Effective Practice in a Digital Age

The JISC publication 'Effective Practice in a Digital Age' is designed for those in further and higher education whose focus is on designing and supporting learning: academic staff, lecturers, tutors and learning support staff, facilitators, learning technologists and staff developers. Thew report argues that "What unites this diverse group is their interest in enhancing the quality of learning and teaching, and a curiosity about how technology can assist them."

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Videos of the various case studies can be found on the JISC Resource Exchange

Excellence in Learning and Teaching Conference

Swansea University - Excellence in Learning and Teaching Conference

Date: Tuesday 2 June 2009

Venue: James Callaghan Lecture Theatre and Conference Suite

Jointly held by the University Learning and Teaching Committee and the E-Learning Sub-Committee

Call for Seminar Proposals
The University’s Learning and Teaching Committee invites proposals for seminars to be held during the conference to showcase good practice in learning, teaching, and assessment across the University. Proposals on the following themes are especially encouraged, however, all areas will be considered.

• Feedback on Assessment
• Peer Learning and Peer Assessment (Peer supported learning, peer assessment, collaborative content creation, student led learning)
• E-Learning/Technology Enhanced Learning
• Information Literacy

If you have a proposal for the conference please contact Phil Brophy in the Academic Registry on 2721, p.a.brophy@swansea.ac.uk

The conference and the call for proposals is open to all staff including Learning and Teaching support. Please respond by the 22nd of April