Tom and I talk about the various ways of encouraging engagement whether online or in a live setting through the use of various platforms. Tom is currently working on enable.port.ac.uk which is a team based approach to learning design with resources like explore.port.ac.uk helping people to understand the tools available. If you'd like to learn more about Tom's work you can check out his youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX1cUFXDkQXsvYeqnrWjZwQ 

Sue has developed a handbook on embedding study skills, which can be downloaded for free here  https://www.musostudy.com/toolkit/musostudy-handbook.pdf and if you'd like more details you can visit the web site here www.musostudy.com

After an extensive study across numerous countries and academics James Fenton, Julio Giminez, Katherine Mansfield, Martin Percy and Mariangela Spinillo have produced a book International Perspectives on Teaching and Learning Academic English in Turbulent Times. Published by Routledge and available to order now using discount code FLE22 for 20% off.

Alison introduces some ideas about the use of play-based learning, linked to her book The Value of Play in HE: A study, which is available free at https://engagingimagination.com/the-value-of-play-in-he-a-study-free-book/ and if anyone is interested in contacting her directly you can do so using [email protected] 

Tab is one of the organisers of the Active Learning Network that operates as a global community for those interested in more engaging learning and teaching. Today he talks to me about offering students the opportunity to explore ways of learning through making decisions and creating their own journey. He covers aspects such as the zone of proximal development, opportunities for students to be more active in their own learning using a narrative to provide fantasy and encouraging curiosity.

If anyone is interested in learning more about the Active Learning Network then check out the website: https://activelearningnetwork.com/

Today Nayiri talks to me about an activity that embeds a micro-course on sustainability in a module and helps them consider wider implications.

Nayiri Keshishi

Teaching Fellow (Learning Development), University of Surrey

[email protected]

Bio: Nayiri is a Learning & Development Teaching Fellow, with over seven years' experience in the design, development and delivery of engaging learning programmes, with a focus on academic and professional skills development. She has an MSc in Occupational & Business Psychology and is also a Fellow of The Higher Education Academy.

Web: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/people/nayiri-keshishi 

Hiral and I talk about the way spaces impact on learning. For further information check out these links:

Our podcast series: https://futurelearningenvironments.org/podcasts/

The design-research studio on university learning spaces (students' visions of their campus, based on their experiences): https://futurelearningenvironments.org/le-dr-lab/

Survey of capabilities in HEI that I mentioned and the tool that I am developing: https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/148222/

Pilot of the ‘Learning-space alinger’ tool at CU https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/141424/. More pilots happening now.

A book chapter on my research on the library – the theoretical basis for my work so far - https://centaur.reading.ac.uk/76702/

A cryptic title to this weeks episode perhaps. Amy introduces some group classroom activities to promote learning and trust amongst students. Take a listen and let us know what you think. If you're interested in contributing you can contact me at [email protected] as we prepare for season two.

Nadine discusses the introduction of a 4 week module at the beginning of the first year for Business and Management students (345 students approx.). Aiding transition and getting students to a place where they are thinking about industry and employment very early on in their academic journey. 

Gary and I talk about how students can benefit from authentic learning and assessment experiences. If you'd like to connect with Gary his Twitter handle is @Gary_F_Fisher

If you're interested in contributing to the podcast please contact Roger at [email protected]