ADM-HEA BULLETIN - week ending 19 February 2010
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ADM-HEA ANNOUNCEMENTS
SECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
SECTOR EVENTS
COURSES/WORKSHOPS
CALLS FOR PAPERS / PARTICIPATION
ADM-HEA ANNOUNCEMENTS
Networks 09 magazine published
We are very pleased to announce that Networks 09 magazine, focusing on student engagement,
has just been published and you should be receiving your copy during the week beginning 22 February. An electronic copy will be available online shortly.
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Contribute to the next issue of Networks magazine
Issue 10 of Networks will focus on the themes of Quality Enhancement
and Student Assessment. Submissions are invited by Friday, 19 March
2010. Please follow the link below for full details:
http://www.adm.heacademy.ac.uk/news/calls-for-papers/calls-for-papers-and-contributions/contribute-to-networks-magazine
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Art Design Media-Open Educational Resources (ADM-OER) Project
An Opportunity for You To Share Your Views on the Changing HE Environment
The Subject Centre has been managing the Art Design Media-Open
Educational Resources (ADM-OER) Project over recent months. In
collaboration with partner institutions – University for the Creative
Arts, University of the Arts London and University of Cumbria – this
pilot project has been seeking to release teaching-learning materials
online for general access, use and, where possible, repurposing.
An important part of the project has been to assess, and build upon,
understandings, concerns and views within the subject teaching
community. We would value your input and would appreciate you sharing
your views on this topic.
What We Would Like You Do?
We would like you to spare a few minutes and respond to the two simple questions on the project’s online survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FYGKJSG
Find Out More
For more information please go to the project webpage: http://www.adm.heacademy.ac.uk/projects/sector-projects/art-design-media-open-educational-resources-adm-oer-project
To access information on the project’s progress, press coverage, relevant papers and conferences please visit the project blog: http://admopened.wordpress.com/
Project Manager: Stephen Mallinder S.W.Mallinder@brighton.ac.uk
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3 new case studies published on ADM-HEA website
Arts University Student Mentors and Gallery Peer Leaders: Partnerships for Learning
Case study by John Butcher, Senior Academic Development Advisor, University of Northampton
This case study describes a partnership between
University College Falmouth (UCF) and Tate St. Ives (TSI). Framed
within a national Enquire project (one strand of a DCMS funded
commissioning programme) investigating the learning benefits of gallery
education, the report tells the story of a successful collaboration
which engaged undergraduate Art student mentors from UCF in a peer
leadership project at TSI.
To see the full study: http://www.adm.heacademy.ac.uk/resources/case-studies/arts-university-student-mentors-and-gallery-peer-leaders-partnerships-for-learning
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Where and how do I start? Integrating sustainability and active learning in the Fashion and Textiles curriculum
Case study by Philip Hawkins, Visual Culture Coordinator in the
Division of Arts and Design at Somerset College of Art and Technology
This describes how an introductory lecture on
Globalisation for 60 learners on a 2nd year BA (Hons) Fashion and
Textiles programme, which was part of a lecture series, and required a
500 word follow-up written report became instead a successful active
learning and research project about ethical fashion.
To see the full study: http://www.adm.heacademy.ac.uk/resources/case-studies/where-and-how-do-i-start-integrating-sustainability-and-active-learning-from-a-lecture-for-fashion-and-textiles-students
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Creating Curators: using digital platforms to help students learn in art collections
Case study by Dr Andrea Fredericksen, Curator of the University
College London (UCL) Art Collections, and Dr Nick Grindle, Teaching
Fellow in the History of Art department at UCL.
This case study describes a collaboration between
Imperial College and University College London in which science and
technology students at Imperial were asked to create an online
exhibition from artworks they had studied first-hand in UCL’s art
collections.
To see the full study: http://www.adm.heacademy.ac.uk/resources/case-studies/creating-curators-using-digital-platforms-to-help-students-learn-in-art-collections
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SECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
UCAS are currently seeking specialists to work with on comparability studies
UCAS are developing the UCAS Tariff, including the management of the
process of bringing new qualifications into the UCAS Tariff and
reviewing qualifications already in the system. Any qualification
seeking entry into the Tariff is considered against an appropriate
benchmark qualification and, given the demands of conducting
comparability studies, it is recognised that such work requires
collaborative input and judgement from members of a panel of experts,
including subject specialists from higher education.
UCAS are currently seeking to widen the pool of HE subject-specialists
to call upon to work with UCAS on comparability studies; summary of
call for interest:
· Experienced HE specialists are needed for all subject areas to join a pool of experts
· All names sent to UCAS will be considered as expressions of interest at this stage and will not guarantee work.
· They will contact interested individuals as and when/ if their
subject specialism is required with a summary of timescales.
· If more than the required number of subject specialists
express interest, UCAS reserves the right to prioritise upon merit
based on their knowledge and previous experience
· UCAS will enter into formal contracts with subject specialists
for work on specific qualifications, for the period of the Tariff
“project”
· Subject specialists will need to undertake a set of tasks
relating to the incoming and benchmark qualification and outline their
findings to an Expert Panel
· It is anticipated that each Tariff “project” will require
approximately 3 days input (non-consecutive) – of which one day will be
at UCAS offices in Cheltenham
· Subject specialists will be recruited as a representative of
their employing university/college, which must offer a suitable range
of HE courses in appropriate subjects.
· A flat fee of £1,000 will be paid to the employing institution upon completion of the work
If you would like more information please contact:
Richard Spencer, Policy Officer, Policy and External Relations Unit, UCAS, tel: 01242 544862 or email: r.spencer@ucas.ac.uk
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Design Council Multi-disciplinary Design Network project - visit to South Korea and China
We have been asked by the Design Council to share with you information
about the visit to South Korea and China they are planning for April
2010. The visit will be the part of their Multi-disciplinary Design
Network project, which the Design Council runs with support from NESTA
and HEFCE. The network was formed back in 2006 to support the
implementation of the Cox Review which recommended the establishment of
‘Centres of Excellence’ – universities offering postgraduate
multi-disciplinary programmes combining design, business, science and
engineering. To date HEFCE has made significant capital investments in
two new centres, Design-London and C4D based at Cranfield. There are
also other ‘Cox inspired’ initiatives underway at Kingston,
Northumbria, Nottingham, Lancaster, Southampton, Falmouth, Coventry and
Glasgow. The network’s aim is to support the group of HEIs to share
knowledge and best practice to improve programme design and assess the
impact of these new programmes. It also promotes the concept of
multi-disciplinarity to the wider HE community and government to
encourage the development of new courses and the removal of barriers to
collaboration.
To date the network members have done two trips to America (2006) and
Northern Europe (2007). Both reports can be accessed here:
http://www.designcouncil.org.uk/Design-Council/3/Publications/?PageNum=2 (they are in the middle of the page)
Key information about the Korea / China (Seoul and Beijing) visit:
· Dates: 10-18 April 2010
· Cost: £1,805 per person (estimated cost from December 2009 including flights and accommodation).
The Design Council has worked out the itinerary and are setting up all
the visits. They are aiming at the group of c. 15 participants and
there are still places available.
If you are interested or require any further information, including a draft itinerary, please contact Weronika Rochacka at weronika.rochacka@designcouncil.org.uk, 0207 420 5203 or Jesse Belgrave at jesse.belgrave@designcouncil.org.uk 0207 420 5279.
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New resource available from the Higher Education Academy
Developing and embedding inclusive policy and practice in higher education – FINAL REPORT
The final report and executive summary of findings from the research
undertaken as part of the Academy’s ‘Developing and embedding inclusive
policy and practice in higher education’ programme is now downloadable
from the external website at: http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/ourwork/teachingandlearning/inclusion/alldisplay?type=resources&newid=ourwork/inclusion/Inclusion_New_Developing_Embedding_Inclusive_Policy_Practice&site=york
The research explored the experiences of ten institutional teams as
they developed and embedded an aspect of disability equality or
widening participation across the 14 months of the programme.
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SECTOR EVENTS
Symposium: Planetary Breakdown: autonomous infrastructures for a sustainable future
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead
Wednesday 10 March 2010
This one-day symposium looks at the future. Intersections, The Arts
Catalyst and AV Festival 10 bring together an exceptional range of
artists, academics and other industry experts to look at future
approaches to living. It will explore the possibility of creating new
autonomous infrastructures across energy, trade and transport, offering
a space for everyone to contribute to an active dialogue about our
futures. Confirmed speakers include: expert on utopias Dr Malcolm
Miles, writer and activist Bryony Worthington and international artists
Lise Autogena, HeHe, London Fieldworks, and Kate Rich.
Following the symposium, at 6.30pm, AV Festival 10 and BALTIC present a
free lecture by artist Gustav Metzger, booking recommended.
£40 (£30 concessions)
Tickets: http://www.avfestival.co.uk Tel: 0191 227 5512
Bursaries are available for artists and other freelancers, contact intersections@newcastle.ac.uk
For more information: http://www.intersectionspublicart.org.uk
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Research in Education for Active Learning (REAL) Conference and workshop
University of Gloucestershire
16-17 June 2010
The University of Gloucestershire national conference and workshop
event, organised in association with Teaching and Learning Innovation
(TLI), Pedagogic Research Scholarship Institute (PRSI), Centre for
Active Learning (CeAL)
Conference and workshop topics include: Real world learning,
Enquiry-based learning, Problem-based learning, Learner autonomy,
Curriculum development for Active Learning, Creative honours projects,
Work-based and community-based learning, Learning and Teaching support,
Engagement and Pedagogic scholarship
There is also an evening event which may be of interest for those who
would like to stay on for the University Teaching and Learning
conference the following day.
Further details are available at: http://resources.glos.ac.uk/ceal/REAL.cfm
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Media Education Summit 2010
Birmingham City University, Millennium Point
Tuesday 7 September & Wednesday 8 September 2010
The summit builds on previous successful meetings, which attracted over
150 delegates from more than 65 Higher Education Institutions, as well
as government representatives.
The event is organised by The Centre for Excellence in Media Practice
at Bournemouth University, hosted by Birmingham City University and
supported by Skillset and the Art Design Media Higher Education Subject
Centre. The event will be chaired by Jon Wardle, The Centre for
Excellence in Media Practice and Dan Howard Executive Dean, Faculty of
Performance, Arts and Media at Birmingham City University
Confirmed Speakers
Marc Prensky, writer, scholar and author of the forthcoming book Teaching Digital Natives
Matt Locke, Channel 4
Kevin Marsh, BBC College of Journalism
Prof John Naughton, The Open University and The Observer
Cary Bazalgette, The Media Education Association
Kate O'Connor, Skillset
Prof Stephen Heppell, The Centre for Excellence in Media Practice
Pre-Conference
Tuesday 7 September 2010, 10am-12pm, Malmaison Birmingham
Media Education Research Journal Seminar hosted by Newman University College
Advice on designing and managing qualitative research projects and
preparing such research for submission to peer reviewed journals.
Speaker - Professor Jackie Marsh, University of Sheffield. Seminar
Chairs - Dr Richard Berger and Dr Julian McDougall, Editors of MERJ.
Further details about the Summit, Call for Papers and Pre-Conference can be found at http://www.cemp.ac.uk/summit together with information on how to register to attend.
See also call for papers below
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COURSES/WORKSHOPS
Innovations in Teaching and Learning: Experiential Learning with Colin Beard
Leicester College
28 May 2010
Learn how to "unlock your students' true potential" as the day focuses
on the development of engaging teaching activities and creating a set
of exciting materials ready for use with your students.
This is the latest in a series of events put together especially for HE
in FE, and early booking is advisable as these workshops are always
extremely popular.
For further information see http://www.playingwithlearning.com/subpages/documents/Leicester_Programme.pdf
http://www.playingwithlearning.com/
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CALLS FOR PAPERS / PARTICIPATION
2010 MeCCSA Postgraduate Conference
University of Glasgow
30 June-1 July 2010
ADM-HEA is delighted to support the 2010 MeCCSA Postgraduate
Conference, hosted by the Department of Theatre, Film & Television
Studies, University of Glasgow.
The MeCCSA Postgraduate Network invites submission of abstracts for its
2010 Annual Postgraduate Conference, to be held on Wednesday 30 June
and Thursday 1 July 2010 at the University of Glasgow, Scotland.
Proposals for 20 minute presentations are invited from postgraduate
students and early doctoral researchers from any discipline on topics
relevant to all areas of media, communications and cultural studies.
Presentations may take the form of papers, posters, films, multimedia
presentations and performances.
The organisers also welcome panel submissions with up to four papers and ask you to submit a 150 word rationale for the panel.
Please submit abstracts of 200 words by 15 March 2010 to pgn2010@tfts.arts.gla.ac.uk
Your abstract details should include:
Your name, email address, institutional affiliation and year of study
Title of PhD and disciplinary field
Up to five key words, which will help reviewers classify your panel
Technical requirements for presentation
Webpage: http://www.meccsa.org.uk/postgraduate-network/upcoming-events/2010-meccsa-postgraduate-conference
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Media Education Summit 2010
Birmingham City University, Millennium Point
Tuesday 7 September & Wednesday 8 September 2010
Call for Papers deadline for proposals is 31 May 2010
Themes
Teaching and learning for Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants
Developing Higher Level Skills
Innovative Pedagogy related to specific learning contexts
Media learning practices in 'Media 2.0'
14-19 Educational Reform
The relationship between theory and practice
Assessing media learning
Students reflecting on their creative practice
How media literacy and media education relate
The teaching, research and enterprise nexus
CEMP are inviting proposals for papers and panel discussions relating
to the conference themes. Please submit a short abstract of up to 500
words. All sessions will be forty minutes.
Please send abstracts and any queries to info@cemp.ac.uk
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Beacons for Public Engagement Initiative - Online survey of UK higher education staff, and researchers
The Beacons for Public Engagement (BPE) initiative was launched by the
UK Higher Education Funding Councils, Research Councils UK and the
Wellcome Trust in January 2008.
The initiative aims to:
· Encourage a change in culture within Higher Education with regard to engaging with the public.
· Support the development of public engagement across all subject areas and activities.
This ongoing work is to be achieved through building on and refining
existing work, and through the development of new practice.
There are six Beacons for Public Engagement based around the following universities:
· Beacon North-East (Newcastle and Durham)
· CUE East (UEA)
· Edinburgh Beltane (Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt, Edinburgh Napier,
UHI Millennium Institute, Edinburgh College of Art, Queen Margaret)
· Manchester (Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan, Salford)
· UCL (UCL and Birkbeck)
· Wales Beacon (Cardiff and Glamorgan)
There is also a National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) involving the universities of Bristol and UWE.
The Evaluation
Oakleigh Consulting Limited are evaluating the Beacons for Public Engagement (BPE) initiative on behalf of the funders.
An online survey was completed in 2008 forming part of our baseline
assessment for the evaluation. A similar survey is now available to
allow us to identify any changes in perceptions relating to public
engagement.
This survey is for all staff working in:
· UK higher education institutions.
· UK research institutes or centres.
They are interested in the views of staff within both BPE institutions
and those who are not in BPE institutions because we want to see what
is happening across the sector, so please complete the survey wherever
you work.
Completing the questionnaire
The questionnaire will be available online from Monday 15th February to Friday 2nd April 2010.
To access the online questionnaire, please use the following link: http://www.oakleighsurveys.co.uk/bpe2010/
If you have any queries regarding the completion of the e-survey, please contact Zeb Nash at Oakleigh zebnash@oakleigh.co.uk
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Designing Inclusive Curriculum in Higher Education (DiCHE)
Inclusive Curriculum Design: an opportunity to share your good practice
The DiCHE project is funded by the Higher Education Academy and is
being undertaken by colleagues from Lancaster University’s Departments
of Applied Social Science and Educational Research.
The DiCHE project aims to gather from the sector and disseminate
information about, and provide examples of good practice of inclusive
curriculum design. There will be a dedicated section of the final
report for each subject centre.
They are seeking examples of inclusivity that take account of the six
key areas of equality legislation: gender, race, disability, age,
sexuality, and religion/faith as well as other social, cultural,
experiential and circumstantial factors that may lead to exclusion for
example students with caring responsibilities; working class students;
and international students, among others.
They would be especially interested in examples of inclusive practice
that go beyond the mere adaptation of materials or teaching methods,
and instead view it as something that permeates the curriculum. This
might include: syllabus content and reading lists that highlight
equality issues; assessment arrangements or teaching approaches that
ensure that all students’ needs are met, though do not single out a
group or certain individuals for special treatment.
If you have details of effective, inclusive curriculum design in your
subject area or have come across institutional or discipline based
barriers to inclusion please send brief details using the following
link http://www.lancs.ac.uk/fass/projects/reap/hea/dicheForm.php A member of the team will then contact you to discuss further.
Or for more information http://www.lancs.ac.uk/fass/projects/reap/hea/diche.html
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IADIS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE E-LEARNING 2010
Freiburg, Germany
26 - 29 July 2010
Deadline for submissions: 15 March 2010
The IADIS e-Learning 2010 conference aims to address the main issues of
concern within e-Learning. This conference covers both technical as
well as
the non-technical aspects of e-Learning.
The conference accepts submissions in the following seven main areas:
Organisational Strategy and Management Issues; Technological Issues;
e-Learning Curriculum Development Issues; Instructional Design Issues;
e-Learning Delivery Issues; e-Learning Research Methods and Approaches; e-Skills and Information Literacy for Learning.
The conference will comprise of invited talks and oral presentations.
The proceedings of the conference will be published in the form of a
book and CD-ROM with ISBN, and will be available also in the IADIS Digital Library (accessible on-line).
Selected authors of best papers will be invited to submit extended
versions of their papers to selected journals (i.e. IADIS International
Journal on Computer Science and Information Systems - ISSN: 1646-3692)
including journals from INDERSCIENCE Publishers.
Topics related to e-Learning are of interest.
Full and Short Papers, Reflection Papers, Posters/Demonstrations,
Tutorials, Panels and Doctoral Consortium. All submissions are subject
to a blind refereeing process.
Web site: http://www.elearning-conf.org/
part of the IADIS Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems(MCCSIS 2010)
Freiburg, Germany 26 – 31 July 2010
http://www.mccsis.org/
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