Last week we shared some of the ways we've worked together to deliver innovative solutions. We have plenty more examples, and are sharing more here today. - if you haven't shared your story with us yet, then please get in touch with Internal Communications.
In the Faculty of Education, Health and Human Sciences:
- We've designed Microsoft Quizzes and SWAY presentations which embed teaching videos, which help with lesson content as well as engage students.
- We've changed the ECAS assessment to an OSCE (Practice Assessment Document and a 3000/4000 word essay) on an Adobe Sparks reflective portfolio. The portfolio gives the freedom to demonstrate knowledge, creatively using video, web links, photos and more, which is far better than mandating a 4000 word essay.
- We've used a flipped classroom approach with simulation. The skills are demonstrated and discussed online using a pre-recorded video which students watch before coming into the skills labs.
In the Faculty of Business:
- We've taken into consideration our international students studying from their home countries, considering internet connections, the software we use - Zoom or WeChat, and the different time zones so that we're able to continue to engage with and support students.
- We've made great use of the Graduate Teaching Demonstrators who have hosted a range of student voice activities very successfully.
In the Faculty of Engineering and Science:
- We've invested in interactive virtual laboratory practicals (Labster) that are designed to showcase some of the cutting edge equipment and field trips which students can't currently access. We've received excellent feedback from students, across all years, and students requesting more of these.
- Biology and Biomedical Science staff have pre-recorded teaching sessions, completely redesigning 2-3 hour lectures into bite-sized concept videos, which are then supported with tutorials.
In the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences:
- The School of Design adapted their teaching for blended learning and successfully delivered up to 70% of face-to-face sessions across all creative areas. While students' experience was different because of the pandemic, there were smaller groups in redesigned studio spaces.
- In English Literature as it wasn't possible to have a field trip to a museum for a third year module on 18th century literature we organised a bespoke virtual session for students which included a 25 minute pre-recorded virtual tour, followed by a 30 minute Q&A.
- Our Drama team have had to work through the challenges of rethinking practical sessions finding new and creative ways. They have been engaging with students in all sorts of ways, from getting them up on their feet in their living rooms, online performances, interactive use of Teams with breakout rooms becoming a place for group discussions, and guest speakers presenting online.
Thank you to everyone who's shared their stories, it's great to hear - and to share - how our whole university community has adapted, and shown such resilience over the past year.
It's definitely making us #ProudToBeGre
If you have a story to share please get in touch with Internal Communications.
