upcoming sessions

Teaching Intensive Research Informed Pedagogy Series for Professional Development

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Event 1 - september 19th 2023, 10:30am

Theme: Creative use of digital technologies for assessments

This event will consist of three interactive presentations (30 minutes each) which will look at using digital technologies (existing and emerging such as Generative AI) for designing, delivering and managing assessments.

Sue Beckingham

Associate Professor, NTF, SFHEA, FSEDA, MSc, MA, PgCLTHE

Principal Lecturer in Digital Analytics and Technologies

Sheffield Hallam University

Topic Title: Scaffolding the Effective use of EdTech for Group Assessments

Matthew France

DMI Expert, MSc, BA (Hons), DipM, FHEA, PGCert

Programme Leader, Digital Marketing

University of Bolton

Topic Title: Using AI to improve Summative Assessment Design

Dr Iain Stalker

BSc (Hons) Dunelm, MSc, PhD, PgCert LTHE, FHEA

Programme Leader IMBA

University of Bolton

Topic Title: Developing and Using Rubrics for Assessments

Event 2 - november 15th 2023, 10:30am

Theme: Standardisation of marking and moderation practices

Title: Standardisation and moderation practices

This event will be an interactive workshop which will look at good practice when trying to establish a standardisation process of marking and moderation practices relevant to a discipline or subject group. This session would be of particular benefit to new colleagues who have joined GMBS and for existing colleagues to refresh their training.

Dr Lisa cove

Acting Academic Registrar

University of Bolton

Angela Murray

Academic Co-ordinator - Standards, Enhancement and the Learner Experience

University of Bolton

event 3 - january 24th 2024, 10:30am

Theme: Authentic Assessment

Title: Engaging students through authentic assessment

In this interactive workshop, two international assessment experts will share their experiences and expertise to help you think through how assessment activities can become more fit for purpose and more engaging for students, whilst manageable for you. Drawing upon a wide range of global examples, they will offer you opportunities to explore how you can take practical steps to move towards more authentic assessment practices at the University of Bolton. Although this session is primarily directed to Business, Management and Accountancy staff, this workshop will have plenty to offer to staff teaching all disciplines.

Professor

Sally Brown

Independent Consultant in Learning, Teaching and Assessment and Emerita Professor at Leeds Beckett University.

Professor

kay sambell

Independent consultant and Visiting Professor of Assessment for Learning at the University of Sunderland and the University of Cumbria.

event 4 - march 13th 2024, 10:30am

Theme: Generative AI for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Given some of the apocalyptic stories of existential crises consequent of developments in AI broadly and Generative AI in particular, it's easy to get caught up in sci-fi narratives and feel a little at sea (before sighting the land that is an undiscovered country). Where do we even start, especially if we don’t have a computer science background? Whilst solitary adventures may form the backbone of many discovery narratives, this is something we need to do together: with colleagues, with students. There are of course big dangers ahead but also so many things that might amaze us and challenge us to reshape our understanding of the wider World. So, put on your (metaphorical or real) pith helmet and join us in this event where our guest speakers will share some interesting finds and asks some challenging questions about Generative AI and its integration in teaching and learning.