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May News
Welcome to the May edition of our Academic Enhancement and Professional Development (AEPD) newsletter.
This month, we bring you exciting updates and opportunities that promise to enrich your teaching experience and professional growth.
Dive into the latest developments and mark your calendars with our upcoming events. Join us as we continue to advance our academic community together.
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Learning at Work Week
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Learning at Work Week (LAWW 2024), scheduled to take place from May 13th to May 17th, 2024.
This week-long event presents a wonderful opportunity for all of us at Coventry University Group to immerse ourselves in a culture of continuous learning, growth, and development.
Throughout the week, we will be offering an array of engaging workshops, insightful talks and interactive training. Whether you're looking to refine your existing skills, explore new areas of expertise, or simply connect with fellow colleagues who share your passion for learning, there will be something for everyone to enjoy and benefit from.
To find out more, please head to the Learning at work week site.
Lucy Bamwo & Rachael Taisler
Support for moving quizzes from Moodle to Inspera
All instances of Moodle (Coventry University, CU Group and Coventry University London) will be withdrawn as a ‘live’ service from the end of July 2024.
Read-only and download access to historical resources only will be available after the end of July.
From the start of semester three in May 2024, no assessment, teaching or learning should take place in any of the instances of Moodle across the Group and all assessments must be transferred to Aula and Inspera – this includes all resit assessments.
To support colleagues with the transitioning of any assessment material from Moodle, the guidance and support listed below have been put in place.
Getting Started with Inspera
Gaining access to Inspera is dependent on attending a mandatory ‘Getting Started with Inspera’ workshop, which will introduce required naming conventions and principles. Register for this event.
Learn more about using the software.
Transferring quiz questions from Moodle to Inspera
Some questions can be transferred from Moodle to Inspera using the Moodle XML format. The question types that can be transferred are multiple-choice, multiple response and essay.
For more details visit Importing Questions into Inspera.
For support transferring other resources to Aula, please contact the Education Technologists if you experience any difficulties.
Support information
Colleagues are also invited to make use of the additional resources listed below:
Martin Jenkins.
Simon (EdTech) Says
Add accessibility to your Aula course page with JUST TWO CLICKS!
How? Just copy (click 1) and paste (click 2) this link below:
Text-to-Speech Tools for Accessibility
into the 'Module Essentials’ part of your Aula space and you have then successfully added guidance for an important aspect of tools for accessibility to your module.
Congratulations and thank you! 😘
Simon Cheung
Upcoming Events
Our diverse programme of workshops will extend throughout May, featuring a range of interactive sessions specifically tailored to accommodate your busy schedule.
These workshops cover a broad spectrum of themes, offering something of interest for everyone. Whether you're keen to delve into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or eager to master Adobe Express for crafting compelling visual resources to enhance your students' learning experience, our workshops are designed to ignite your creativity and broaden your technological prowess.
We've already scheduled numerous sessions on our booking system, with additional workshops to be announced soon. Due to the popularity of these events and limited availability, we encourage you to register at your earliest convenience. Secure your spot today and ensure you don't miss out on these enriching professional development opportunities. Join us to expand your skills and transform your teaching approach!
AI as a workplace assistant: Prompt design for streamlining tasks
Join us for an engaging workshop where we'll unlock the potential of AI to boost efficiency across different departments.
In this session, you'll discover how to create powerful AI prompts that can streamline and speed up everyday tasks, making your daily workflow smoother and more manageable. We'll focus on practical, hands-on exercises using Microsoft's Copilot, helping you learn to apply AI effectively in your own work context.
Whether you're new to AI or looking to enhance your existing skills, this workshop is perfect for anyone eager to use AI to improve productivity. Come along and see how AI can transform your approach to work!
Dave Ashworth
Creating visually engaging content with Adobe Express
Dive into the world of digital creativity with our workshop, "Creating Visually Engaging Resources with Adobe Express," crafted especially for university staff.
This interactive session is designed to help you master Adobe Express, a powerful tool for enhancing both academic and administrative materials. You'll learn to create stunning visuals and compelling content, perfectly tailored for varied educational settings.
With hands-on exercises and guidance from experts, you'll explore new, innovative ways to enhance your presentations, research posters, and online resources.
Whether you're a beginner or already have some digital design experience, this workshop will equip you with the skills needed to significantly improve the visual appeal of your work. Join us and transform the way you communicate visually!
Jesse Chen, Alam Sheikh, Julie Stewart
Congratulations on completing the “External Examiner Development” course
Huge congratulations to the 20 colleagues who have completed the Advance HE, External Examiner training in April, delivered by Peter Harrison and Susan Bray from AEPD.
All degrees in the UK have an External Examiner (EE) appointed, to ensure the quality of the award is in line with other UK degrees. The EE is someone who is independent and has the requisite knowledge of both the subject area, expected standards and quality assurance mechanisms. Staff at the Coventry University Group are encouraged to be EEs at other universities to both uphold national standards and support their own personal development, growth and profile.
The aim of the course is to enable aspiring, existing or experienced examiners to develop their understanding of the EE role. Upon completion of the pre-course learning, attendance at the 2 half day sessions and a reflective summary those who complete the course will be added to the register of trained EEs by Advance HE, which will be beneficial when applying for EE posts.
The course is only run three times a year but if you wish to be added to the “wait list” please contact AEPD@coventry.ac.uk and keep an eye for next dates on the course booking system at https://professionaldevelopment.coventry.ac.uk/.
Pete Harrison
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