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OnTask: what is it and why should you be using it?
OnTask is a software platform designed to improve the academic experience of students through the delivery of timely, personalised and actionable student feedback through email messages.聽
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A no fear approach to learning analytics
Learning analytics is a complex area, and it can be daunting to even think about where to start. This is why we have a team dedicated to learning analytics. As part of the Learning Enhancement and Innovation Unit, the Learning Analytics Team offer assistance to staff within the University looking for data insights in order to enhance learning and teaching practices.
A summary of the 2018 Learning Enhancement & Innovation Grant Scheme
The聽Learning Enhancement and Innovation Grant聽Projects for 2018 have officially concluded. After collating the final reports, we can now share a summary of each of the nine projects that were part of this scheme.聽The 2018 LEI grant scheme facilitated projects that aimed to enhance and develop new and better approaches to achieving student learning outcomes.聽The funds enabled projects to extend beyond normal teaching activities and show innovation in aspects of teaching, learning and assessment.
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A new approach to a proven initiative: Using technology to provide a fresh, service-driven approach to small group student learning
Dr Chelsea Avard was awarded a 2018 LEI Grant for her application titled: 鈥淧ASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) Online Pilot Program鈥.
Understanding the importance of inclusive learning design
In 2018, Elizabeth Yong was awarded a Learning Enhancement & Innovation (LEI) Grant for her application entitled: 鈥淰ideo captions and inclusive learning design鈥.
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Discovering new ways to convey complex concepts to students
Dr Mark Dodd and Dr Jamie Botten were awarded a 2018 Learning Enhancement and Innovation Grant for their application titled: 鈥淟earning Experience Design (LXD): An end-to-end evaluation of learning objects, from co-creation to learning impact鈥.
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Enhancing student experience through the adoption of Echo360 Active Learning Platform
Joy McEntee, Jessica Viven-Wilksch & Rebecca Vivian were awarded a 2018 LEI grant for their application titled:聽鈥淓ncouraging 成人大片 staff to use the Echo360 Active Learning Platform and evaluating effectiveness in formally assessing鈥.
Assessing student engagement during times of remote learning
During times of remote learning, the ability to assess student engagement with course content has become increasingly important. The New Analytics tool within each course in MyUni can provide data insights into student engagement and participation with content and resources within a course.
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