Teaching Matters Academic Support

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

An important focus of Sarah’s work is to enhance IAD collaboration and engagement with colleagues in Schools and Colleges and beyond to support high quality teaching and research provision in Higher Education. Sarah has previously worked in student support leadership roles completing a Masters in Education (Leadership and Management).

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 18, 2025

Using Research to Drive Enrollment Growth Too often, colleges launch new programs based on internal priorities or anecdotal trends rather than real student interest. A highly sought-after higher education consultant with 20+ years of experience, Dr. McNaughton works with leadership, management, and boards of U.S.

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

It is difficult to draw just one conclusion from the research I have read. Employers want graduates who have learned to effectively manage their time, so the choice of attendance is on the student’s shoulders (Tymon, 2013). Educational Technology Research and Development , 58 (1), 19–37. So, what does this mean?

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University Business

DECEMBER 19, 2022

A combination of predictive analytics, customer-experience management tools, and anonymized connectivity with employers’ human-resource and learning-management systems can help provide answers. For many liberal arts colleges as well as humanities-focused departments in larger universities, it’s a pressing one. New tools.

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Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

APRIL 4, 2016

The Edinburgh Medical School uses Student Selected Components ( SSCs ) as part of the medicine timetable to deliver a range of learning outcomes which mainly relate to developing research skills, and professional development including teamwork and teaching skills. Apr 4, 2016

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Teaching Matters Student Employment

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

By definition, this course only has small numbers of students on it with required attendance at monthly sessions (including reflection, stress and time management, and learning and study skills) followed by a short reflective exercise on which they get prompt individualised feedback. What next for reflection?

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EAB

JANUARY 5, 2023

EAB research suggests that a lack of understanding, limited resources, and inadequate accountability mechanisms—all key elements of strong strategy—persist as barriers. Review and update curriculum Develop inclusive pedagogy Integrate academic and career development. -->. -->. --> Enhance faculty and staff experience. -->. -->. -->.

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Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

OCTOBER 18, 2018

That is how I came across the MSc Carbon Management course at Edinburgh University. The Carbon Management syllabus is made up of three pillars: Science, Business and Economics. Without a doubt the interdisciplinary nature of the Carbon Management course opened the door to my current occupation. Oct 18, 2018

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Teaching Matters Academic Communities

MARCH 31, 2022

Equality, diversity and inclusion is a priority area of the current Enhancement Theme, and has three projects running this year: The Anti-racist Curriculum project builds on the sector-wide commitment to tackle racism in Scottish higher and further education. We contributed information to the desk-based research part of this study.

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Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Matjaz is Lecturer in Engineering Management and Deputy Director of Learning and Teaching overseeing the interdisciplinary courses at the School of Engineering. Image credit: StockSnap, Pixabay CC0 In this post, Dr Matjaz Vidmar explores the future of the take-home essay as a form of assessment in the era of generative large-language models.

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Teaching Matters Student Engagement

JULY 16, 2024

Ankita Chattopadhyay is a recent graduate with an MSc by Research (MScR) in Infection Medicine (Biomedical Sciences). Faculty are busy with teaching and research, making it hard to find time for collaborative curriculum design. Some staff fear losing control over curriculum and teaching methods. Ankita: Right!

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Teaching Matters Academic Communities

DECEMBER 12, 2018

However, an outstanding group of lecturers in Biomedical Sciences, led by Programme Director John Menzies, in collaboration with colleagues at the Zhejiang University – University of Edinburgh Institute (ZJE) for education and research, have created truly unique dual award undergraduate programmes in Biomedical Sciences.

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

APRIL 22, 2024

In this extra post, Louise and Laura provide an overview of the course sharing the benefits and challenges of developing MOOCs. Dr Louise Connelly is a Lecturer in Academic Development, and Laura Wardrop is the CPD Manager for the Easter Bush Campus.

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Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Kevin Meier , a former MSc Carbon Management student, reflecting on how an interdisciplinary Masters programme helped him secure a job in the renewable energy industry. Kevin Meier , a former MSc Carbon Management student, reflecting on how an interdisciplinary Masters programme helped him secure a job in the renewable energy industry.

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Teaching Matters Student Employment

JANUARY 26, 2023

For many students – particularly mature students – MSc study is the chance to start exploring something new and fascinating, generating multiple research questions. But how can these ideas be developed after graduation? How does a student, thirsty for knowledge in a subject area they have become passionate about, progress?

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

We have continued to keep an eye on new research being published in the sector in addition to commissioning and funding lecture recording research at the University through our Engagement and Evaluation group (much of it already covered in this mini-series). That’s okay.

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

JANUARY 14, 2020

Here, for an assessed discussion board, I assign each student a different role for a debate about the sustainable use of a national park, including local communities, government officials and park managers. Higher Education Research & Development , 27(1), pp.55-67. Understanding public land management through role-playing.

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Academic Support Librarians work in partnership with academic staff and with the Collections Services teams to collaboratively develop our Library collections, reflecting and driving changes to the curriculum. Collections Services are also active in working to diversify the collections which support learning and research.

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Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

MARCH 2, 2017

How are school teaching staff and resources supported and managed to enable interdisciplinary teaching to occur? How can use of these resources be recognised, managed and transferred to reflect the teaching delivery? Furthermore, those resources of money and researchers, act as great enablers.

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Teaching Matters Academic Communities

APRIL 16, 2019

He found the case studies enlightening: I learnt a lot about how to manage patients optimally through the discussions. The interaction with students from other countries broadened my knowledge of managing the same cases in a different way. You can watch more interviews with online students and graduates on MediaHopper Create.

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Prioritised and annotated: Items are prioritised using, ‘Essential’, ‘Recommended’ and ‘Further reading’ so that students can understand clearly what they are expected to read and can manage their reading accordingly. Angela manages the Resource Lists service, which she has been working on since 2012 when there was just one list published!

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

OCTOBER 22, 2019

This course was developed through the collaboration of Learning, Teaching, and Web (Stuart Nicol and Andres Ordorica), the Centre for Research in Digital Education (Michael Gallagher), and external consultant Sheila MacNeill. Handbook of distance education (3rd ed., New York, NY: Routledge.

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Teaching Matters Student Employment

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Image credit: Clark Tibbs, unsplash, CC0 Dr Sharon Maguire, a Careers & Employability Manager at The University of Edinburgh , proposes the “creative, iterative, human-centered, problem-solving methodology” of Life Design as an answer to urgent questions of student employability, curriculum transformation, and the future of work.

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

APRIL 21, 2020

Photo credit: Annie Spratt, Unsplash CC0 In this ‘Spotlight on remote teaching’ post, Yi-Shan Tsai, research associate at the School of Informatics, talks about the advantages and challenges of blended learning design and what questions to consider when adopting this approach. The course begins on 11 May on FutureLearn.

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

APRIL 17, 2019

Nina herself (along with Hazel Christie, from IAD) has researched the use of blogs in teaching and learning as part of a PTAS grant and has recorded a podcast episode for our mini-series (released today). The course is a great match for blogging and encourages reflection. Look out for it! Apr 17, 2019

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

MARCH 15, 2018

The key to success was having a project manager from IS. diagnosis, management, physiology etc). His principle role is as Programme Director for the MBChB degree programme including curriculum design and assessment. He is a Reader in Nephrology and a Principal Investigator in the Centre for Inflammation Research.

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Creatrix Campus

JUNE 25, 2023

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council ( NAAC ) assessed institutions following CBCS and reported improvements in overall education quality, including outcome-based learning, research orientation, and industry relevance. Collaborate with experts to align courses with industry requirements and emerging trends.

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

APRIL 17, 2019

Their discussion is based on their recent PTAS research , which explores how assessed blogs are being used across the University. Read the full PTAS report: Every student a researcher: blogging as a form of student assessment.

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Creatrix Campus

APRIL 4, 2023

Understanding the ACBSP Accreditation Process editor Tue, 04/04/2023 - 06:46 Accreditation Management Header Menu White 1NoneFooter base 1Blog Style 1Right Mary Clotilda SuvinOff Introduction to ACBSP Accreditation is an important process for educational institutions, particularly business schools.

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Creatrix Campus

JUNE 19, 2023

Course: Marketing Management Learning Outcome (Level 4 - Extended Abstract): Students will be able to create innovative marketing strategies by synthesizing their understanding of consumer behavior and market trends.

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Teaching Matters Student Employment

MARCH 27, 2018

Through providing more formative feedback I hoped to demonstrate the elements of a good action plan and how to make a good action plan better, thus equipping students with skills for lifelong career management and increasing their chances of achieving their goals. So what was the result?

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

MARCH 6, 2018

In place of the discussion board and learning management systems that are synonymous with online learning, conversation on the EDC course takes place in overtly social and public spaces: tutorials in Google Hangouts; a film festival in Togethertube; weekly summaries in WordPress. References: Bayne, S. net Mar 6, 2018

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

For example, how and what is taught in the first class of a course can shape expectations for the remaining weeks, as Dr Steve Kirkwood explores in his post about using board games in a course designed for new Postgraduate Research students.

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Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Image credit: The Reflection Toolkit , The University of Edinburgh In this post, Gavin McCabe, Careers and Employability Manager from the Careers Service, spotlights the Reflection Toolkit – an invaluable resource for reflective practice in the HE sector and beyond. You can reach us at Gavin.McCabe@ed.ac.uk.

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Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

JANUARY 29, 2020

Maybe this could be an indicator towards a manageable path for many programmes. In fact, it was the only factor that received any negative scores, implying that some students experienced stress that hindered their development. Her teaching and research focuses on personal and social development, and educational leadership.

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Teaching Matters Student Employment

MAY 22, 2018

I had to critically reflect on my learning, develop communication skills, deal with clients, structure longer projects, and much more. These projects also develop research and critical skills obtained when writing essays. May 22, 2018

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Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

JANUARY 30, 2019

Biodiversity at Pollock Halls – apiary (Elizabeth Vander Meer) As a sub-strategy of the Zero by 2040 Climate Change Strategy, we are taking a whole institution approach to biodiversity that includes research, learning and teaching.

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