The last two days has included a lively learning and teaching conference at the Norcroft Conference Centre with reps from across the academic, admin and support services. The University is begining to consider and shape the L&T strategy for the next period in an era when competition for students will continue to increase, demographics will change and successful Universities will continue to differentiate by being distinctive. So what makes Bradford's L&T distinctive? Lots of areas were considered on the first day under the broad headings of:
Academic Framework
Enterprise, Employability and Entrepreneurship (E3
Assessment and Feedback
Inclusive Education
Education for Sustainable Development
E-Learning
Enhancing student perfomance in different ethnic groups
There are full notes available from the final "World Cafe" session. I was unable to attend day one so they are a little cryptic but pulled out the following that have a potential interest for IT services (not in order or comprehensive)
We need to address timetabling
Timetable management and student tracking are key points
Encourage entrepreneurial practice at IT
Embed IT flexible - non-prescriptive, help staff to do so
"Outduction project" - how to develop final year experiences
Availability of results on e-vision (student system)
Making information more accessible e.g. adjustments needed
Access 24/7
Support learner choice of technology and communication preferences
Need for IT support 24/7 - learners
Free and Open Source Software - view that this is better technology, free to use and cheap to develop
"Pebble Pad" effect - University buys expensive software and decides it is THE way forward - not actually true
Online groups e.g. DevelopMe break down barriers
Plenty of stuff on the L&T agenda which has an IT implication.
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