[1] Designing a curriculum fit for the future

WORKSHOP Designing a curriculum fit for the future Author (s) Chantel Patel College of Human and Health Sciences Abstract Much has been said about online curriculum, blended learning , flipped classrooms but little has been said about designing curriculum which supports learning at HE. Currently we design our curriculum in line with our relevant discipline…

[2] Designing the field courses of the future: interdisciplinary fieldwork and peer-led learning in the Indian Himalayas

WORKSHOP Designing the field courses of the future: interdisciplinary fieldwork and peer-led learning in the Indian Himalayas Author Osian Elias, Laura Roberts, Nicholas Felstead College of Science Abstract This workshop will present findings on a pedagogic research project on an interdisciplinary field course to the Indian Himalayas and offer participants an opportunity to brainstorm future…

[4] How to set-up and assess group work – the need for collaborative learning for future graduates

WORKSHOP How to set-up and assess group work – the need for collaborative learning for future graduates Author Nigel Francis Swansea University Medical School Abstract The ability to work as part of a team is an essential skill for the modern graduate and assessing students working in groups can be an incredibly powerful tool, provided…

[10] Y Clinig Iaith: Arfer Cyfredol a Chyfeiriadau’r Dyfodol / The Language Clinic: Current Practice and Future Directions

WORKSHOP Y Clinig Iaith: Arfer Cyfredol a Chyfeiriadau’r Dyfodol / The Language Clinic: Current Practice and Future Directions Author Alex Lovell Prezi – Welsh Prezi – English Abstract Cynllun unigryw a sefydlwyd gan Adran y Gymraeg yw’r Clinig Iaith. Mae’r Clinig Iaith, a gynigir drwy gydol y flwyddyn academaidd, yn cyflwyno darpariaeth anffurfiol unigol i…

[11] Reading the future: Revitalizing Your Reading Lists

WORKSHOP Reading the future: Revitalizing Your Reading Lists Author Lori Havard and Erika Gavillet Slides Abstract How do you view your reading lists? Do they work well for you and your students? Are they pedagogically sound? Would you like to do something different with them? What are their benefits and limitations? Swansea University Library is…

[22] Dysgu ar-lein: y cyfleoedd a’r heriau / Going online: opportunities and pitfalls

WORKSHOP Dysgu ar-lein: y cyfleoedd a’r heriau / Going online: opportunities and pitfalls Author Rhian Jones Abstract Wrth inni edrych i’r dyfodol, mae defnyddio technoleg er mwyn cyfoethogi’r profiad dysgu yn bwnc o gryn ddiddordeb ar draws yr holl sectorau addysg, yng Nghymru ac yn fyd-eang. Gall hyn olygu ystod o bethau, o ddefnyddio technoleg…

[27] Evaluation of employer engagement in curriculum design: A wise man seeks wise counsel

WORKSHOP Evaluation of employer engagement in curriculum design: A wise man seeks wise counsel Author Penny Neyland and Laura Roberts Abstract In recent decades increasing pressure has been put on Higher Education Institutes not just to provide excellence in education and drive research and innovation, but also to ensure excellent outcomes for students in terms…

[29] Assessing students in Immersive Virtual Reality – Examinations of the future?

WORKSHOP Assessing students in Immersive Virtual Reality – Examinations of the future? Author Laura Mason and Marc Holmes Abstract There is a growing interest in the use of virtual reality (VR) in higher education and the College of Engineering at Swansea University has been investigating and developing VR projects over the last couple of years….

[32] The use and implementation of online assessment (formative and summative).

WORKSHOP The use and implementation of online assessment (formative and summative). Author Charlie Earle and Angharad Thomas Abstract When and how online assessment can be used within a module is a question which is increasingly likely to be asked by a lecturer. Online assessment not only allows a lecturer to assess the students’ knowledge but…

[42] You Can’t Teach That! Creativity as a Learning Outcome.

WORKSHOP You Can’t Teach That! Creativity as a Learning Outcome. Author Ben Martin Abstract A report by The World Economic Forum, The Future of Jobs, estimates that by 2020 creativity will have risen to become third most sought after skill by employers, beaten only by complex problem solving and critical thinking. This makes sense; as…