EvidenceNet update: September
This update is to let you know about EvidenceNet developments. As well as telling you about new features and functionality, we will give you a sneak peek at newly added resources,networks and upcoming events. We hope you find it interesting.
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Feature Resource
Dimensions of Quality
Gibbs G, 2010
This report contributes to the current debates about educational quality in undergraduate education in the UK, and about the need to justify increases in resources on the basis of indicators of educational quality. It identifies a range of dimensions of quality and examines the extent to which each could be considered a valid indicator, with reference to the available research evidence. It attempts to identify which kinds of data we should take seriously and which we should be cautious of placing weight on.
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Wiki additions
The EvidenceNet Wiki links resources together to provide space for collaboration and discussion on particular areas. The following page has been created in the last month:
Title: Internationalisation Event: World in your classroom 11 June 2010
This one day event brought together Scottish teachers to hear about how others are managing issues of common concern to teachers of international students. The Wiki page has links to the programme, presentations, notes from the sessions and useful resources.
Title: The National Student Survey: Annotated Bibliography of key resources
This bibliography contains key references concerning analysis and critique of the National Student Survey (NSS), as well as references to work describing the use of NSS results for the enhancement of learning and teaching.
Title: Simple Guide to Creating Wiki Pages
This page is a step-by-step guide to creating a Wiki page. If you have recently produced
some work and want a free, open-access space to help disseminate, have a look at this to
see how to go about it. If you would like any more help or advice, feel free to email the
EvidenceNet mailbox.
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Recently added resources
CPLA Evaluation Guide - Evaluating your teaching practice
Centre for Promoting Learner Autonomy CETL (March 2009)
This is a collection case studies from 18 cross-disciplinary projects funded by the CPLA CETL at Sheffield Hallam University.
Exploring formative e-assessment: using case stories and design patterns
Daly C, Pachler N, Mor Y and Mellar H, 2010 (Informaworld login required)
This article presents key findings from a JISC-funded project which aimed to identify existing practices where technologies contribute to formative assessment and identify processes that take place around formative assessment where technologies play a significant role.
‘I can’t believe it’s not better’: The paradox of NSS Scores for Art & Design
Vaughan D and Yorke M, 2009
This project aims to begin the task of addressing the shortfall of national research to support art and design subjects and its deliverers in the analysis of the actual NSS data, and in reviewing the activities by HEIs in relation to the NSS and the success or otherwise of such actions.
First year student experience
C Daly, M Jemicz and A Ridley, 2010
This is a case study from the Institute for Enterprise CETL. It reports on enhancing the first year student experience by engaging students in the practise of business through provision of a coherent and relevant set of learning activities.
Inclusive learning and teaching in higher education: a synthesis of research
Hockings C, 2010
This is one of a series of EvidenceNet research syntheses. It synthesises research reports and research findings from a small number of publicly funded studies that address issues of inclusive learning and teaching in HE either directly or indirectly.
e3i CETL Evaluation
Laughton D, 2010
This is the final evaluation of the e3i CETL at Sheffield Hallam University. It reflects upon and evaluates the successes and failures of the CETL, and also assesses the impact of the CETL’s work in the wider HE sector.
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Recently added networks
Title: Employability Staff Development Group
This group is open to anyone involved in the development and management of employability resources in UK HEIs. The group has a JISCmail list and meets regularly to share ideas and materials.
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Upcoming events
TARC International Conference on Learning and Teaching (TIC2010)
18/10/2010-19/10/2010
The theme of the Learning and Teaching Conference is "Emerging Trends in Higher Education Learning and Teaching". The papers presented will be based on theoretical and empirical research findings on all aspects of learning and teaching. Papers presented will focus on issues pertaining to methodologies and strategies in learning, teaching and assessment, as well as on technology and its impact on learning, teaching and assessment environments
International perspectives on undergraduate research and inquiry: a scholoarly discussion
19/10/2010: Liverpool
This is the Pre-ISSOTL Seminar, for which a mixture of invited mini-presentations, discussions, and poster sessions are planned. Much of the discussion will take place in small international groups.
Challenges of assessment reform - 5th Cambridge Assessment Conference
21/10/2010, Cambridge
The conference will address the challenges of assessment reform. What ensures its success? What undermines it? What lessons can we learn from reforms past and present?
PHRE 10 Research-training linkages to enhance student learning
25/10/2010-26/10/2010, Liverpool
The Pedagogical Research in Higher Education 2010 conference is a biennial event which brings together researchers and practitioners to share research findings, promote rigorous pedagogical research and build collaborative research networks.
Brave New Worlds - the Ethics of Education in Popular Digital Technologies (Glasgow)
27/10/2010, Glasgow
This one day conference, organised by the HE Ethics Web 2.0 SIG, will consist of short presentations followed by open discussions to establish the issues surrounding the informal ethics of educational interventions in popular digital technologies and will include personal accounts and experiences of using Web 2.0 technologies.
Evidence-based Practice Synthesis: Enhancing learning and teaching through the use of technology for Assessment and Feedback
10/11/2010, Southampton
The seminar will present the findings of a project commissioned by the Higher Education Academy to provide a synthesis of evidence-based practice in the use of technology to enhance assessment and feedback. The Synthesis Report on Assessment and Feedback with Technology Enhancement (SRAFTE) project consulted practitioners about good practice and the literature they found most helpful when employing technology to enhance assessment and feedback.
e-Assessment in Practice
10/11/2010-11/11/2010, Shrivenham, Oxfordshire
The symposium is strongly focused on current technologies that have been successfully deployed and provides an opportunity to preview the forthcoming developments.
Engagement: Evidence and Practice - Tools for developing partnerships between students and academics
15/11/10, London, America Square and 18/11/10, Manchester, Park Inn. This event will be run twice, although the programme and speakers will remain the same.
This one day conference, presenting a joint NUS/HEA project, will enable delegates to:
- Gain an understanding of the research and evidence-base for student engagement
- Familiarise themselves with the student engagement toolkit
- Explore opportunities for developing partnerships in their own context
Enhancing the taught postgraduate experience: skills, careers and employability
16/11/10, Higher Education Academy, York
This one-day event will explore ways in which institutions can enhance the employability of their taught postgraduates, both in terms of skills development and career and professional development. The event is open to anyone with an interest in enhancing taught postgraduate employability provision in their institution.
Innovating e-Learning 2010 Online Conference: Bringing Innovation to Life: from adversity comes opportunity
23/11/2010-26/11/2010, Online
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Contact details
To discuss sharing your resources through EvidenceNet, or to get answers to your questions, please contact either Laura Hodsdon (laura.hodsdon@heacademy.ac.uk) or Alex Buckley (alex.buckley@heacademy.ac.uk) (Tel. 01904 717500).
If you require this Update in a more accessible format, please email us at evidencenet@heacademy.ac.uk and we will send an alternative copy to you.
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