In 2026 I hope that the routine feedback we give students has been computerised, so increasing students’ access and speed of feedback. If you are marking 100 essays how many times are you correcting the basic errors of incorrect referencing, use of the first persons, incorrect grammar, and inappropriate subheadings … the list goes on. … Continue reading “Computer says no: Automatic assessments for rapid feedback?”
Month: November 2016
Anyone want to offer a few thoughts on these ‘big’ questions?
The Futures Concept Theme (this is your chance to engage in some pioneering blue-skies thinking) Looking ahead to 2026: What kinds of futures can you imagine for universities and what will be different compared to today? How will research-intensive universities of the future need to be structured and organised?
Teaching, Assessment and Learning Outcomes (LOs): Put these in the right order!
What do I think education should look like at Birmingham in 2026? I would be very happy if the words in the title were rearranged into the order: 1) Learning outcomes 2) Assessments 3) Teaching. I would be even happier if we had a situation where the students define their own learning outcomes. After their … Continue reading “Teaching, Assessment and Learning Outcomes (LOs): Put these in the right order!”
Squared Online
I just wanted to share a link to an innovative way of teaching. It is a digital marketing qualification from Google. I did the real world version of this a few years ago and it was excellent but they now do an online version delivered through Google Hangouts. It teaches in a practical, hands on … Continue reading “Squared Online”
Online and eLearning platforms
Post received from Roohi… I recently saw my 11-year-old nephew (Year 7) whilst visiting relatives. When I walked into the living room, he was on his mobile phone, had his laptop open, and also had an iPad next to the laptop. I said to him “your Daddy told me that you are supposed to be … Continue reading “Online and eLearning platforms”
All you need to know about the Big Conversation and how to engage
Take a few minutes to read this posting to find out more about the Big Conversation including aims, participants, opening questions, how to engage, and details of an exciting student competition with big prizes on offer. Universities are all about ‘futures’. Through their missions and core activities of education and research, universities aim to … Continue reading “All you need to know about the Big Conversation and how to engage”
Join a BIG CONVERSATION and help us to shape a ‘Birmingham Futures Curriculum’
During the next few months the University of Birmingham is embarking on a BIG CONVERSATION about the future of university education. We all share an interest in the future of this great university, so we invite current and future students, staff, alumni, employers and other stakeholders to imagine life in 2026 and join a futures-oriented … Continue reading “Join a BIG CONVERSATION and help us to shape a ‘Birmingham Futures Curriculum’”