This session took place as part of the 2020 Conference. The presenters were Angela O’Flaherty and Rob Shaw. Abstract: As part of an increased focus on active learning and student engagement, interest has grown in student-generated content and peer review processes in HE (Sánchez et al., 2019). Research has indicated that there are potential benefits … Continue reading From pre-assessment consumption to ongoing active engagement: Student-created content and peer review using the Panopto recorder
Technology in the Classroom: Game Based Learning Platforms and Student Engagement
This session took place as part of the 2020 Conference. The presenters were Ellen Spender, Lesley Davies. Abstract: In 30 years, technology has advanced at an exponential rate, from a time when students and lecturers were mainly reliant on text books and passive attendance at lectures to gain knowledge. Today, can we view passive attendance … Continue reading Technology in the Classroom: Game Based Learning Platforms and Student Engagement
Creating Innovative Learning Methods in Archaeology: Integrating the Practical and the Theoretical in Artefact Studies
This session took place as part of the 2020 Conference. The presenters were Andy Needham, Jess Bates, Mike Groves, Andy Langley, Steph Piper. Abstract: We report on the creation of an innovative learning method as part of the recently redeveloped Accessing Archaeology year one undergraduate course in Archaeology, which allows students to appreciate theory in … Continue reading Creating Innovative Learning Methods in Archaeology: Integrating the Practical and the Theoretical in Artefact Studies
Student engagement: towards a systematic review of the student experience
This session took place as part of the 2020 Conference. The presenters were Oscar van den Wijngaard. Abstract: N/A You can access the recording of this session at this link here: https://york.cloud.panopto.eu/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=2f4771a9-2037-4338-97ba-ab6e009df4a2
Moving on up: supporting student transitions to and within Higher Education
This session took place as part of the 2020 Conference. The presenters were Sally Quinn, Alex Benjamin, Katie Smith and Patrick Murphy. Abstract: N/A You can access the recording of this session at this link here: Moving on up: supporting student transitions to and within Higher Education (UoY Panopto log-in required)
Drawing on diversity: The international classroom at Maastricht University and beyond
This session took place as part of the 2020 Conference. The presenters were Donna Carroll. Abstract: Maastricht University is the most international university in the Netherlands with 53% of students and 42% of academic staff coming from overseas. With its emphasis on small-scale, collaborative and student-centred learning, this diversity can have a big impact on … Continue reading Drawing on diversity: The international classroom at Maastricht University and beyond
What makes students engaged in learning? An overview of the Student Engagement project
This session took place as part of the 2020 Conference. The presenters were Annis Stenson, Clare Burgess, Thom Shutt and David Gent. Abstract: N/A You can access the recording of this session at this link here: What makes students engaged in learning? An overview of the Student Engagement project (UoY Panopto log-in required)
The Promise and Perils of Learning on the Move: Walking as a Teaching Tool
This session took place as part of the 2020 Conference. The presenters were Ruth Penfold-Mounce. Abstract: Walking is an experiential and a well-established method for conducting ethnographic research and as a route to understanding and perceiving an environment. However there is limited use of walking as a research led pedagogic tool. This workshop proposes walking … Continue reading The Promise and Perils of Learning on the Move: Walking as a Teaching Tool
Introducing students to effective learning strategies on a university-wide scale
This session took place as part of the 2020 Conference. The presenters were Walter Jansen. Abstract: Did you know that 75% of the students use ineffective learning strategies when preparing for their exams and tutorials? When entering university, it is difficult to find a good study strategy. Based on decades of cognitive psychological research on … Continue reading Introducing students to effective learning strategies on a university-wide scale
Our own Special Ks: Kamishibai and its “kyoiku” (educational) power
This session took place as part of the 2020 Conference. The presenters were Géraldine Enjelvin, Megumi Bailey, Holly Williams. Abstract: Since November 2017, we (from the Language & Linguistic Science department) have guest-taught a 1h30 session on Kamishibai in the Perspectives on Literacy module (Education Department). Kamishibai, an ancient Japanese picture-storytelling tradition, has been revived … Continue reading Our own Special Ks: Kamishibai and its “kyoiku” (educational) power
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