Tools and techniques for optimised engagement (PEP) (online)

This is an interactive session which will cover a variety of educational technology tools. Participants will be given the opportunity to select from a range of options they would like to focus on including; Moodle, Reflect, Mentimeter and MyPortfolio. Groups will then review examples and discuss applications for their own teaching context as well as accessibility best practice considerations. 

Learning aims

By the end of this session, you will be able to:  

• Identify educational technology tools that are appropriate for their teaching context and requirements. 
• Compare and contrast different educational technology tools and techniques  
• Design learning activities using educational technology 

Curriculum principles covered: 

Cutting-Edge Content

• Academic content is research-led and provides educational challenge as appropriate to course level, requiring students to acquire and apply knowledge, understanding, and skills as appropriate to the discipline(s).  
• Academic content is up-to-date, and representative of current disciplinary knowledge and theory, pedagogy and practice, and of diverse and inclusive topics and perspectives.  

Aligned assessment 

• Course assessment design should enable the scaffolded development and consolidation of knowledge, understanding, and skills across the course. 
• There is stretch and diversity in the design and delivery of assessment tasks and, where appropriate, student choice. 
• Inclusive and alternative assessment strategies should be identified as an integrated element of the course design. 

Optimised Engagement 

• Learning resources are delivered in a variety of formats and are designed to be accessible, inclusive and engaging, and to represent diverse perspectives.
• Students are provided with opportunities to feedback on and support the ongoing enhancement of learning experiences as part of curriculum delivery.