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May 16th, 2013

Online workshop: evaluating and improving the effectiveness of assignment feedback

The Open University and University of Manchester are running an online workshop based on the findings from their e-Feedback Evaluation Project (eFeP).  This workshop focuses on the effectiveness of different modes of tutor feedback on student assignments. Drawing on our work on the project, the workshop will combine a presentation of the project’s findings illustrated with specific examples from OU language assignments, reflection on participants’ own experiences and a general discussion.

Aims of the session

  • to report on the findings from the e-Feedback Evaluation Project
  • to discuss the affordances of different media for giving students feedback
  • to introduce a set of evaluation tools for assignment feedback
  • to encourage self-reflection on current practices and issues
  • to discuss a range of strategies for promoting student engagement and feedback dialogue

Who should attend

Anyone interested in issues related to …

  • formative assessment
  • the quality of assignment feedback
  • student engagement with formative feedback
  • teacher training in the use of feedback
  • technology as a means of delivering feedback

 

To register for the webinar, please go to http://efepworkshop.eventbrite.co.uk/

 

If you have any queries about the event, please contact María Fernández-Toro Maria.Fernandez-Toro@open.ac.uk or Concha Furnborough Concha.Furnborough@open.ac.uk

 

 

May 16th, 2013

Case Processing (plagiarismadvice.org webinar)

Adrian Slater, University of Leeds, UK is our legal expert with guidance on what happens once plagiarism has been discovered and how complex cases can dealt with fairly.

Details and registration

 

 

May 16th, 2013

Using electronic sources (plagiarismadvice.org webinar)

Randa Al-Chidiac, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK), Lebanon will talk about the complicated issue of using digital media sources appropriately.

Details and registration

 

 

May 16th, 2013

A quick guide to referencing (plagiarismadvice.org webinar)

Radhika Iyer-O’Sullivan of the British University in Dubai, UAE, is the key speaker on how to reference properly and will highlight the need for citation in student work. She has a wealth of experience to share.

Details and registration

 

 

May 16th, 2013

Reducing plagiarism through assessment design (plagiarismadvice.org webinar)

Dr Mike Reddy, University of South Wales, UK, will be discussing the issue of how instructors can help to reduce plagiarism through innovative approaches to assessment.

Details and booking

 

 

May 16th, 2013

Identifying plagiarism in student work (plagiarismadvice.org webinar)

Wendy Sutherland-Smith from Deakin University in Australia is presenting the session on how to identify plagiarism in student’s work including noticing subtle changes in writing style

Further details and registration

 

May 16th, 2013

Why do students plagiarise? (plagiarismadvice.org webinar)

Jude Carroll, an independent consultant based in the UK, will share her thoughts on why students plagiarise. Is it due to bad time management, a poor learning environment or an inability to reference appropriately?

Details and registration

 

 

May 9th, 2013

The use of social media in HE (CLL Webinar)

This interdisciplinary webinar will involve speakers from various disciplines who will discuss how they use social media in their academic practice.

Further details and booking

Changing the Learning Landscape (CLL) is a HEFCE-funded programme seeking to embed the use of technology into learning and teaching in higher education.

 

May 9th, 2013

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) – an insight into developing and teaching on a MOOC (CLL Webinar)

Jeremy Knox, from the University of Edinburgh, is a researcher on MOOCs and tutor on one of the first MOOCs run by the university in partnership with Coursera. He will introduce the issues and dilemmas that MOOCs present for teachers and students.

Further details and booking

Changing the Learning Landscape (CLL) is a HEFCE-funded programme seeking to embed the use of technology into learning and teaching in higher education.

 

May 9th, 2013

An introduction to Intellectual Property Rights for those engaging with Open Practice (CLL Webinar)

Alex Fenlon, the HEA’s Operations Manager for Online Learning, is an expert in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and will introduce how IPR relates to Open Educational Resources (OERs) and Open Practice (OP). The webinar will cover the basic issues of IPR, focusing specifically on copyright.

Further details and booking

Changing the Learning Landscape (CLL) is a HEFCE-funded programme seeking to embed the use of technology into learning and teaching in higher education.

 

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