Workshop 1 (Introductions): Course design, active & e-learningJamie Wood
Presentation from first workshop of the New Techniques and Technologies for Text-Based Disciplines coaching programme at the University of Mainz (https://coachingmainz.wikispaces.com/Homepage), 26th February 2014.
An overview icluding basic principles and references. It was presented during a workshop on Differentiation for EFL teachers of the Alpha Athens School district. (There are problems with the content in the slides, which is not properly viewed. I don't have a clue why this is happening. Should I upload the file in a different format?). My sincerest apologies, anyway..
Workshop 1 (Introductions): Course design, active & e-learningJamie Wood
Presentation from first workshop of the New Techniques and Technologies for Text-Based Disciplines coaching programme at the University of Mainz (https://coachingmainz.wikispaces.com/Homepage), 26th February 2014.
An overview icluding basic principles and references. It was presented during a workshop on Differentiation for EFL teachers of the Alpha Athens School district. (There are problems with the content in the slides, which is not properly viewed. I don't have a clue why this is happening. Should I upload the file in a different format?). My sincerest apologies, anyway..
Many colleges aim to develop students into lifelong learners. This presentation focuses on techniques which foster learning independence. Objectives covered include: learning objectives conducive to independent learning, verbal and non-verbal strategies for building rapport (using rapport to raise student expectations), communication strategies for raising learning independence, building learning confidence, and tutoring strategies for developing learning independence.
This presentation also covers assessments for tracking progression towards learning independence. Rubrics provided include specific behaviors that correlate to varying levels of learning independence, including behaviors that indicate high levels of learning independence – signs a student is prepared to become a lifelong learner.
Making Digital History: students creating online learning objects at the Univ...Jamie Wood
Presentation at the Teaching History in Higher Education Conference, London, September, 2015: http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_2471.html
Many colleges aim to develop students into lifelong learners. This presentation focuses on techniques which foster learning independence. Objectives covered include: learning objectives conducive to independent learning, verbal and non-verbal strategies for building rapport (using rapport to raise student expectations), communication strategies for raising learning independence, building learning confidence, and tutoring strategies for developing learning independence.
This presentation also covers assessments for tracking progression towards learning independence. Rubrics provided include specific behaviors that correlate to varying levels of learning independence, including behaviors that indicate high levels of learning independence – signs a student is prepared to become a lifelong learner.
Making Digital History: students creating online learning objects at the Univ...Jamie Wood
Presentation at the Teaching History in Higher Education Conference, London, September, 2015: http://www.history.org.uk/resources/secondary_news_2471.html
Nothing about them without them: Authentically engaging students in UDL growthFrederic Fovet
Presentation at the 1st International Universal Design for Learning Symposium Learning Together.
Maynooth University, June 8th, 2023
There has been a growing interest for Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for inclusion in both the K-12 and post-secondary sectors over the last decade, and this momentum has been noticeable globally. The body of literature which evidences the pedagogical benefits of UDL implementation for the inclusion of diverse learners is now broad and diversified. There is also growing interest in examining UDL implementation from a leadership and administrative perspective, examining it as a management of change process.
Throughout this growth in scholarship and field initiatives, the concepts of student voice and student advocacy have frequently been used and showcased. The literature regarding the learner role in the process of UDL implementation is, however, still limited. Placing learners in the driving seat when it comes to UDL adoption is therefore purely conceptual and abstract at this stage. It will be challenging to genuinely scale-up UDL as a framework, in both the K-12 sector and the post-secondary landscape, until students have considered with care and offered an active leadership role. Students’ perception of UDL and its objectives are key in the success of initiatives that seek to integrate it across organizations.
This fully interactive session will examine the various facets of the notion of learner involvement in the process of UDL adoption. First, the session will consider the way UDL must be explicitly discussed with learners within the class, while UDL initiatives are attempted. Failure to explain this process to students, and to actively engage them in it, significantly limits the scope of such efforts. The second part of the session will consider learner voice beyond the class itself, and will discuss ways to involve students as co-advocates for UDL growth, across institutions. This is a rich and complex process of critical empowerment which has unfortunately been so far rushed or ignored. The third part of the session will consider how UDL professional development should be addressed not just to educators but to student groups and student representatives. This section of the presentation will explore how the UDL principles must bee woven into such resources and PD for students and student groups, and how they must inform the design of such initiatives.
SYNERGY Induction to Pedagogy Programme - Training of Peers (ENGLISH)Sarah Land
The SYNERGY Induction to Pedagogy programme was created by project partners, with the aim of helping micro-enterprise owners using the SYNERGY Exchange platform, to engage in peer-to-peer learning opportunities. This training programme comprises six modules and is delivered over 5 hours through a series of video lectures and PowerPoints which have been written, developed and recorded by project partners.
These modules provide micro-enterprise owners with a sound understanding of the basics in relation to e-didactics, quality criteria of peer-learning, evaluation of online learning resources and online learning environments, producing quality learning resources for peers and other knowledge that has helped them to become competent and confident online peer-educators. This module is entitled ‘Training of Peers’ and provides content which provides an introduction to the characteristics of peer educators, instructional design theory and some common models used, and a brief overview of adult learning styles.
These slides are available in English, Finnish, German, Greek, Italian and Romanian.
From curiosity to sustainable individual implementation: Getting settled into...Frederic Fovet
While Universal Design for Learning (UDL) had gained in momentum across Canadian post-secondary institutions over the last decade, oftentimes instructors who are introduced to the framework get few opportunities to consider detailed implementation or to reflect fully on its implication for their own teaching and learning – beyond the initial increased awareness of the need for accessibility and inclusion of all diverse learners. As a result, much of this initial curiosity and interest tends to die down, for simple lack of support, infrastructure, and time.
This session will seek to address this common issue and ongoing challenge, by offering participants a half day of deep immersion into the principles of UDL and their implementation in class. After a quick refresher of the key characteristics of the UDL approach, the participants will be encouraged to work in teams on hands-on case studies and scenarios that will offer them the opportunity to fully gauge what the redesign of a class delivery or assessment – along UDL principles - might look like and imply.
The workshop will also include a large segment reserved for interactive questions and discussions. This will offer participants the opportunity to develop their reflection around UDL implementation in their practice and individual professional context in detail and depth. The whole group will have the opportunity to review a number of hands on concerns and preoccupations and to equip all participants with a degree of autonomy in relation to the implementation of UDL into their teaching and learning.
Adult Student Success: How Does Awareness Correlate to Program Completion?Cengage Learning
Adult Student Success: How Does Awareness Correlate to Program Completion?
Presented by: Dr. Barbara Calabro and Dr. Melanie Yerk
Date Recorded: 12/9/2014
This installment of Cengage Learning’s College Success Faculty Engagement Webinar Series will help instructors and administrators to better understand the multi-faceted approaches to adult student success and retention by exploring the factors that specifically impact how adult students learn (including motivation, personality development, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as they relate to adult students, self-esteem, and financial literacy) and by discussing the foundational competencies necessary for success both in college and in the workplace.
Presentation from the I Seminário Internacional de Estudos sobre a Antiguedade e o Medievo: Ocidente e Oriente, 11-12 April 2017, Univesidade Estadual de Londrina, funded by Santander Universities.
Teaching Medieval History: The E-Learning LandscapeJamie Wood
Co-presentation with Dr Antonella Luizzo Scorpo (History, University of Lincoln) from the Teaching History in Higher Education: the 14th annual Higher Education Academy Teaching and Learning Conference 2012
Social media and e-learning in history teaching in UK HE – filling a gap?Jamie Wood
Presentation from Changing the Learning Landscape – Social Media in the Humanities workshop, 15th May 2013, Institute of Education University of London.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher presents at the OECD webinar ‘Digital devices in schools: detrimental distraction or secret to success?’ on 27 May 2024. The presentation was based on findings from PISA 2022 results and the webinar helped launch the PISA in Focus ‘Managing screen time: How to protect and equip students against distraction’ https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/managing-screen-time_7c225af4-en and the OECD Education Policy Perspective ‘Students, digital devices and success’ can be found here - https://oe.cd/il/5yV
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS ModuleCeline George
Bills have a main role in point of sale procedure. It will help to track sales, handling payments and giving receipts to customers. Bill splitting also has an important role in POS. For example, If some friends come together for dinner and if they want to divide the bill then it is possible by POS bill splitting. This slide will show how to split bills in odoo 17 POS.
7. Who knows best?
– Students
• Students experience more teaching of different types (=
breadth), including in school
• Some are trainee teachers (in Germany)
– Teachers
• Have depth of knowledge and experience
• Have expert disciplinary knowledge and skills
• Have a better understanding of what the overall aim of
T&L is within the discipline
– You…
8. But…
• “Difficult” topics are often the most
important/ significant (often with hindsight)
– A course that students do not seem to like is not
necessarily a ‘bad’ course
9. 2. Threshold concepts
• UK research project
• Characteristics of
successful teaching
environments
• Certain concepts held by
academic teachers and
experienced by students
as central to the mastery
of their subject
10. Threshold concepts (i)
• Conceptual gateways/ ‘portals’/
‘bottlenecks’
• Must be passed through (often with
difficultly) to arrive at new understandings
• Involve knowledge, understanding, skills,
practices, dispositions (so, not just
‘concepts’)
• Key to progress within discipline
• Hard to unlearn
11. • ‘The important feature of a threshold concept
is that it alters the way in which you think
about a subject. So it is not necessarily the
same as a "key", "core", "central" or even
"very important" idea or fact. [...] Nor is it an
instant insight […] they often have to be
worked at very hard.’
(www.doceo.co.uk/tools/threshold_3.htm)
12. Threshold Concepts (ii)
• Transformative: change the way
the student views the discipline.
• Troublesome: can be alien,
incoherent or counter−intuitive.
• Irreversible: difficult to unlearn.
• Integrative: draw together
previously unrelated aspects of
subject.
• Discursive: involve enhanced and
extended use of language.
13. • ‘Easy or difficult, obvious or counter to common
sense, neutral or threatening, threshold concepts
are what you need to grasp to join a
community—the community of people who
understand a particular subject. And if we as
teachers want to get others to join this
community, then helping them to understand
(and even to commit themselves to) is the crucial
and critical task.’
(www.bedspce.org.uk/threshold_4.htm)
14. • Bounded: serve as boundary markers for the
discipline.
• Liminal: likened to a ‘rite of passage’ within
the discipline.
15.
16. Example 1: Opportunity Cost in
Economics
• issue of comparing choices fundamental to
Economics: how individuals, groups, and societies
make choices, esp. when faced with the reality that
resources and alternatives are limited; no-one can
have everything, and in most cases the ‘constraints’
faced by chooser are quite severe and binding
• opportunity cost
– expresses basic relationship between scarcity and choice
– captures idea that choices can be compared; that every
choice (including not choosing) means rejecting
alternatives
– value placed on the rejected option by the chooser = the
obstacle to choice; what must be considered, evaluated
and ultimately rejected before the preferred option is
chosen
17. Opportunity cost
• Student who grasps this concept has
– moved a long way toward breaking out
of a framework of thinking that sees
choices as predetermined or
unchangeable
– moved toward seeing ‘two sides’ of
every choice and looking beyond
immediate consequences, and even
just monetary ‘costs’ towards a more
abstract way of thinking
– if ‘accepted’ by the individual student
as a valid way of interpreting the
world, it fundamentally changes their
way of thinking about their own
choices, as well as serving as a tool to
interpret the choices made by others
18. What might threshold concepts be in
Theology?
• For (limited) literature see:
http://www.ee.ucl.ac.uk/~mflanaga/thresholds.html#relig
19. • ‘tacit constructs that often sit behind explicit
domain [= subject] knowledge, and may
therefore operate as unrecognised, or at least
unacknowledged, assumptions in a tutor’s
teaching. Critically, […] it is these threshold
concepts that are the real drivers for the core
concepts and discourses within a discipline, and
things that must be made explicit to students if
they are to think effectively in the ways of that
discipline.’
(www.ukcle.ac.uk/resources/directions/previous/
issue17/threshold/)
20. How might we enable students to
better grasp these concepts?
21. 3 final points
• I learnt: Identity: an under-appreciated
element of T&L
• I observed: Feedback: a small ‘genau’ goes a
long way in class
• I think: Alignment: is key
24. References
• Comprehensive online bibliography on threshold concepts (general
and subject-specific advice):
– Threshold Concepts: Undergraduate Teaching, Postgraduate Training and
Professional Development: A short introduction and bibliography (UCL
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering):
http://www.ee.ucl.ac.uk/~mflanaga/thresholds.html
• Some specific works:
– Land, Ray, Jan H. F. Meyer and Jan Smith, eds. (2008), Threshold Concepts
within the Disciplines (Rotterdam).
– Meyer, Jan H. F., Ray Land and Caroline Baillie, eds. (2010), Threshold
Concepts and Transformational Learning (Rotterdam).
– Meyer, Jan H. F. and Ray Land, eds. (2006), Overcoming Barriers to
Student Understanding: threshold concepts and troublesome knowledge
(London and New York).
– Wuetherick B. and E. Loeffler (2013), Threshold Concepts and Decoding
the Humanities: A Case Study of a Threshold Concept in Art
History, Threshold Concepts: From Personal Practice to Communities of
Practice (Dublin), pp. 118-122