The National Student Survey (NSS) questionnaire includes an optional question for respondents completing the survey online, asking how they found out about the NSS. Of those students who responded to the question in 2012: 42% said that they were told about the survey by a lecturer/member of staff 35% had followed a link forwardedRead more
The National Student Survey (NSS) questionnaire includes an optional question for respondents completing the survey online, asking how they found out about the NSS. Of those students who responded to the question in 2012: 42% said that they were told about the survey by a lecturer/member of staff 35% had followed a link forwardedRead more
I blogged on Ephorus last summer when we tested it as a potential solution to the issue of students submitting plagiarised coursework in languages other than English. In our (non-systematic) testing, it looked as if Ephorus might outperform Turnitin in this specific area. We’ve now subscribed to the service and it is integrated into LearnRead more
The National Student Survey (NSS) 2013 recently opened, and Loughborough final year undergraduate students are being invited to complete the form available online through the National Student Survey website. As the University’s Finalists, speak up – NSS 2013 site makes clear to our students, the form (1) is quick and easy to complete; (2) it is supported byRead more
Last week’s E-learning Showcase / Teaching Innovation Award event was a success, with around 70 colleagues attending over the course of the day. There were some thought-provoking presentations, notably by Laz Zindovic, VP Education of the Students’ Union in which he set out what students have come to expect in terms of learning technologies. All theRead more
The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) published its Institutional Review report for Loughborough University yesterday. In a press release entitled Higher education watchdog reviews Loughborough University, the QAA’s Chief Executive, Anthony McClaran, is quoted as saying: “There were many good areas identified at Loughborough University as the institution met UK expectations in academic standards, the quality of student learningRead more
In a bid to ensure its graduates are job ready, Keele University has recently introduced a ‘development strand’ to complement the academic curriculum. Facilitatated by a review of degree structures at the institution, the ‘development strand’ encourages students to reflect on their personal learning and evidence their development throughout their studies. Rather than a set of aspirational graduate attributesRead more
Applications for Loughborough University’s Teaching Innovation Awards 2013 are now being invited from both academic staff and learning support staff. These awards support practice-based pedagogical projects that will make an innovative contribution to enhancing learning and teaching practice, and are linked to the University’s strategic priorities. The closing date for applications is Thursday, 7th March 2013. PleaseRead more
The E-learning Showcase 2013 will take place in Brockington Extension on Friday 1st February from 10am – 5pm. This year, for the first time, we’re running it together with the Teaching Innovation Award (TIA) presentations. The outline schedule is as follows: 10:00am – 12:00pm E-learning presentations 12:00pm – 1:30pm Exhibition and buffetRead more
The E-learning Showcase 2013 will take place in Brockington Extension on Friday 1st February from 10am – 5pm. This year, for the first time, we’re running it together with the Teaching Innovation Award (TIA) presentations. The outline schedule is as follows: 10:00am – 12:00pm E-learning presentations 12:00pm – 1:30pm Exhibition and buffet lunch 1:30pm – 5.00pm Teaching Innovation AwardRead more