‘InCurriculum’ A UK National Teaching Project Using technology for tutor and student learning exchange STLHE annual conference

Introduction The justification for the project The purpose of this discussion Overview of the project Core points Tutor and student talking heads Discussion Recommendations based on evidence

Justification & technology Changing practice for different learning Retention of students Student attainment Cost effective education- student centred Active -Independent learners Critical thinkers Contextualised learning

The purpose of this discussion The notion that the student experience can be enhanced by interactive technology. If negotiated between the tutor and the student To produce a learning strategy bridging the learning and activity

Overview InCurriculum ~ National Teaching Fellowship Project ~ 3 years Participating institutions -10 staff Lead :Norwich University College of the Arts University of Westminster (London) De Montford University (Midlands) 400 students from UG courses

Overview- Aims Transfer practice from Arts based courses To modify 3 modules at each institution, deliver & evaluate Dissemination of inclusive practice in course delivery & assessment TECHNOLOGY - underpinned the approach to changing practice

Student negotiated learning

Based upon the art & design ‘crit’ model Student lead discussion groups Focus on learning strategies and behaviours Emphasise diversity of approaches Share good practice - externalise learning Develop reflective practice - deep learning Capture/articulate student voice The negotiation

Keys points Online resources used to free up time for tutorials Students felt disengaged in a virtual environment however if negotiated valued Tutors needed more time to prepare alternative methods of assessment

Views from other institutions Reconnect with the student experience More connection between course design and institutional policy Students to be given the choice of different assessment methods Start valuing the student as the producer

Talking Heads- Vimeo Use of technology for student centred approach to learning. - MP3 -Camtasia -Flip Cams -Wikki- web sites -Prezi – For the holistic view

Conclusions made Reconfirm learning styles approach on the VLE Use MP3 for group discussion – peer observation- formative and summative assessment Use of Flip Cams/ video for critiques Virtual marking and MP3 for reconfirmation and reflection

Discussion How can resources be made available in several formats? What links can be made between learning style and assessment task? Criteria: Clarity of thought- Problem solving- Focus on the subject

The tutor and student voice Vimeo site Resources: InCurriculum vimeo site

Theories Humanist & Experiential/Process Theories: student centred, learners actions create the learning situation, engaging existing knowledge, learning from each other, non-linear process Four Worlds International: Volition- attention-goal setting- the action- perseverance-completion