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Generation next

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They will have no memories of the 20th century, which just happens to be the same century their lecturers were born and educated within. Lecturers tend to teach in the same way they themselves were taught. It's sometimes hard to see how listening in lectures, attending seminars, and sitting exams promotes these skills.

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Twitter in the classroom

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Someone remarked that they thought it was strange that I ''interposed media between myself and my students.'' If I wanted to hide behind technology, I would stay at home, and use my laptop and ''death by PowerPoint'' to lecture to my students from a safe distance. My education students are usually in year cohorts of about 180 students.

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Opening Pandora's box

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It started off in sedate style a few years ago, when several students began to ask if they could audio record my lectures and seminars to play back later. Next came the introduction of the lecture capture tools, video and audio as well as the ability to synchronise these in sequence with slides. Others are ambivalent.

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5 survival tips for new university students

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Here are five key things to remember: 1) Lectures. When you're there, don't look as though you're bored in lectures and seminars (even if you are). Not all lectures are engaging - even though they should be! - Your lecturer/professor is not your mate, so don't treat them as though they are. 3) Friends.

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Visions and values #EEVV351

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I''m very fortunate to be the module leader of this presentation, and although it was initially a daunting prospect to manage a final year module for 200 students and an excellent team of around 15 lecturers and seminar leaders, I''m really warming to the task. More on the plans for this in a later communication. Unported License.

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Inspired

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Here is an excerpt from the website nomination, with endorsements from a former student and a current student: This team has been developing a collaborative, open and meaningful social media presence in e-learning and primary pedagogy. They have opened my eyes to the world of teaching in a way that no other lecturers have been able to do.

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Our digital future 4: Pervasive computing

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Participants can join in and leave at any time, as the rolling programme of keynotes, discussions, panels and seminars/workshops plays out in real time on screen. Now, for those who are unfamiliar with the Reform Symposium, let me explain: It's a 72 hour live web based symposium that follows the sun. Unported License.

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