Active learning –Students create, answer, discuss and rank questions –High student engagement –Benefits from large class numbers –Minimal instructor intervention Output –Measure the impact using concept tests to measure understanding –Develop best practice for further application Web-based peer tutoring in science education

A tailorable resource pack for multimedia based “assessments for learning”. Resources for students and academics Video based assessments Concept Mapping based assessments Evaluation methodologies Benefits: Alternative student centred assessment Encourages socially constructive learning Development of tangible life-long skills Enhances employability Pick and Mix for Alternative Assessments.

Inverting the Classroom. Student view content of lecture online in advance Lecture hour – student work on problems in groups Online Quiz to check key understanding Structured post-lecture work: tutorial activities Weekly Cycle Study student engagement in module overall and classroom Prepare “How to” pack for academics seeking to implement a similar initiative

Applying for a Fellowship Interesting in applying next year? –Funding available to develop and evaluate a specific project that supports the enhancement of learning –Call in mid April 2014 –Deadline in mid July 2014 –Workshops to help develop proposal will be held in semester 2