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Learn something new in 20 minutes: bite-size sessions for research, teaching and collaboration Andy Tattersall, University of Sheffield, [email protected] Jenny Freeman, University of Sheffield, [email protected] Claire Beecroft, University of Sheffield, [email protected] Ursula Potgieter, University of Sheffield, [email protected] Nowadays the environment in universities and other large knowledge organisations is increasingly pressurised with busy staff finding it increasingly difficult to make time for training, even when it might enhance their role and enable them to work more efficiently. We have pioneered an innovative, minimal-cost solution that encourages staff to engage with new technologies that could enhance their potential as researchers and their abilities as lecturers, as well as increase the skills-base of support staff. It is based on one very simple idea, that whilst individuals may not be able to spend hours training, they can spare 20 minutes during the mid-afternoon for a quick coffee break. We give a weekly 20 minute presentation using a variety of technologies such as Prezi, videos and voting tools for interactive demonstrations, along with an optional 10 minutes for questions and discussion. As an added incentive we provide free cakes! The ‘Bite-sized’ sessions have been designed to cover various topics relating to teaching and research practice, with a strong emphasis on web 2.0 and emerging technologies and innovations. Bite-Size actively seeks out sustainable technologies that can address staff needs and solve organisational problems usually for no cost. Topics so far have included Google Docs, social networks, rss, the use of the Social Web to promote research, and the use of electronic voting systems in lectures. The sessions act as both a demonstration and a signpost to further resources- they are very much about planting seeds and ideas. The poster will explain the key ingredients that make up Bite-Size, the structure and format of the sessions, the content that has been covered to date and the target audience. In addition we will present research that we have undertaken to evaluate the Bite-Size sessions and discuss its future direction including podcasting sessions and new topic areas.
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Learn Something New in 20 Minutes: Bite-Size Sessions for Research,
Teaching and CollaborationAndy Tattersall, Dr Jenny Freeman, Claire Beecroft, Uzzie Potgieter
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Bite Size for ResearchMaintaining your Research GrantHow Not to Display DataResearch ProfessionalVideo RecordingMendeleySCIRUSREFWikisMedlineGoogle AppsSocial MediaCloud ComputingData and Copyright Mobile Phone Apps for Research
Bite Size for Teaching
Assessment MethodsLecture Capture
PhD Supervision Online Marking
Voice Works Pebblepad
Plagiarism Prezi
Podcasting MOLE – VLE
Online Supervision Supporting Students
Interactive Whiteboards Dissertation
Supervision
Contact: [email protected] (Bite Size for Research) [email protected] (Bite Size for Teaching) Bite Size: https://sites.google.com/a/sheffield.ac.uk/bite-size/Bite Size videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/scharrvids/featuredWhat is Bite Size? http://vimeo.com/36693909
What is Bite Size?Nowadays the environment in universities and other large knowledge
organisations is increasingly pressurised with busy staff finding it increasingly difficult to make time for training, even when it might enhance their role and enable them to work more efficiently. We have pioneered a smart, innovative, minimal-cost solution that encourages staff to engage with new technologies and techniques that have the potential to enhance
their skills as researchers and lecturers. It is based on one very simple idea: whilst individuals may not be able to
spend hours training, they can spare 20 minutes during the mid-afternoon for a quick coffee break.
54 respondents (25% of staff approx.)
The Bite Size Formula
They are good, quick intro to a new tool. Because they're given in person you have the chance to ask questions. I like the social (cake and tea) aspect of it. meeting other colleagues you might not know
Short, focused, interactive, entertaining
It's short, there is cake, and if the topic isn't of immediate use to you then you don't feel like you have wasted time learning about it.
I really like dipping into a topic I would otherwise not have learnt about.
FeedbackGreat idea, like the cakes, wish I'd thought of it, but reassured to see that it is genuinely not easy to get researchers to take time out.
Presenters + Cake + 20 mins + Topics =
