reading Structure, communication and transition; a whole cohort approach for years 1 and 2 in the pivot to online learning
Reflections of Associate Deans in dealing with Covid19: working with departments in our Faculties, and at institutional level
This session took place as part of the Learning and teaching @York in the Coronavirus Pandemic: Continuing the conversation (Autumn term 2020). The presenters were Steve King, Jill Webb, Tom Cantrell. Abstract: Tom, Steve and Jill began by providing an overview of their work with Departments and through the Academic Contingency and Faculty Learning and … Continue reading Reflections of Associate Deans in dealing with Covid19: working with departments in our Faculties, and at institutional level
Reflections on student experiences of the VLE and recorded content
This session took place as part of the Learning and teaching @York in the Coronavirus Pandemic: Continuing the conversation (Spring term 2021). The presenters were Emily Patterson. Abstract: Emily summarises her experiences as an undergraduate student in the Department of Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media, emphasising the importance of VLE consistency and 'showing ones … Continue reading Reflections on student experiences of the VLE and recorded content
Re-Imagining Office Hours
This session took place as part of the Learning and teaching @York in the Coronavirus Pandemic: Continuing the conversation (Spring term 2021). The presenters were Thomas Ron. Abstract: Thomas outlined his experiences of reframing his office hours as a group rather than an individual activity pointing to benefits in terms of attendance and engagement You … Continue reading Re-Imagining Office Hours
Experiences of Learning and Teaching in breakout rooms
This session took place as part of the Learning and teaching @York in the Coronavirus Pandemic: Continuing the conversation (Spring term 2021). The presenters were Taryn Bell and Caitlin Kitchener. Abstract: Taryn and Caitlin provides some reflection on the use of breakout rooms with first and second year students in discussion-based online seminars within the … Continue reading Experiences of Learning and Teaching in breakout rooms
Teaching and Collaborating in WebBased Virtual Reality
This session took place as part of the Learning and teaching @York in the Coronavirus Pandemic: Continuing the conversation (Spring term 2021). The presenters were Mary Stewart-David. Abstract: Mary provided a summary of her experiences with WebVR and pointed to some of the advantages over web conferencing for synchronous learning and teaching activities. She noted … Continue reading Teaching and Collaborating in WebBased Virtual Reality
Experiences and reflections on the impact of Covid on in-person teaching
This session took place as part of the Learning and teaching @York in the Coronavirus Pandemic: Continuing the conversation (Spring term 2021). The presenters were Stephanie Luke. Abstract: Stephanie provided an insight into her experiences of teaching under socially-distancing restrictions, supported by research into the experiences and preferences of her students. You can access the … Continue reading Experiences and reflections on the impact of Covid on in-person teaching
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