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...
Category: Student Experience
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...
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...
Online Escape Room Tool Guide
By Charlotte Ellis (Learning Technology Media Adviser) There are lots of online tools that could assist you with either transferring your physical escape room to...
Escape Rooms
By Charlotte Ellis (Learning Technology Media Adviser) An escape room experience within the classroom involves a gamification idea for a fun and memorable experience to...