I wonder if earmarking some of the student fees for the development of teaching and learning changes the students expectations in the classroom? I know that some innovations in teaching (especially those in educational technology) are driven by student demand. If they see on their bill that this money goes somewhere, will they ask for more accountability? Could be interesting.
In regards to CoP - I think that there is a huge CoP in relation to EduBlogs. It doesn't have a central location, but over the last year that I've really been watching it, these bloggers comment on each others postings, link to each others commentary, and twitter about each others presentations. It's not a link for a list, as such, but certainly a non-centralized CoP.
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Hi Trish,
I had never heard of Carrick - thank you so much for introducing it to us!
I'm curious if universities are mandated to use any of the services/ programmes/ resources produced by Carrick, or has the influence on university teaching been more organic.
I'm embarrased to admit that I'm not sure if Canada has a nation body on teaching and learning centres. There is the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and the newly formed Canadian Network for Innovation in Education (a merger between CADE and AMTEC), but those are, I think, more independent collections, and not something created and legislated by the government. I don't get the impression that either organization has a major impact on teaching and learning in Canada, but are more... talking to the converted? I have not been involved in this area long, so I'm curious to know what other people's interpretations are.
I had never heard of Carrick - thank you so much for introducing it to us!
I'm curious if universities are mandated to use any of the services/ programmes/ resources produced by Carrick, or has the influence on university teaching been more organic.
I'm embarrased to admit that I'm not sure if Canada has a nation body on teaching and learning centres. There is the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and the newly formed Canadian Network for Innovation in Education (a merger between CADE and AMTEC), but those are, I think, more independent collections, and not something created and legislated by the government. I don't get the impression that either organization has a major impact on teaching and learning in Canada, but are more... talking to the converted? I have not been involved in this area long, so I'm curious to know what other people's interpretations are.
I've been intrigued by the presence of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and JISC (Joint Information Systems Committee) in the UK. JISC seems to fund specific programs and innovations, with an emphasis on research.
If I understand this correctly, the HEA produces a newsletter, credentializes faculty certificates in teaching and learning and produces many other resources. Imagine that all these teaching and learning centres in the UK don't have to keep describing what assessment is and can be, but instead can work with their specific instructors (lecturers) on specialized developments. It's an intriguing idea. From the outside looking it, it seems like a great way to share resources - I wonder if anyone from the UK could comment on the HEA's position in various universities?
If I understand this correctly, the HEA produces a newsletter, credentializes faculty certificates in teaching and learning and produces many other resources. Imagine that all these teaching and learning centres in the UK don't have to keep describing what assessment is and can be, but instead can work with their specific instructors (lecturers) on specialized developments. It's an intriguing idea. From the outside looking it, it seems like a great way to share resources - I wonder if anyone from the UK could comment on the HEA's position in various universities?
Hi Dierdre,
You said "A strong learning centre is essential"... It sounds like you've got strong administrative support (requiring all faculty to take a basic and ongoing workshops), and I wonder if you could comment on what makes your learning centre strong?
How do you attract and keep the attention of your faculty members, and how do the members of EDS keep on top of new developments?
Thanks!
Amy
You said "A strong learning centre is essential"... It sounds like you've got strong administrative support (requiring all faculty to take a basic and ongoing workshops), and I wonder if you could comment on what makes your learning centre strong?
How do you attract and keep the attention of your faculty members, and how do the members of EDS keep on top of new developments?
Thanks!
Amy
Hi Trish,
I'm guessing that this switch to central funding also impacts the number of requests you get for assistance? How do you prioritize projects? Due to their size, or if they are reusable?
hi Norm,
This idea of charging for services is something that our department struggles with I think. Do you find that your potential users sometimes go to outside sources for work that your department could do? Do the media developers applu higher pedagogical standards (even without specific training, they're exposed ot it in the department and though experience) than outside companies would be? hmmmmm.
I'm guessing that this switch to central funding also impacts the number of requests you get for assistance? How do you prioritize projects? Due to their size, or if they are reusable?
hi Norm,
This idea of charging for services is something that our department struggles with I think. Do you find that your potential users sometimes go to outside sources for work that your department could do? Do the media developers applu higher pedagogical standards (even without specific training, they're exposed ot it in the department and though experience) than outside companies would be? hmmmmm.