Meet the National Teaching Fellowship nominees – Professor Alan Champneys

Alan is a Professor of Applied Non-linear Mathematics within the Department of Engineering Mathematics and was recently nominated by the University to apply for the Advance HE, National Teaching Fellowship scheme in 2021.

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Reflections on a crisis – opportunities for a teaching overhaul

Beyond the immediate impact on people’s lives and livelihoods, the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has caused a great deal of disruption in how we work. The burden on academics, particularly with respect to teaching, has been considerable. But are there positives that … Continue reading...

A concise guide to filmmaking: for students & teachers

This resource is hosted on the School of Biological Sciences webpages view the guide, you will also be able to download the guide as a PDF.

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Putting the ‘Ex’ in Exams?

I didn’t finish Uni quite how I thought I would (to put it mildly). Ignoring, for now, the slightly terrifying world I’ll be graduating into (which is something I’m getting quite good at), one big change was in the way … Continue reading...

Research-Rich Assessment in English with Alexia Kirov (MA Medieval Studies)

BILT Student Fellow Jonny Barnes, interviews Alexia Kirov (MA Medieval Studies) about her experiences of research-based assessments.

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00:00:00 Jonny Barnes

Hello and welcome to the BILT broadcast.

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‘Check your reading list! Design for Inclusion’ with Rafael Mitchell

Rafael discusses how to start designing for inclusive practice.

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Mammal Skulls and Dentition – Sinking our Teeth into Going Digital

This short video case study provides guidance on moving practical/lab based sessions online.

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Geography’s data analysis practicals: the challenges of online teaching and learning

Video case study outlining some of the challenges of teaching computer practicals online and the implications this has for student learning experiences.

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Podcasts as Assessment

Looking at the use of podcasts as a form of assessment, the resource includes a practical guide to creating podcasts with links to tutorials and suggested equipment. Full article: Learner-generated podcasts: an authentic and enjoyable assessment for students working in Continue reading...