In this episode we are joined by Simon Gibbon, Professor Phil Newton, and Phil Maull to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence upon assessment security, and the recent publication of guidance for staff looking to redesign assessments in the age of AI.

There are many helpful resources and services referenced in this episode that Swansea University Staff can access here:

Yn y bennod hon, bydd Simon Gibbon, yr Athro Phil Newton, a Phil Maull yn ymuno â ni i drafod effaith deallusrwydd artiffisial ar ddiogelwch asesiadau, a chyhoeddiad diweddar canllawiau i staff sydd am ailgynllunio asesiadau yn oes DA.

In this episode, we hear from Dr. David Playfoot and Prof. Jo Berry about strategies we can incorporate into our teaching practice that empower neurodiverse students to succeed at university.

Teaching fundamentals is a new series of staff development sessions from SALT which aim to consider aspects of learning, teaching and assessment which are fundamentals to student experience and success. In this episode of A Pinch of SALT, we hear from Suzanne Wells – an organiser of the series – and Kate Ellis-Davies, who will be sharing her experiences of large group teaching and strategies for formative assessment at the first session of the Teaching Fundamentals series.

Swansea University Staff can book onto the Teaching Fundamentals series through SALTs new Learning and Teaching Development Calendar.

Mae Teaching Basics yn gyfres newydd o sesiynau datblygu staff gan SALT sy'n ceisio ystyried agweddau ar ddysgu, addysgu ac asesu sy'n hanfodol i brofiad a llwyddiant myfyrwyr. Yn y bennod hon o A Pinch of SALT, cawn glywed gan Suzanne Wells – trefnydd y gyfres – a Kate Ellis-Davies, a fydd yn rhannu ei phrofiadau o addysgu mewn grwpiau mawr a strategaethau ar gyfer asesu ffurfiannol yn sesiwn gyntaf y Addysgu Hanfodion. cyfres.

Gall staff Prifysgol Abertawe archebu lle ar y gyfres Addysgu Hanfodion trwy Galendr Datblygu Dysgu ac Addysgu newydd SALT.

In this episode, SALT's technology enhanced learning team return to A Pinch of SALT to share their top tips for getting the most out of tech in teaching in the new academic year. Their recommendations cover new tools, providing a quality experience on our digital learning platforms, and online quizzing.

Today we welcome Tab Betts, co-founder of the Active Learning Network and a Lecturer in Higher Education Pedagogy at the University of Sussex; and Luke O'Sullivan, a Senior Academic Developer from Swansea University's Academy of Learning and Teaching (SALT).

In this episode we discuss how Active Learning pedagogy is a game changer in the classroom, how lecturers can take their first steps in implementing Active Learning approaches, and how we can scale these strategies for use in large lecture theater scenarios.

We also hear about the work of the Active Learning Network, the ways in which colleagues in education can benefit from their activities, and the opportunities for staff to get involved and contribute to the life of the network. To find out more:

Swansea University staff can access a one-page primer on Active Learning, and contact SALT to get connected with Swansea University's Active Learning community.

In this episode, we welcome Richard Bayliss and Lisa Thomas of Swansea University's School of Management, and Louise Rees from Swansea Academy of Learning and Teaching. We discuss the importance of building community on our courses, and effective strategies for achieving this both inside and outside of the classroom.

If you'd like to find out more about effective practice in this area, you can check out our elink.io resources for Building Community at the start of your course, and Ongoing tips for Building Community.

Yn y bennod hon, rydym ni’n croesawu Richard Bayliss a Lisa Thomas o Ysgol Reolaeth Prifysgol Abertawe, a Louise Rees o Academi Dysgu ac Addysgu Abertawe. Rydym ni’n trafod pwysigrwydd meithrin ymdeimlad o gymuned ar ein cyrsiau, a strategaethau effeithiol ar gyfer cyflawni hyn yn yr ystafell ddosbarth a’r tu hwnt iddi.

In this episode, we hear from Matthias Dilling and Zoe Clegg, lecturers and student experience leads in their respective departments. They give us an insight into how they are developing effective practice in Assessment Design and Feedback on their modules, and students’ response to those strategies. They also give us a preview of the feedback workshop they will be delivering at this year’s SALT conference.

Additionally, we hear from Rhian Ellis, a Senior Academic Developer from SALT, about the importance of developing Assessment Design and

Registration to attend this year’s SALT conference is now open. Be sure to book your place to be able to access Matthias and Zoe’s workshop.

Swansea University staff can also find out more about the PGCert, CPD

Yn y bennod hon, cawn glywed gan Matthias Dilling a Zoe Clegg, darlithwyr ac arweinwyr profiad y myfyrwyr yn eu hadrannau penodol. Maen nhw'n rhoi cipolwg i ni ar sut maen nhw'n datblygu ymarfer effeithiol wrth Ddylunio Asesiadau ac Adborth ar eu modiwlau, ac ymateb y myfyrwyr i'r strategaethau hynny. Byddant hefyd yn rhoi rhagolwg i ni o'r gweithdy adborth y byddan nhw'n ei gyflwyno yng nghynhadledd SALT eleni.

Yn ogystal, byddwn yn clywed gan Rhian Ellis, Uwch-ddatblygwr Academaidd yn SALT, am bwysigrwydd datblygu arferion Dylunio Asesiadau ac Adborth, a'r adnoddau y mae SALT yn eu darparu i'r perwyl hwn.

Mae modd cofrestru i fynd i gynhadledd Academi Dysgu ac Addysgu Abertawe (SALT) eleni bellach. Gwnewch yn siŵr eich bod yn cadw eich lle er mwyn cael mynediad at y gweithdy adborth.

Gall staff Prifysgol Abertawe hefyd gael rhagor o wybodaeth am y PGCert, rhaglenni datblygiad proffesiynol parhaus, rhaglen cynllunio dysgu ABC, ac adnoddau asesu ac adborth eraill drwy wefan SALT.

Students of higher education have a lot on their minds. So educators can feel as though they are constantly in competition for the engagement of a learner. In this episode we talk with Tamara Lewis and Melanie Hainke – Academic Developers from Swansea University’s Academy of Leaning and Teaching (SALT) - about effective strategies teachers can put into practice to maximise leaner engagement. 

You can see access the infographic mentioned in this episode at the following links: 

Mark Coleman’s presentation on the use of Slido in large lectures is also available to watch.

Mae gan fyfyrwyr addysg uwch lawer ar eu meddyliau. Gall addysgwyr deimlo eu bod yn cystadlu drwy’r amser am gyfranogiad dysgwr. Yn y bennod hon, rydym yn siarad â Tamara Lewis a Melanie Hainke – Datblygwyr Academaidd o Academi Dysgu ac Addysg Abertawe (SALT) – am strategaethau effeithiol y gall athrawon eu rhoi ar waith i fwyafu cyfranogiad dysgwyr. Gallwch gael mynediad at y ffeithlun a nodwyd yn y bennod hon drwy’r dolenni canlynol: 

Mae cyflwyniad Mark Coleman ar y defnydd o Slido mewn darlithoedd mawr hefyd ar gael i’w wylio.

Darren and Carys talk to Hilary Orange and Richard Hall about convening undergraduate and postgraduate work placement modules. In this episode we also hear about their relationship with local employers, their partnership with professional service teams and the importance of work placement modules more generally for Humanity students. 

During the discussion, The Work Placement Showcase event, to be held on 7 June 2023, is mentioned. If you would like further information on this event or any future showcases, please contact Richard Hall ([email protected]) or Hilary Orange ([email protected] ). 

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Mae Darren a Carys yn siarad â Hilary Orange a Richard Hall am drefnu modiwlau lleoliadau gwaith israddedig ac ôl-raddedig. Yn y bennod hon, rydyn ni hefyd yn clywed am eu perthynas â chyflogwyr lleol, eu partneriaeth â thimau gwasanaeth proffesiynol a phwysigrwydd modiwlau lleoliad gwaith yn fwy cyffredinol i fyfyrwyr y Dyniaethau. 

Yn ystod y drafodaeth, sonnir am y digwyddiad Arddangos Lleoliadau Gwaith, a gynhelir ar 7 Mehefin 2023. Os hoffech chi gael rhagor o wybodaeth am y digwyddiad hwn neu unrhyw arddangosiadau yn y dyfodol, cysylltwch â Richard Hall ([email protected]) neu Hilary Orange ([email protected] ). 

This episode features two members of Swansea University’s Climate Emergency Education Working Group: its Chair, Phil Brophy, Higher Education Project Manager, and Dr Penny Neyland, Associate Professor in Biosciences, talking about the University’s pilot programme delivering the Carbon Literacy training developed by Manchester Metropolitan University and embedding the climate emergency into HE curricula.

During the editing process, we looked up some details that we couldn’t remember during recording! Phil makes reference to a climate board game, this is called Keep Cool. Pam referred to a paper about embedding sustainability in accounting curricula, this is a 2015 paper by Kala Saravanamuthu

Mae'r rhifyn hwn yn cynnwys dau aelod o Weithgor Addysg Prifysgol Abertawe ynghylch yr Argyfwng Hinsawdd: ei Gadeirydd, Phil Brophy, Rheolwr Prosiect Addysg Uwch, a Dr Penny Neyland, Athro Cysylltiol yn y Biowyddorau, yn siarad am gynllun peilot y Brifysgol sy'n darparu hyfforddiant Llythrennedd Carbon wedi'i ddatblygu gan Brifysgol Fetropolitan Manceinion a sefydlu'r argyfwng hinsawdd mewn cwricwla addysg uwch.

Yn ystod y broses olygu, gwnaethom chwilio am fanylion na allem eu cofio wrth recordio! Mae Phil yn cyfeirio at gêm bwrdd sy'n ymwneud â'r hinsawdd; ei henw yw Keep Cool. Cyfeiriodd Pam at bapur ynghylch sefydlu cynaliadwyedd mewn cwricwla cyfrifeg; dyma bapur o 2015 gan Kala Saravanamuthu