Creating consistency, orientation and structure in an Analytical chemistry module
By Esther Crooks, Lecturer in Forensic Science Analytical chemistry is a level 5 Biomedical and Forensic Science module with a very large practical element –...
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Mechanical Engineering Design, a Teams Challenge
By Martin Sole, Senior Lecturer in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Context of the module Final year BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering students are expected to design...
Opportunities for students to develop and apply digital skills – Examples of practice
By Laura Hollinshead (Learning Technologist) The following video provides an overview of a variety of approaches used across modules within the College of Health Psychology...
Film and Television Studies use of BoB
By Dr Teresa Forde, Senior Lecturer in Media and Subject Leader for Film and Television Studies The approach taken: Within the Film and Television Studies...
The use of Semi-Structured Padlet to improve engagement in blended learning context
By Dr Francesco V Ferraro (Lecturer in Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation) A common challenge when teaching synchronous online sessions is student engagement and there are...
Debate in an online learning environment
By Jack Frost (Senior Lecturer in Education) Group work provides students with an opportunity to learn from their peers, view content from multiple perspectives and...
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,...
Dr Ian Baker talks about Psychology’s approach to socialisation in MS Teams
Ian Baker talks about the approach which BSc Psychology took to providing an online community space for students to engage and share their experiences, ask questions and...
Using BoB with your students
By Matt Gilooly (Learning Technology Media Adviser) Box of Broadcasts (BoB) is a tool that provides all staff and students at the University of Derby...
Using the video templates in Adobe Spark to create teaching and learning content
By Matt Gilooly (Learning Technology Media Adviser) Adobe Spark is a great tool you can use to create a basic webpage, video and graphics. However,...