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LEaD this year are developing and sharing expertise around inclusive learning - I wonder if Wolverhampton would come and do a piece at our conference learning@city in June? This project will deliver a new module around the idea of inclusive teaching that will be available for the professional development of teaching and support staff.

This project will deliver a new module around the idea of inclusive teaching that will be available for the professional development of teaching and support staff.

This report has been developed as part of our research project Flexible Pedagogies: preparing for the future. Technology-enhanced learning is one of five main focus strands embedded within the theme of flexible learning. It offers a summary and analysis of the current state of play, as well as recommendations for developing robust and appropriate flexible pedagogies with a view to influencing policy, future thinking and change within the rapidly-shifting landscape of learning and teaching in HE.

Sandra, thank you for sharing this report. I hope to find some good insights for our "new" topic, final project and life in HE!

This academic paper discusses strategies for encouraging first year undergraduate students to participate in online discussion. It looks at Salmon's five stage model to engage students and the responsibility that lecturers have to initiate purposeful activities that promote community development.

Thomas, it seems that there has been lot of thoughts on UG. Have you found any info on PG students as well?

A very interesting article by looking back the historical development of evaluations and debates on the effectiveness of student evaluations

A technique developed to combat racial conflict in the classroom and prevent situations like the Columbine massacre. I am sure it can be adapted to use in multi-ethnic, multi-religious cohorts as well. It would be especially intriguing to see how such a model can be used in an online classroom in say a MOOC

A technique developed to combat racial conflict in the classroom and prevent situations like the Columbine massacre. I am sure it can be adapted to use in multi-ethnic, multi-religious cohorts as well. It would be especially intriguing to see how such a model can be used in an online classroom in say a MOOC

Journal article: development of a pedagogy for using Classroom Response System in Science Teaching using formative assessment.

Journal article: development of a pedagogy for using Classroom Response System in Science Teaching using formative assessment.

Annual report on education technology developments

Neil, thank you for sharing this resource. I am sure that other participants will find it useful in their studies. For me and having in mind my background I can see movement to "Data-Driven Learning and Assessment" and "Learning Analytics" as something happening in Aviation Safety already. There the intention is to be as proactive and hopefully predictive as possible. How about here?

This presentation on slideshare was put together by Glasgow City College and shares the work they have done on making their Moodle user friendly. It is interesting that more often than not FE colleges are more advanced than HE institutions in the design and development of Moodle.

This web resource created by University College Dublin offers guidance on designing or redesigning modules in ways that encourage students to engage in the curriculum and develop deep learning, critical thinking and research skills.

Thomas, thank you for your information. Very useful in identifying this if we need it. btw, why did you post the same comment twice :)

Data & Society is an NYC-based think/do tank focused on social, cultural, and ethical issues arising from data-centric technological development. I have subscribed tot he newsletter - and its cool!

Data & Society Research Institute

A resource I developed in order to effectively convey to students the task they would be undertaking as part of the coursework. This enabled students to mentally prepare for the task at hand.

Flipped learning - a staff development session plan from another university

Sandra, thank you for sharing this inspiring resource!

This web and pdf resource from University College Dublin, offers helpful guidance on structuring your modules and considering what the best sequence for when and how students might access resources including the blend of content, activities and resources.

Thomas, blended learning is something i am focused onto in this phase of my Project development. Thank you for sharing this source.

An academic article introducing the concept of evaluation of Learning Technology. By Martin Oliver, Higher Education Research and Development Unit, University College London

Teaching and Learning Research Programme supports and develops the UK's educational research to improve outcomes for learners of all ages. Projects cover many topics in sectors across the lifecourse. We also fund extensive cross-Programme thematic work

Digital literacies are those capabilities which fit an individual for living, learning and working in a digital society. Digital literacy looks beyond functional IT skills to describe a richer set of digital behaviours, practices and identities.

Neal, thank you for sharing. Not only that I find this useful for me but for my kids as well :)