• Active learning– Students create, answer, discuss and rank

questions – High student engagement– Benefits from large class numbers– Minimal instructor intervention

• Output– Measure the impact using concept tests to

measure understanding– Develop best practice for further application

Web-based peer tutoring in science education

• A tailorable resource pack for multimedia based “assessments for learning”.

• Resources for students and academics• Video based assessments• Concept Mapping based assessments• Evaluation methodologies

• Benefits: • Alternative student centred assessment• Encourages socially constructive learning• Development of tangible life-long skills• Enhances employability

Pick and Mix for Alternative Assessments.

Inverting the Classroom.

Student view content of

lecture online in advance

Lecture hour – student work on

problems in groups

Online Quiz to check key

understanding

Structured post-lecture work: tutorial

activities

Weekly Cycle

• Study student engagement in module overall and classroom

• Prepare “How to” pack for academics seeking to implement a similar initiative

Applying for a Fellowship

• Interesting in applying next year?– Funding available to develop and

evaluate a specific project that supports the enhancement of learning

– Call in mid April 2014– Deadline in mid July 2014– Workshops to help develop proposal

will be held in semester 2