The benefits and purpose of teaching training in HE

Lecturers must be able to impart what they know. Craig Mahoney, head of the HEA, believes training can make any academic a more effective and inspired teacher THE article

is it time to rethink the way university lectures are delivered?

A more interactive, discussion- and quiz-based style of university teaching brings dramatic benefits to science learning, according to a new study.

http://bps-research-digest.blogspot.com/2011/06/is-it-time-to-rethink-way-university.html

A gentle introduction to Twitter for the apprehensive academic

via bishopblog, what twitter is for and how you can use it.

http://deevybee.blogspot.com/2011/06/gentle-introduction-to-twitter-for.html

Review of Pedagogic Research Forum network day, SIG event

Despite a small turnout, the event was a sucess! we combined assessment and employability into one group and had elearning and delivery on another group. Interesting discussions (and rants) were had ;-) and it was found to be quite useful for all involved.

Quotes from participant feedback:

"Refreshing and stimulating, good mix of people and backgrounds"
"Excellent, we need to have these professional discussions on a regular basis"
"Great forum to discuss ideas, meet staff from other departments and hear what otherr research is going on in the university"
"A good idea, shame low turnout prevented it for working to its best, but did get some useful information!"

Fantastic feedback! the only downside is, it is always difficult to try an get large groups of people in one place at a particular time, but even more so over the summer. so the next time we plan an event we shall look at the most suitable time for the majority of atendees!

The next event that came out of this was a workshop on large group teaching techniques.
Watch this Space!

SIG event 4th July

Pedagogic Research Forum network day!

4th July 2011 10am-2.00pm Media factory

ME312, ME313, ME314, ME317

To support the development of special interest groups around the PRF

To create a space for exchange and sharing of good practice/ ideas

To support scholarly approaches to developing learning and teaching at Uclan

The PRF SIG (special interest groups) event, we have organised space to enable you to discuss assessment, elearning, employability and delivery methods, with other like minded people.

benefits of not being online!

times higher article
Momentum gathers behind efforts to reduce or ban online access during lectures
http://bit.ly/kDn5xT

how to drive quality teaching

By Craig Mahoney Chief Executive of The Higher Education Academy

http://pearsonblueskies.com/how-to-drive-quality-teaching/