Welcome to the January 2024 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.
Education in Practice Journal: Volume 4, Issue 2 (December 2023)
HEFi is proud to announce the latest issue of Education in Practice is now available to read online! This peer-reviewed University journal provides an accessible publication route for staff and students who are looking to disseminate teaching and learning practices, as well as ideas and developments around educational matters. We invite you to take a look and enjoy reading a wide range of educational topics from accessibility and inclusivity to feedback literacy and digital learning. If you are interested in writing for our next issue (Spring/Summer 2024), please get in touch with our editorial team at: hefi.eip@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Upcoming events
Dates: Thursday 01 February 2024 (13:00-15:00) | Location: Old Gym Room 202A Second Floor
This workshop, led by Marios Hadjianastasis and Alison Davies, offers a whistle-stop tour through the processes of designing, planning and delivering focus groups and interviews. As part of our series of workshops exploring qualitative research and evaluation, participants will be introduced to some practicalities that might be considered when preparing for and running focus groups and interviews to achieve rich data. There will be opportunity to discuss and ask questions during the session. Please note this event is for internal only.
CPD100 - Introduction to the University of Birmingham Digital Ecosystem for new starters
Date: Tuesday 23 January 2024 (Time: tbc) | Location: tbc.
CPD106 - Panopto – launching / creating recordings, sharing
Date: Thursday 25 January 2024 (Time: tbc) | Location: tbc.
CPD107 - Engagement – Padlet / polling (point solutions currently)
Date: Monday 29 January 2024 (Time: tbc) | Location: tbc.
CPD101 - Introduction to all elements of the UoB structure, where HEFi fits into the structure
Date: Wednesday 31 January 2024 (Time: tbc) | Location: tbc.
See the full range of the Events, seminars and workshops available across HEFi.
HEFi in the Spotlight - Ruskin Land Virtual Tour
Over recent years, members of the HEFi Digital LES team have supported the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFOR) in the development of a virtual tour for the BIFOR FACE facility. Created by assembling 360 images using the online platform ThingLink, the virtual tour enables viewers to explore the site and learn about the research conducted there. The tour is used in many different ways for educational purposes and also as part of BIFOR’s active outreach programme which engages with schools and the public. You can see an early version of the Ruskin Land virtual tour.
Additional funding has been secured by EDACS to enhance the resource and develop additional educational resources. This will be supported by colleagues in HEFi, and we update on progress later in the year.
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 Tip - Scheduling Announcements in a Canvas Course
A feature that is often overlooked in Canvas is the ability to schedule announcements for students. This video demonstrate's how to create announcements including a time and date for publishing to students.
View our previous HEFi newsletters.