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Murtaza Afzali (Blackboard Ally Coordinator) Dr Emma Hyde (Associate Professor of Diagnostic Imaging/ Head of Diagnostic Imaging, Operating Department Practice & Osteopathy) Overview of the...
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Working towards student success – The Uni-Comms Derby story.
By Johanna Fenton (Learning Technologist – Curriculum Development) The permanent shift to home working for many businesses and organisations, including within the media industry, meant...
Using Panopto to Provide Video Feedback
By Johanna Fenton (Learning Technologist – Curriculum Development) We have had many academics asks us about different ways to deliver feedback over the last few...
I spy with my little eye, a blended learning model for outdoor extra-curricula activities.
By Johanna Fenton (Learning Technologist – Curriculum Development) Extra curricula activities can add significantly to the student experience if they are suitably targeted. Based on the...
Student Roundtable: Teaching Global History – Decolonisation, Inclusion, and Sustainability
By Nicola Sparkes (Learning Technologist – Curriculum Development) The History programmes at Derby were revalidated just a few months before the 2020 global pandemic began....
The Importance of Student Socialisation: Exploring strategies to connect students with one another in a blended environment
By Rob Higson (Learning Technologist – Curriculum Development) Developing a strong learning community has always been critical in ensuring that our students feel connected to...
Providing education for sustainable development in the Foundation Pathways Programme
By Laura Hollinshead (Learning Technologist – Curriculum Development) As a programme, The Foundation Pathways Programme (FPP), which sits on the border between further education and...
Supporting Psychology, Nursing, Counselling and Health and Social Care students to work within an anti-racist approach in your area of practice.
By Laura Hollinshead (Learning Technologist – Curriculum Development) There are unfortunately disparities specifically linked to race in the field of health, mental health, psychology, higher...
Hybrid Learning – Tips and techniques on getting the most from multi-location learning
By Matt Howcroft (Learning Technologist – Curriculum Development) What is Hybrid Learning? Hybrid Learning is an approach where some students attend physically in the classroom,...
Crowdsourced Icebreaker Activities
By Rob Higson – Learning Technologist (Curriculum Development) A significant challenge for any new cohort is quickly creating an environment in which students can socialise...