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Transferability: The applications of these initiatives are University-wide.
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Learning to Experiment – workshops and activities for key transition points
1. Learning to Experiment –
workshops and activities for key
transition points
Student Education Conference, University of Leeds
“The Leeds Graduate - the distinctive journey”
Friday 9 January, Parallel Session 3, 14.10-14.40
Anna Seabourne
Anika Easy
2. Draw or write
your ideas on
the coloured
sheets!
Experimental?
What does ‘experimental’
mean to you?
11. 2. Use Twitter as part of your learning network
Personal learning network
Ask questions and share
ideas with other students
Developing relationships
with other people
interested in your topic
Twitter webinar
