Welcome to the December 2023 edition of the HEFi newsletter. In this edition, you can find information about our upcoming training events, about some HEFi tools guidance, and some top tips for canvas.
HEFi MicroCPD – The Benefits of Introducing a Student Buddy Scheme
This semester, HEFi is sharing the outcomes of some recent Education Enhancement Fund projects via its regular MicroCPD videos. In the second video of the series, Zoe Abbas and Usha Murria (Birmingham School of Dentistry) explain how they introduced a student buddy scheme within the School of Dentistry, and how this has benefitted students.
HEFi MicroCPD – The Benefits of Introducing a Student Buddy Scheme
Upcoming events
Date: Wednesday 13 December 2023 (14:00-15:00) | Location: Zoom (link to be sent in due course)
This course is designed to make you familiar with University Canvas Framework (UCF). Covering the process of editing you canvas menu, material, collating it canvas modules tools.
Dates: Thursday 14 December 2023 (13:00-15:00) | Location: Old Gym Room 202A Second Floor
Are you looking to enhance your video skills for the purpose of creating educational media? This hands-on workshop is designed to build upon the competencies introduced in our online "Media Essentials: Stating Your Creative Journey" course.
See the full range of the
Events, seminars and workshops available across HEFi.
HEFi in the Spotlight - HEA Fellowship awards
Congratulations to
Gemma Westwood (Senior Digital Education Developer, Assessment) who has successfully achieved Fellowship of the HEA via our Beacon Scheme. In her application Gemma demonstrates a student centred approach to teaching and supporting learning focused around creating an inclusive and accessible learning environment.
HEFi Online guidance
The Higher Education Futures Institute have created a library of self-paced guidance on teaching and learning, and digital tools such as Canvas and Panopto. Please take some time to explore all the resources we have to offer.
Top tips: Student view in Canvas?
Did you know that you can preview how your course will look to a student. In this top tip we show you how to navigate to and use the student view feature in Canvas.
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