What is Problem Based Learning (PBL), and the differences between PBL and Case and Scenario Based Learning. Abstract The School is interested in developing a pedagogy that will fare well with increased student numbers and the expansion into online provision. There is an implicit assumption that an ‘active learning’ and/or ‘student…
Most commonly Turning Point technology is used to test knowledge and understanding during or at the end of a lecture. Used in this way, it can emphasise key issues and allows students to test themselves in a safe environment. The DTM&H groups are large and trying to generate meaningful discussion…
Learning about schistosomiasis with a musical theme There are few diseases within the DTM&H that cause confusion like schistosomiasis, or should it be ‘Bilharzia’ or even ‘snail-fever’, or all of these depending on what aspects you wish to explain. Correct definitions aside, this disease is certainly complex and a testimony…
The benefits of webinar technology, ideas for using with students & colleagues, and how to get your own ‘Virtual Office’. Brightspace’s ‘Virtual Classroom’ is designed for teaching and learning; ideal for tutorials, project supervision, and small group work with students. You can: Talk, hear and see others from their home,…
A TEL Unit Guide Background There is a tacit assumption across the university sector that group working improves student learning – witness many small groups huddled in seminar rooms across the globe as well as emerging on-line groups. However, poorly designed group work that doesn’t commit to collaborative working may…
… and how to avoid students saying ‘Less Skype lectures please!’ Often, LSTM staff and visiting lectures are many thousands of miles away. Hence we sometimes use web conferencing to bring those presenters on site – into our teaching rooms. However, sometimes the most excellent presenter and content will be…
Peer review and feedback is generally perceived as an effective pedagogy (Zingaro & Porter, 2013; Mostert & Snowball, 2012; Nicol, 2010; Crouch, et al, 2007; Mitra, 2003). As stated by Nicol (2013:103): Peer review is an important alternative to teacher feedback, as research indicates that both the production and the…
LSTM’s experience at Gilly Salmon’s staff dev session at Liverpool University This Wed I attended a one-day curriculum redesign workshop led by Gilly Salmon – unpacking her 18yrs of research into effective online learning activities. Below I outline the the structure of the day with the aim of giving TEL…
The What, Who and Why of Lecture Capture at LSTM. When we were students we had to write on slates, and if it rained we fell off the roof. Fortunately, things have come a long way since those days, to a point where students can watch certain lectures over and over…