A different take on module development
I recorded this video after a week of external examining. It’s at this time of the academic year that colleagues will begin (hopefully after a break) thinking about next year's teaching. So I wanted to get a few thoughts recorded about how I encourage people to think about module development.
With most universities suggesting a move to a ‘hybrid’ between online and face-to-face teaching now is a good time to start reconsidering some of the fundamentals of teaching and learning. This video focuses on a few of them rather than going into the specifics of moving courses online or whatnot.
Using a wide lens to consider these issues, at least initially, can help colleagues avoid falling into some not so obvious pitfalls like fetishising the latest technology. While I’m sure parts of the video will only serve as a reminder of things you already do, there should be a few ideas which you can take forward into the next academic year.
If you have any questions or comments please get in touch. And if you want to discuss any specifics about how you could implement some of the ideas I’d be happy to chat.
Related links
To learn more about my approach to teaching, download my teaching philosophy.
You can download the opening chapter to the book I mention at the end of the video here. And if you have the ability, consider ordering the book for your university library.