HLS ELT training and development sessions
Rob Weale has put together a series of staff training and development sessions in the use technology for teaching, learning and assessment, for HLS staff.
Information about the sessions and booking links can be found at:
http://celt.our-archive.dmu.ac.uk/hls-training-and-development-sessions/
HLS ELT training session needs evaluation
Rob Weale recently ran a HLS staff ELT training needs survey, to gather data that will help him to strategically prioritise training and development sessions in the use of technology for teaching, learning and assessment over the coming year in HLS. These sessions will complement those delivered centrally by CELT.
A menu of 16 potential sessions was presented, from which participants could indicate which of the sessions they would like to attend.
The menu of sessions can be viewed at:
http://celt.our-archive.dmu.ac.uk/hls-training-and-development-sessions/
49 responses were received. Thanks to all of those who responded.
Here is a simple breakdown of the response data, based on session interest.
| Sessions prioritised by demand | |
| 54% | The flipped classroom |
| 52% | Online tests, surveys and quizzes in Blackboard |
| 52% | Collaborative tools |
| 52% | Scenario-based teaching and learning with technology |
| 42% | DMU Replay – Editing recordings |
| 42% | Using digital media in Blackboard |
| 40% | Using rubrics and marking grids in Turnitin |
| 38% | Virtual classroom |
| 38% | Working with Learning Modules in Blackboard |
| 35% | Enhancing Learning through Technology and UDL |
| 35% | Video recording classroom/student activities |
| 29% | Enhancing DMU Replay – working with multiple media sources |
| 25% | Online assessment and feedback with Turnitin GradeMark |
| 23% | ePortfolios, eJournals and Blogs in Blackboard |
| 23% | Classroom response technology |
| 21% | Open Educational Resources (OER) |
No particular session stands out as high demand, and there was interest expressed in all proposed sessions. Rob will be organising HLS training and development sessions in the use of technology for the coming year, based on this data.
The schedule of the sessions will be announced in the HLS Newsletter, and will be accessible on the CELT Hub at: http://celt.our-archive.dmu.ac.uk/elt-workshop-for-hls/
Turnitin Feedback Studio
Reminder: CELT are running short sessions about the new Turnitin Feedback Studio. For more info and to book a place visit:
http://celt.our-archive.dmu.ac.uk/support-using-technology/staff-development-workshops/#feedback
Turnitin Feedback Studio provides a new ‘layered’ view to the existing Originality Report and GradeMark features of Turnitin.