Colleagues preparing TEF submissions will recognise how important it is to be able to measure the impact of projects and activities intended to improve the student experience. The Library Services Student Engagement Team have been thinking about this, and have produced a report on their 2017/18 project work. Library Services student engagement 2017-18 impact document Including lots of infographics, it makes interesting reading, both in relation to how Library Services have been working with students to improve the Service, and also in relation to how project leaders can build impact assessment into project design. Additionally it has some impressive materials on how to communicate project impact.

Both Dr Sue Cuthbert and Dr Scott Andrews attended the UVAC Conference in November 2018 on behalf of the University of Worcester, regarding National Apprenticeships. Below are links to both of the presentations that were shown at the Conference: Unlocking Potential Through Work-Integrated Learning – Developing the Role of Apprenticeship Coach to Maximise the Apprentice HE Learning Experience in the Workplace Dr Sue Cuthbert and Alexandra Middleton uvac national apprenticeship conference sue cuthbert ally middleton final 191118 Collaborative FE/HE Degree Apprenticeship Programme Development – the Case for a New “Signature Pedagogy” for Work Integrated Learning Dr Scott Andrews and Laura Ratcliffe uvac conference presentation sa-lr v1

In 2015 the Institute of Education was awarded £1,000 for achieving over 55% student engagement with the University’s Course Evaluation Survey (CES). Following discussion with academic staff, the Institute Student Representatives decided to use the money to support the establishment of an Academic Society (Education Enhancement Society). In 2017 the society won the Student Union Award for best new society. When the Institute was awarded £1,000 in 2017 the Student Representatives decided once again to donate the money to the society. The money was to be used to fund a conference focusing on supporting children who have experienced bereavement. In early 2018 Erica Brown was approached by members of the Education Enhancement Society Committee. During several meetings they discussed the possibility that the event should… Read moreSchool of Education Adverse Life Experience Conference October 2018

From the Assessment Task and Finish Group, two new guides for staff and students have been produced: Making feedback on assignments effective; a style guide for tutors Providing feedback on assignments is one of the most time-consuming things tutors do. Extensive research shows that it can also be one of the most influential things tutors do to improve student learning. However, this relies on the students engaging with the feedback. It is known that successful engagement leads to better attainment for students and more positive student survey results. This document aims to provide guidance so that time spent marking has an impact. Assessment Guidance for Students This guide provides short explanations for various commonly used terms (e.g. formative and summative assessment) in order to help… Read moreNew resources for supporting staff and students with assessment and feedback

Slides from presentation and a poster presentation from the EDULEARN18 Conference which took place in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, from 2nd – 4th July.  EduLearn18 Developing an observation tool CR Poster presentation for EDULearn 2018 KW & LB

Slides from presentation at International Assessment in Higher Education Conference, 28 June 2018, Manchester UK 2018.06.28 AHE 2018 v8 final

Did you know that students from any course across the University can get involved with Worcester Enterprise events and activities to develop their business start-up ideas, and enterprise skills?  Many of these opportunities are free.  A brief summary of opportunities for students is below and you can read more on each section: Incubate and grow your business idea whilst at university Do YOU have a business idea, live in Worcestershire and not already registered the idea with HMRC? Become involved in our #Worcesterpreneur events “Got a great business idea?” – our annual competition Business ideas clinics Join the Worcester Media lab To find out more about Worcester Media Lab, visit: www.worcestermedialab.com To keep up to date on our activities and programmes, visit: www.worcesterenterprise.org

  Impacting student attainment and satisfaction through resource lists by Dr Luke Devine  University Tutor, Institute of Humanities       This case study identifies the impact of innovative practice vis-a-vis resource lists on learners and staff using the example of SOCG3110: ‘Race,’ Ethnicity and Education (2016-17). The case study was driven by a desire to use the module’s resource list to foster students’ independent research and critical engagement with recommended texts and in the process to positively impact summative assessment outcomes.   Accordingly I structured the list around the module programme, with the inclusion of introductory guidance on how to navigate the resource and additional sections including ‘introductory reading’, ‘key concepts’, ‘weblinks’, and ‘journals’. In designing the list it was vital to ensure alignment… Read moreVignettes of Practice: Impacting Student Attainment and Satisfaction Through Resource Lists

Recently three members of the TEL Working Group shared examples of technology enhanced learning (TEL) that they have implemented, and achieved great advancements in student engagement and participation. Inspired by the RSA Animate video of a TED Talk , David Hunt of IoE has produced a 6 minute animated video briefing for a key assessment for his teacher education students, using widely available software to create an animated video. David has no background in animation or drawing but what he has produced looks highly professional and students love it! David says it took him about 5 hours to produce – see the video and his presentation. Paul Golz of ISES explained how he has used OneNote (available on all University computers as part of the… Read moreThree inspirational examples of technology enhanced innovations in learning and teaching