Teaching Matters Student Engagement

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Encouraging meaningful student and staff engagement with the curriculum, including through co-creation of learning, teaching, and assessment. University-wide curriculum transformation and making the Edinburgh Student Vision a reality, and effectively communicating this work to students and staff.

Development and Fund Raising 52

Development and Fund Raising Staff Development Consulting Research 52

Teaching Matters Online Learning

JANUARY 24, 2023

In this episode , Dr Emily O’Reilly and alumnus Andrew Strankman from the School of Biomedical Sciences continue their excellent discussion on podcasting in education. Student responses to podcasting – increasing engagement and sense of interaction. Emily and Andrew reflect on embracing trial and error.

Education 52

Education Medical Research Food 52

Teaching Matters Online Learning

JANUARY 24, 2023

In this episode , Dr Emily O’Reilly and alumnus Andrew Strankman from the School of Biomedical Sciences continue their excellent discussion on podcasting in education. Student responses to podcasting – increasing engagement and sense of interaction. Emily and Andrew reflect on embracing trial and error.

Education 52

Education Medical Research Food 52

Teaching Matters Online Learning

JANUARY 24, 2023

In this episode, Dr Emily O’Reilly and alumnus Andrew Strankman from the School of Biomedical Sciences continue their excellent discussion on podcasting in education.

Education 52

Education Staff Development Student Engagement 52

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The research I have been involved in is mainly related to the academic aspects of student learning, but there are important links to be made with other aspects of the student experience. Before that he was Professor of Educational Research (1970-1978) at the Lancaster University.

Research 52

Research Higher Education Education IT 52

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

JANUARY 8, 2019

180) have created a “ladder of student participation in curriculum design” that shows how student engagement in the curriculum can range from no engagement within a dictated, staff-controlled curriculum to significant levels of student engagement with student control of the curriculum (see below).

Student Engagement 52

Student Engagement Curriculum Development Professional Development Higher Education 52

Teaching Matters Online Learning

JANUARY 17, 2022

Dr Catherine Bovill is a Senior Lecturer in Student Engagement, and Celeste McLaughlin is Head of Academic Development for Digital Education, and are both based at the Institute for Academic Development (IAD). During 2020, academics had gained digital confidence and developed new teaching practices.

Student Engagement 52

Student Engagement Research Curriculum Development Higher Education 52

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Dr Geoff Bromiley ‘s upcoming post relates to Elizabeth’s second point: he shows how insightful questions asked by students on a field trip to Cyprus helped him conceptualise a new research paper. Her interests include student engagement, professional learning and sociomaterial methodologies. Happy reading…!

Research 52

Research Social Justice Student Engagement Medical 52

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

APRIL 25, 2019

Building online communities can help with student engagement and satisfaction (Lui et al, 2007). Online students can feel a sense of isolation, and a well-designed online course can help overcome this by designing activities and opportunities for them to participate in and contribute to online communities. 9-24,87-88.

Student Engagement 52

Student Engagement Education Higher Education Staff Development 52

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

AUGUST 1, 2018

Dr Cathy Bovill talks about her CoDI show on student engagement… How many engaged students does it take to change a lightbulb? None, the lightbulb is obsolete when the students question accepted forms of lighting and co-create new more sustainable ways of living. Why do unicorns and engaged students differ?…

Entertainment 52

Entertainment Student Engagement Research Higher Education 52

Teaching Matters Academic Support

MARCH 26, 2020

The level of engagement that is possible in online teaching came as a surprise to participants in Aitken & Loads’ (2019) paper describing the experiences of educators new to online teaching. Experiences of staff new to teaching postgraduate students online: implications for academic staff development.

Staff Development 52

Staff Development Medical Electronics Education 52

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

MARCH 2, 2022

In this newsletter, we welcome a commentary from Lucy Patterson, Sustainability in the Curriculum Project Officer, at The Alliance for Sustainability Leadership in Education (EUAC ). Yet education, in my opinion, is one of the greatest tools society has to preventing further damage to our planet.

Food 52

Food Education Research Higher Education 52

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

JULY 6, 2023

She is an Academic Developer (Learning and Teaching Enhancement), and a Senior Fellow HEA, in the Institute for Academic Development. Her interests include student engagement, sharing practice, professional learning, and sociomaterial methodologies. Jul 6, 2023

ADA 52

ADA Social Justice Engineering Student Engagement 52

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

MAY 3, 2022

Natalie Hay Natalie is the Academic Engagement Coordinator at Edinburgh University Students’ Association. She is the staff support for academic representatives including Programme, School and College Representatives as well as the Vice President Education. May 3, 2022

Engineering 52

Engineering Medical Social Justice Professional Services 52

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Using lego, he found new ways to explain the importance of referencing, and shifted ‘lecture’ teaching spaces into small, engaged group work. Chris provides an example of how, on one of his courses, they include a workshop on assessment literacy for the students, using the HEA Engaging with Feedback Toolkit.

Marketing and Communication Services 52

Marketing and Communication Services Student Engagement Higher Education Research 52

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

JANUARY 13, 2021

Natalie Hay Natalie is the Academic Engagement Coordinator at Edinburgh University Students’ Association. She is the staff support for academic representatives including Programme, School and College Representatives as well as the Vice President Education.

Social Justice 52

Social Justice Professional Services Media Research 52

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

APRIL 30, 2020

We should think about the ways in which we (as educational practitioners) currently refer to these issues (directly or indirectly) in our professional practice. His role principally involves preparing students whose first language is not English for post-graduate studies at the University of Edinburgh.

Development and Fund Raising 52

Development and Fund Raising Education Staff Development Student Engagement 52

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

MAY 8, 2019

Photo credit: pixabay, rawpixel, CC0 This first post of the mini-series in ‘ P romoting inclusion, equality and diversity in the curriculum’ is written by Diva Mukherji, Vice President Education at Edinburgh University Students’ Association.

Curriculum Development 52

Curriculum Development Professional Services Research Education 52

Teaching Matters Academic Support

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Short video guides about using discussion boards: Discussion boards in Learn How to navigate and post to Learn Discussion Boards How to search and subscribe to Learn Discussion Boards Help for students to use discussion boards. Vel McCune Professor Vel McCune is Deputy Director of the IAD and Head of the Learning and Teaching Team.

Professional Development 52

Professional Development Higher Education Research Education 52

Teaching Matters Academic Support

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

This theme is inspired by the under-reporting of negative research findings and unsuccessful clinical trials, as well as thinking about the complexity of our educational contexts: there can be so many variables and influencing factors that can contribute to unexpected outcomes when we try something new. Nov 5, 2019

Research 52

Research Student Engagement IT Staff Development 52

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

APRIL 18, 2019

COL teaching colleagues and students engage in an enormous range of types of teaching and learning practices every day.

Professional Development 52

Professional Development Media Student Engagement Staff Development 52

Teaching Matters Online Learning

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Open access (OA) can be seen as one string of the bow in the open education landscape. Open access and open education both stress the importance of making knowledge available for individuals around the world, regardless of wealth or status ( Elder 2020 ).

Libraries 52

Libraries Professional Development Graduate Education Research 52

Teaching Matters Online Learning

MARCH 4, 2019

Rather, it is a way for them to make sense of their own teaching and their students’ learning, drawing on the principles of research. She is an Academic Developer (Learning and Teaching Enhancement) in the Institute for Academic Development, and provides pedagogical support for University course and programme design.

Professional Development 52

Professional Development Research Career Services Management 52

Teaching Matters Online Learning

MARCH 26, 2019

Both Sarah and I were intrigued by how students learn when using social media, and we decided to review the evidence to see if it was beneficial or not, and, if it was, how we could incorporate it effectively into nursing education. A mixed study systematic review of social media in nursing and midwifery education: protocol.

Media 52

Media Education Research Continuing Education 52

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

APRIL 2, 2019

This in turn, has been shown to increase the feelings of belonging during students’ time at University, and, subsequently, raises educational success (e.g., Her interests include student engagement, professional learning and sociomaterial methodologies. Felten et al, 2016). Apr 2, 2019

Development and Fund Raising 52

Development and Fund Raising Student Engagement Research Staff Development 52

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

MARCH 23, 2017

Educational Researcher 27(2), 4-13. Carey (1993) Teacher Roles and Technology Integration:, Computers in the Schools, 9:2-3, 105-118, DOI: 10.1300/J025v09n02_10 Sfard, A. On two metaphors for learning and the dangers of choosing just one.

Computers and Informational Technology 52

Computers and Informational Technology Research Staff Development Medical 52

Teaching Matters Online Learning

DECEMBER 11, 2018

But how do we shift students’ expectations towards transformative peer learning after years of transmissive teacher-led education? They model best practice in intercultural communication, enable discussion, and encourage students to reflect on their experiences. UoE Students: You can apply for NICE here and INCiTE here !

Student Employment 52

Student Employment Management Education Higher Education 52

Teaching Matters Online Learning

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Characterizing interactive engagement activities in a flipped introductory physics class. Physical Review Physics Education Research. Ross Anderson Ross Anderson is a fourth year Astrophysics student from Derry, Northern Ireland. 12, 010140. Outside of study, he spends his time buying too many books and not reading enough.

Development and Fund Raising 52

Development and Fund Raising Research Media Education 52

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

In my current veterinary medicine degree, I don’t have choices in my coursework, and no general education core courses, but my degree is setting me up for a specific career. While at the Dick Vet, Vikky has enjoyed spending time with the university’s archery club and doing activities for the education certificate.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Alumni Higher Education Education 52

Teaching Matters Academic Support

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

At Edinburgh, the rollout of lecture recording is more than just a technical implementation; it is an educational research and development initiative in which staff and students are working together to realise the benefits of lecture recording and explore new and exciting uses via the Principal’s Teaching Award Scheme.

Marketing and Communication Services 52

Marketing and Communication Services Media Government IT 52

Teaching Matters Academic Support

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

A Guide to Learning Analytics , by Rebecca Collins Whilst the guide was targeted towards the School of Health in Social Science, the information within it is applicable to all Schools at the University, so I would urge all teaching staff to consider using learning analytics.

Research 52

Research IT Education Staff Development 52

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

In my current veterinary medicine degree, I don’t have choices in my coursework, and no general education core courses, but my degree is setting me up for a specific career. While at the Dick Vet, Vikky has enjoyed spending time with the university’s archery club and doing activities for the education certificate.

Hospitality 40

Hospitality Alumni Higher Education Education 40

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

DECEMBER 13, 2018

This MOOC is the Hungarian version of the online course “Nitrogen: A Global Challenge” created at the School of GeoSciences under the lead of Prof. Dave Reay, launched this May.

Research 52

Research Food Management IT 52

Teaching Matters Online Learning

OCTOBER 31, 2018

The team is using a “research through design” approach, working with students both as learners and as researchers. There is also a very practical element to the project with the development of educational applications, interfaces and learning practices. You can find out more from john.lee@ed.ac.uk.

Medical 52

Medical Media Research Engineering 52

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Credit: Pixabay, rory3822, CC0 In this post, Joanna Fairweather, a HR/OD Partner in the Learning and Development Team, writes about staff members’ experiences as students, and the importance of engaging all members of the University as lifelong learners.

Management 52

Management Media Staff Development Student Engagement 52

Teaching Matters Academic Support

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Image credit: iStock In this post, Dr Avita Rath explores the topic of emotional labour, and its impact for those working in Higher Education. Avita is a year 3 distance learning student ( MSc Clinical Education ) at Edinburgh Medical School. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences Education , 6 (1), 22–26.

Medical 52

Medical Higher Education Management Faculty 52

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

JANUARY 6, 2020

At the end of 2019, Teaching Matters was also delighted to welcome Josephine Foucher to the team, who will be focusing on increasing student engagement with Teaching Matters, and supporting students to write and contribute to the blog and podcast. Top Ten of 2019 10.

Development and Fund Raising 52

Development and Fund Raising Marketing and Communication Services Student Engagement Fundraising 52