May 18th, 2010
University of Hertfordshire
This one-day conference will explore challenges facing the sector in relation to assuring quality whilst also enabling quality enhancement and innovation through technology enhanced learning (TEL).
Technologies impact on all aspects of the learning process, including teaching, assessment and communication. In light of changes in technologies and the changing role of e-learning within higher education, guidance and policies associated with quality assurance and quality enhancement of technology enhanced learning (TEL) need to be considered and reviewed.
Presentations will include a keynote from Professor Colin Raban, Director of Quality Enhancement at the University of Derby and dissemination of consultation findings from the HEA funded QAQE project.
The day will also include networking opportunities and participatory sessions to explore practitioner needs.
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May 18th, 2010
Taking the ‘Ass’ out of Assessment: First Level Assessment and Feedback (FLAP) Project Conference (Leeds Met)
This one-day conference is organised as part of the NTFS funded First Level Assessment Project (FLAP).
Keynote speakers:
. Professor Mark Schofield – Taking the ‘Ass’ out of Assessment: Getting rid of the donkey work.
. Professor Mantz Yorke – Pass Notes: Helping students to be successful in assessments.
The conference looks at aspects of transition into higher education and how assessment and feedback can be used to enhance learning and to help students achieve the required standards.
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May 18th, 2010
The Flying Start Project, funded through the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme managed by Higher Education Academy, has now been working for two years to investigate and seek out potential solutions to the problems many students face when making the transition to Higher Education, particularly in terms of their academic writing. The Flying Start Symposium will be a showcase of the many elements of the project’s work that will be open to teachers, Further Education tutors and Higher Education lecturers and support staff.
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