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To support the implementation of our curriculum redefined priorities for assessment and feedback, Professor Alice O'Grady (Dean for Student Education Quality) is chairing a series of assessment and feedback matters webinars with invited external guest speakers, supported by OD&PL. The way we think about assessment at Leeds is changing. The pandemic has given us an opportunity to try new approaches and...
Due to Covid19 we have all used many more online, self-paced, learning materials over the past year. How do we ensure that the materials we use are relevant, accessible, and add value for students, and are not simply an overload of YouTube videos and similar materials? The Rapid Review Tool gives a framework for academics to conduct rapid...
The online and self-paced course from OD&PL provides information and advice to those new to teaching at Leeds, or new to teaching. The course is self-paced and is delivered online, with no time limit to complete it. The core of the Foundations in Teaching course is estimated to take 3 hours, with an additional 2-4...
This article suggests a method for improving student engagement and criticality through generating paired peer feedback in breakout rooms. What did you do? Why did you do it? This activity made use of Flipgrid, a video recording software which is an office 365 app and available as an optional tab on Teams. Prior to the live...
Academics at Leeds have been celebrating awards highlighting teaching excellence from Advance HE.
Applications are open to be part of the PGCAP at the University of Leeds, which starts in February 2022.
This video is about how to create pre-recorded audiovisual resources (podcasts and videos) for teaching. I will explain the process for a recent guest podcast I created, and give some advice on how to manage the process, which will be widely applicable. View the video in MSstream here. What did you do? Why did you...
This example discusses how I incorporated podcasts, featuring leaders from the business world, to provide real-world examples of the application of the theoretical topics discussed in the module. What did you do? Why did you do it? I recorded a series of 40-minute podcasts featuring leaders from business and other professional sectors as part of...
Winners have been announced for the inaugural University of Leeds Teaching Awards. The awards celebrate excellent practice in student education, as well as the work and innovation of colleagues to deliver high-quality teaching and learning at Leeds.
I lead a large (130+ students) module which involves students working in groups of 4-5 in an online business simulation. One component of the assessment is a 30% individual reflection on the process (not outcomes) of working in a group. This resource describes the approach to structuring the reflection and how it was assessed. What...