1. Viewpoints Project - viewpoints.ulster.ac.uk
Group 1: Learner Engagement Scenario:
• Learner engagement, undergraduate module level.
Aim:
• Enhance the quality of the student learning experience and
increase student engagement among Year 1 students.
Challenge:
• Develop a learner engagement strategy that provides a
supportive learning environment for students in an online
environment.
Towards the end of this workshop a volunteer from each group will be
requested to briefly share key group outputs and/or reflections (Note:
there will only be a few minutes available for each group).
Groups may wish to use the spaces provided below to make some notes:
Key group outputs:
Key group reflections:
Group 2: Learner Engagement Scenario:
The project is helping the University of Ulster address strategic goals “to enhance the
quality of the student learning experience” and “to promote and foster creativity and
innovation in the curriculum” (uses extracts from Teaching and learning Strategy -
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/tls/ )
2. Viewpoints Project - viewpoints.ulster.ac.uk
• Learner engagement, undergraduate module level.
Aim:
• Increase the employability of graduates during their final year.
Challenge:
• Develop a learner engagement strategy that encourages and
supports curriculum innovations and other initiatives designed
to increase the employability of graduates and promote the
development of life-long learners.
Towards the end of this workshop a volunteer from each group will be requested
to briefly share key group outputs and/or reflections (Note: there will only be a
few minutes available for each group).
Groups may wish to use the spaces provided below to make some notes:
Key group outputs:
Key group reflections:
Group 3: Information Skills Scenario:
The project is helping the University of Ulster address strategic goals “to enhance the
quality of the student learning experience” and “to promote and foster creativity and
innovation in the curriculum” (uses extracts from Teaching and learning Strategy -
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/tls/ )
3. Viewpoints Project - viewpoints.ulster.ac.uk
• Information skills, undergraduate module level.
Aim:
• Help Year 1 students develop the information skills they need to
succeed in Higher Education.
Challenge:
• Develop an information skills strategy that supports students in
their transition to Higher Education.
Towards the end of this workshop a volunteer from each group will be requested
to briefly share key group outputs and/or reflections (Note: there will only be a
few minutes available for each group).
Groups may wish to use the spaces provided below to make some notes:
Key group outputs:
Key group reflections:
Group 4: Information Skills Scenario:
The project is helping the University of Ulster address strategic goals “to enhance the
quality of the student learning experience” and “to promote and foster creativity and
innovation in the curriculum” (uses extracts from Teaching and learning Strategy -
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/tls/ )
4. Viewpoints Project - viewpoints.ulster.ac.uk
• Information skills, postgraduate module level.
Aim:
• Support postgraduate dissertation students.
Challenge:
• Develop an information skills strategy that bridges the gap
between module-based assignments and independent
research.
Towards the end of this workshop a volunteer from each group will be requested
to briefly share key group outputs and/or reflections (Note: there will only be a
few minutes available for each group).
Groups may wish to use the spaces provided below to make some notes:
Key group outputs:
Key group reflections:
Group 5 Assessment and Feedback Scenario:
The project is helping the University of Ulster address strategic goals “to enhance the
quality of the student learning experience” and “to promote and foster creativity and
innovation in the curriculum” (uses extracts from Teaching and learning Strategy -
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/tls/ )
5. Viewpoints Project - viewpoints.ulster.ac.uk
• Assessment and feedback, undergraduate module level.
Aim:
• Help Year 1 students with their transition to Higher Education.
Challenge:
• Develop an assessment and feedback strategy which supports
students in their transition to Higher Education.
Towards the end of this workshop a volunteer from each group will be requested
to briefly share key group outputs and/or reflections (Note: there will only be a
maximum of 5 minutes each available).
Groups may wish to use the spaces provided below to make some notes:
Key group outputs:
Key group reflections:
Group 6 Scenario:
The project is helping the University of Ulster address strategic goals “to enhance the
quality of the student learning experience” and “to promote and foster creativity and
innovation in the curriculum” (uses extracts from Teaching and learning Strategy -
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/tls/ )
6. Viewpoints Project - viewpoints.ulster.ac.uk
• Assessment and Feedback, undergraduate module level
Aim:
• Improve feedback methods and provide opportunities for
students to respond to feedback (individual & group-based)
during Year 2.
Challenge:
• Develop an integrated assessment and feedback strategy
making use of tutor, peer and self-assessment.
Towards the end of this workshop a volunteer from each group will be requested
to briefly share key group outputs and/or reflections (Note: there will only be a
few minutes available for each group).
Groups may wish to use the spaces provided below to make some notes:
Key group outputs:
Key group reflections:
The project is helping the University of Ulster address strategic goals “to enhance the
quality of the student learning experience” and “to promote and foster creativity and
innovation in the curriculum” (uses extracts from Teaching and learning Strategy -
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/tls/ )