In a digital world, information is everywhere, in a mobile phone, a fitness tracker and our brains. Not a science fiction film but the learning theory of connectivism. The HEFi19 conference looks to the 4th Industrial Revolution and how the development of artificial intelligence and automation continues to take advantage of big data to change … Continue reading “Learning and teaching in a digitally connected world: Connectivism – Adam Matthews (External Relations)”
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Envisaging the Law School of the Future – by Linden Thomas (Birmingham Law School)
Birmingham Law School’s Centre for Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER) encompasses activities within the Law School that focus on legal education and the legal profession. As well as conducting research in these areas, the Centre has a substantial student-facing offering, largely aimed at preparing students for graduate employment. Its portfolio includes a busy careers … Continue reading “Envisaging the Law School of the Future – by Linden Thomas (Birmingham Law School)”
Bioscience students value campus based formats, including lectures and lecturers who also research, but they expect interactive and engaging teaching making use of the latest technology
The School of Biosciences Student Staff Committee had a short breakout session to join in with the Big Conversation. There were 14 students from all four undergraduate years in Biosciences. This is what our student reps said: In 10 years time We will still have face-to-face lectures We will still learn from active researchers and … Continue reading “Bioscience students value campus based formats, including lectures and lecturers who also research, but they expect interactive and engaging teaching making use of the latest technology”
How can we shape and design a curriculum to help future proof our graduates in the next 10+ years? A rapidly changing job market means we need to help prepare students for jobs which don’t yet exist. (Helen Hook)
As a parent, I ask myself this very question…if I could influence change which could impact my own daughter’s future experience of Higher Education, what would I deem to be essential? What experiences could help provide a smoother transition into the labour market and help her become adaptable and resilient in today’s ever changing, global … Continue reading “How can we shape and design a curriculum to help future proof our graduates in the next 10+ years? A rapidly changing job market means we need to help prepare students for jobs which don’t yet exist. (Helen Hook)”
What will students need to know in your subject area that is different to what they are learning today? (Institute of Clinical Sciences led workshop: discussion responses)
Face-to-face learning of interpersonal skills such as communication, team working etc. must be a major feature of curricula. Students are highly tech aware, but in vocational courses such as health professions, students will still need to develop their interpersonal skills and this is best done face-to-face. In the future there will be more demand for … Continue reading “What will students need to know in your subject area that is different to what they are learning today? (Institute of Clinical Sciences led workshop: discussion responses)”
What will employers require of graduates? (Institute of Clinical Sciences led workshop: discussion responses)
Values based recruitment will increase in the health professions, with new graduates needing to demonstrate the right set of values for NHS etc. Employers may increasingly demand a more generic type of health care practitioner who has transferable skills to be used in different environments. For healthcare professions, many learning outcomes are likely to be … Continue reading “What will employers require of graduates? (Institute of Clinical Sciences led workshop: discussion responses)”