Active Learning CoP #8 - Theme: Student engagement via Educational Technologies
19th of June 2024 | 10am - 12pm | Online
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Guest speaker session: Apps for Active Learning. the key to student engagement?
As part of the Active Learning Community of Practice, we have invited Richard Beggs from Ulster University to discuss through an interactive session Ulster University’s journey using apps to encourage active learning in the classroom, labs and lecture theatres. In 2016 Ulster University started a pilot as part of their digital futures strategy called Apps for Active Learning. 7 years later this has led to over 250,000 student joins and countless more interactions. This pilot, led by Richard Beggs, initially identified two apps to try and encourage active learning in our learning spaces: Nearpod and Mentimeter, but over the duration also explored the VLE, Padlet, AR/VR, Vevox and Mersive Solstice.
The session will also show the process of learning design with staff using storyboarding and discuss lessons learned both from an implementation perspective, but also staff adoption and student engagement.
Biography: Richard Beggs, NTF, PFHEA, CMALT is a Senior Lecturer in Higher Education Practice at Ulster University based in the Centre for Curriculum Enhancement and Approval. Richard has led several initiatives at Ulster University that have transformed student learning experiences such as Apps for Active Learning, Digital Storytelling, Student Learning Partners, Active Learning Champions and Learning Landscapes. He is Course Director for First Steps to Teaching and also teaches on the PgCHEP and Med programmes. Outside of Ulster Richard is the Chair of the ALT Active Learning Special Interest Group, a Jisc Community Champion, a member of the Active Learning Network and an Advance HE Accreditor.
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For the last part of the session, there will be an opportunity for participants to further share their experiences and challenges around this theme through an open discussion.
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