This novel education course is an important output from the Lydia Osteoporosis Project, an extensive programme of research and education at QMU, ongoing since 2012
A tutor toolkit to promote a Sense of Belonging for online learners
“the greater a student’s “sense of belonging” to the university, the greater is his or her commitment to that institution … and the more likely it is that he or she will remain” (Hoffman et al (2002-2003, p.228). Online learners need to develop and maintain a healthy Sense of Belonging (SoB) if they are to … Continue reading A tutor toolkit to promote a Sense of Belonging for online learners
Visit to Metropolitan College – October 2018
A total of 85 participants from subject specialisms as diverse as journalism, speech and language, business, media, physiotherapy and occupational therapy attended the six workshops on
A comparison between online and face-to-face students experiences by Professor Scarabottolo
Professor Nello Scarabottolo from the University of Milan shared his research with us comparing students who are studying face-to-face or online on his undergraduate computer degree. When the degree was launched it was the only one in Italy and was attractive to students especially those already working in the computer industry as well as those … Continue reading A comparison between online and face-to-face students experiences by Professor Scarabottolo
Blackboard TLC 2018
Blackboard’s Teaching and Learning Conference (TLC) returned to the UK this year, in the vibrant city of Manchester. The conference was attended by participants from 101 institutions in 22 countries and provided us with the opportunity to catch up with our peers, discuss best practice and contribute to shaping the future direction of the EdTech sector. … Continue reading Blackboard TLC 2018
Introducing free, short, online taster sessions
On 5 April 2018, Rachel Mapson from Speech, Hearing and Sciences and Nial Vivian from the Consumer Dispute Resolution Centre shared their experiences of creating and running open, online courses to raise awareness of their online programmes. These are short courses, lasting between 2 to 5 weeks, which are available to anyone who signs up … Continue reading Introducing free, short, online taster sessions
ONLINE CURRICULUM DESIGN
In this first event of QMU’s online network for online tutors, Professor Keith Smyth from the University of Highlands and Islands, will be
