Some great items about inclusive teaching, Gen AI, authentic assessments, deep learning, decolonising the curriculum, assessing teamwork and more in the latest #WeeklyResourceRoundup. I'll tag contributors tomorrow wordpress.aber.ac.uk/e-learning/202… #AberPGCTHE

Our latest Collegiate Commentary blog post is from Kenny Anderson, Director, Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAPWest). Kenny offers his reflection on our series: ‘Being Student parents/carers’, and shares what SWAP are doing to support these students: edin.ac/3A40cca

Looking for innovative course designs? Rose Day, Learning Technologist HCAatEdinburgh, highlights the HCA TEL Learn Ultra Showcase featuring some of the innovative online courses that creatively use #edtech in course designs. #OnlineLearning #learnultra teaching-matters-blog.ed.ac.uk/unveiling-inno…

Three reasons you should be using GIFs in online learning and teaching. Students as Change Agents Programme Managers, Aidan Tracey and Emma Taylor discuss creative use of #GIFs in fostering connection and #studentengagement in #onlinelearning environments. teaching-matters-blog.ed.ac.uk/three-reasons-…

Welcome to our Aug-Sep series: Critical insights into contemporary issues in HE! Look out for reflexive discussions&debates on modern-day structural, economic, political&social issues within academic culture in the UK: edin.ac/4co3eFz #academia

🔊New podcast: What is interdisciplinarity? Emily Shaw, an undergraduate student Edinburgh Futures Institute, takes us on a journey of exploring what 'interdisciplinarity' means. Tune in to hear from students and experts in the field, Dr David Overend and Dr Gill Robinson. teaching-matters-blog.ed.ac.uk/podcast-what-i…

How might we use creative activities like journal writing and art making in teaching and learning professionalism, ethics, and identity. Alan and Penny Barnard share their experience from the Family Medicine summer school 2024 Master of Family Medicine. teaching-matters-blog.ed.ac.uk/art-in-teachin…

"It’s safe to say that at least one person in your inner circle has felt burned out at some point in their lives" - In today's post, Tessa Warinner, Wellbeing adviser HCAatEdinburgh discusses a rising concern - #Burnout in academia. teaching-matters-blog.ed.ac.uk/what-is-burnou…

🎙️Listen to Grace and Tessa discuss the challenges state-educated students face when transitioning to university. Grace Clark, president of the 93% club (UoE branch), shares what the club is about and their various activities.. #wideningparticipation teaching-matters-blog.ed.ac.uk/podcast-studen…

5 tips for designing and delivering your first lectures - a helpful blog post by Josh Fogg, tutor and PhD student Edinburgh Uni Maths - preparation & pacing are key! edin.ac/3YR8nCZ #teaching #Tutoring

Although this comes at the issue from a different field, I found some helpful insights here on lecture prep and delivery.

The Student Partnership Agreement Funding Scheme is now open for applications for students & staff interested in working together on a funded project! Apply for up to £1000. Deadline 8 October 2024. Read how to apply here: edin.ac/46QXOSD #cocreation

🎧Podcast: In part 2 of their conversation, Grace and Tessa explore the challenges state-educated students face as they transition to university and the unique experiences of working class students. #wideningparticipation #mentalhealth #studentwellbeing teaching-matters-blog.ed.ac.uk/podcast-studen…

What are the biggest drivers of students’ Cost of Living Crisis? How can we better support students? Dora Herndon, President & Ruth Elliott, Vice President Community EUSA Student Opportunities discuss in today's post... Student illus. by Sara Albakri Edinburgh Futures Institute teaching-matters-blog.ed.ac.uk/impact-of-the-…

Is there a better way to provide feedback that both explains the mark and transfers clearly to future work? 💡Dr Sue Widdicombe & James Donaldson School of PPLS discuss a program level feedback idea that helps students build skills across various courses. teaching-matters-blog.ed.ac.uk/assessment-for…

Life in the academy is far from immune from the Cost of Living Crisis. Dr Neil Speirs Widening Participation Team shares his thoughts on how educators can adopt Freire's pedagogy of love and hope to help us make life on campus just that little bit easier to navigate: edin.ac/3Z1PNIw

A fantastic summary of what we do @ Teaching Matters - we are so much more than a blog!We're...co-creation, impact, dialogue, culture change, strategy, influencers, podcasters, activists, colleagues, student & staff champions, & most importantly - humans:edin.ac/3AHL7NU

Very insightful - worth a read if you're interested in the interface of student engagement and staff development. Congratulations to the team on the award!

Hannah McNeilly from Biomed Sci Edinburgh & Imogen Bevan from School of GeoSciences @ University of Edinburgh share their findings from piloting a six-week course, which took 10 PGT students on guided mindful nature walk to increase wellbeing: edin.ac/3AWRCfH #wellbeing