Future Directions Conference 2014 Global Graduates: Enabling Flexible Learning

2-3 April 2014, Aberystwyth University

#FDConf14

Overview Programme

Wednesday 2 April
Time / Room / Sessions
1000-1130 / Registration
1130-1200 / A12, Hugh Owen Building / Welcome and conference opening session:
Dr Helena Lim, Assistant Director (Wales & Northern Ireland) and Head of Partnerships, Higher Education Academy.
Dr Nick Potter,Chair, Future Directions Conference 2014 & Dean of Learning, Teaching and Enhancement, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Swansea
Grace Burton, Education Officer, Aberystwyth University Students' Union
1200-1245 / A12, Hugh Owen Building / Keynote 1:Calling Flexibility to Account: Pitfalls and Possibilities
Professor Ron Barnett, Emeritus Professor of Higher Education at the Institute of Education, University of London
1300-1400 / MedRus / Lunch
1400-1500 / Breakout Session 1
MedRus 2 / Workshop:Cognitive Mapping as a Teaching and Assessment Tool, Alys Einion, Swansea University
MedRus 3 / Workshop:Developing and Supporting a Flexible Curriculum: a participatory workshop, Peter Chatterton, Daedalus e-World, Lis Parcell, Paul Richardson, Jisc RSC Wales
MedRus 4 / Workshop:Wise Wales and working towards partnership, Alex Butterworth, NUS Wales
C4, Hugh Owen Building / Student Panel: Distinctive Graduates
D54, Hugh Owen Building / Discussion:Distance learners are different, so what makes for successful distance learning? Tanya Rogers, Sue Lithgow, John Nelson, Marianne Taylor, Marty Spittle, Julia Jenkins, Aberystwyth University
D59, Hugh Owen Building / Papers:
Knowing you’re there: analysing technological engagement to enhance retention and success, Jo Smedley, Clive Mulholland
Enabling Flexible Learning: reflections on our first online module, David Poyton, Dr Ruth Atkins, Aberystwyth University
Using student-friendly electronic interfaces to enhance the learner journey: From application to graduation, Charlotte Wathan, Andy Thomas, University of South Wales
1500-1600 / Learning Space & Coffee
1510-1550 / Posters
MedRus
MedRus 1 / Developing an Employability Mind-set, Gareth Hill, Rebecca Vaughan, Lucy Norman, Swansea University
Career Decision-making, Gareth Hill, Jennie Drewson, Lucy Norman, Swansea University
Delivering Online Assessment in Post Graduate Level 7, Healthcare Education, Geinor Bean, Susan Jenkins, Cardiff University
Preventing Decay-A novel partnership between students and staff to maintain dental undergraduate practical skills over time, Susan Jenkins, Sarah Al-Kutubi, Sarah Pick, Cardiff University
Scoping staff perceptions of the impact that having international students has on teaching practices, Geinor Bean, Nicholas Courtier, Steve Davies, Efi Mantzourani, Cardiff University
The use of Blog Assessments to Evaluate Learners’ Knowledge, Understanding and Application of the Biopsychosocial Model, in the Management of Chronic Pain, Susan Jenkins, Geinor Bean, Cardiff University
Embedding Empowerment and Customer Service Skills to Create a New Brand of Distinctive Global Graduates, Jacqui Jones, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Swansea
Integrating the Personal Development Plan (PDP) and work based reflective practice in dietetic education: A five year follow up study, Alison Nicholls, Cardiff Metropolitan University
An introduction to the Independent Study Area (ISA) on Moodle, David Williams, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Swansea
Improving Writing Skills: An one-to-one approach, Errietta Bissa, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Using Coaching Techniques to Motivate Learners, Nick Samuel,University of Wales Trinity Saint David
The Welsh Information Literacy Project, Pat Hebron, Gina Maddison, Welsh Information Literacy Project
Student Voice in Governance, Steve Williams, Higher Education Funding Council for Wales, Kieron Rees, NUS Wales
The UK Quality Code in HE in Colleges Guide, Brigitte Stockton, Quality Assurance Agency
1510-1550 / Nano Teach Sessions
MedRus 2 / Digital Badges – New Opportunities, Mike Swanson, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Swansea
Online asynchronous thinking reinforces student learning, Angela Williams, Annette Thomas, Glyndŵr University
Adding realism and accessibility to online teaching activities, Gareth Norris, David Wilcockson, Aberystwyth University
MedRus 3 / The Belonging Cube, Mark Sutcliffe, Cardiff Metropolitan University
Supporting classroom engagement with all students – Communicubes, Stephen Bostock, Glyndŵr University
Developing Teaching through Assessment in Partnership, Rhian Lloyd, Bangor University.
MedRus 4 / Student Employability – Self-Regulated Learning and the development of a Graduate Employability Indicator, Saffron Passam, Aberystwyth University
Education Internship Project, Rhiannon Packer, Catherine Tarling, University of South Wales
Initial Professional Development, Alison Walker, Cardiff Metropolitan University
The Aberystwyth Graduate Trainee Development Programme, Shelley Upton, Aberystwyth University
1600-1700 / Breakout Session 2
MedRus 2 / Workshops:
Mindfulness in Higher Education: the work-based learning experience, Heather Fish, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Take It Easy, It Is Games Not Mathematics, Nitin Kumar Naik, Aberystwyth University
MedRus 3 / Papers:
Students who care and their learning journeys to HE, Gayle Hudson, Eleri Chilcott, The Open University in Wales
Interproffesional Learning In Healthcare Courses, Zoe Morris-Williams, Gaynor Williams, Cardiff University
Flexible learning for the early childhood sector. Developing flexible learning higher education for those already in working with young children and families, Glenda Tinney, Ann-Marie Gealy, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
MedRus 4 / Workshops:
Using Student Dialogue Sheets to Inspire Teaching, Mary Jacob, Grace Burton, Aberystwyth University
From Freshers to Finals: Five Fillips to Fan Flames, Thandi Gilder, Fay Short, Susan Clarkson, Andrea Palomo, Guto Gwilym, Ludger Hartley, Daniel Evans, Bangor University
C4, Hugh Owen Building / Workshop:
Engaging Staff in Student Engagement, Joanne Caufield, Rhys Taylor, Bangor University
Discussion:
Inspiring Teaching, Inspiring Collective Problem Solving: Designing an Online Learning and Teaching Community to Support the Professional Development of Lecturers at Aberystwyth University, Joanne Maddern, Aberystwyth University
D5, Hugh Owen Building / Discussions:
Valuing Experiential Learning: Empowering the Learner Journey, Liz Wilson, Elsie Reynolds & Lowri Harries, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Students and digital innovation: what can we learn from recent projects?Lis Parcell, Jisc RSC Wales Sarah Knight, Jisc
D54, Hugh Owen Building / Papers:
Enhancing medical students’ employment prospects in rural and remote Wales, Heledd Iago, Judy McKimm, Swansea University
Healthcare Professionals Stand out from the crowd, Keren Williamson, Cardiff University
Supporting communication skills in Pharmacy students – students inspiring teaching,Efi Mantzourani, M Smith, Jack Lewis, Cardiff University.
D59, Hugh Owen Building / Discussion:
Belonging and transition: a post-graduate experience, Ruth Matheson, Mark Sutcliffe, Haya Mortada, Alessandro Chiurchi, Cardiff Metropolitan University
C164, Hugh Owen Building / Papers:
An empirical examination of the relationship between student motivation to study and the perception that such efforts will enhance employment prospects, David Alcock, Birmingham City University
Creativity + Professionalism = Employability, Rob Roper, Lydia Whittaker, Glyndŵr University
Developing graduate attributes and skills across the institution, Stephen Bostock, Glyndŵr University
C165 / Discussion:
‘By students for students: Co- facilitating professional values in the classroom’Cathy Minett-Smith, Carol Matthews,, University of Bedfordshire
1830-1930 / MedRus 1 & MedRus / Drinks reception and Showcase Event
1930-2200 / MedRus / Conference Dinner
Thursday 3 April
Time / Room / Sessions
0830-0900 / Registration
0900-0945 / A12, Hugh Owen Building / Welcome: Professor April McMahon, Vice-Chancellor, Aberystwyth University
Keynote 2: Gyroscopes, change, and higher education
Professor Shân Wareing, Pro Vice Chancellor Learning and Teaching, at Buckinghamshire New University.
0945-1000 / A12, Hugh Owen Building / Aberystwyth University Exemplary Course Award & Launch of Aberystwyth Academy, John Grattan, Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Experience and International, Aberystwyth University
1015-1115 / Breakout Session 3
MedRus 3 / Papers:
Widening access to teaching geography through the medium of Welsh by using video-conferencing technology and lecture capturing, Hywel Griffiths, Aberystwyth University
Inclusive education: ensuring a positive learning experience for students from Welsh medium education, Sue Tangney, Nikki Donavan, Daniel Tiplady, Gwenda Roberts, Cardiff Metropolitan University
Joining the dots: bringing together a variety of staff development strands in support of learning, teaching and assessment, Karen Fitzgibbon, University of South Wales
MedRus 4 / Workshop:
Defining & developing your approach to employability: a framework for higher education institutions, Maureen Tibby, Higher Education Academy, Douglas Cole, Buckinghamshire New University
C4, Hugh Owen Building / Student Panel: Students as Partners
D5, Hugh Owen Building / Workshop: Making a difference: the Higher Education Achievement Report: supporting employability and career development in Wales and beyond, Rob Ward, The Centre for Recording Achievement, Chris Cardew, Swansea University, John Paul Jackson, Bangor University
D54, Hugh Owen Building / Discussion:
I’m Not a Clone! Jacob Ellis, Sian Furlong Davies, Aberystwyth University
D59, Hugh Owen Building / Papers:
Use of on-line formative exercises for the development of skills in writing a scientific literature review, Basil T Wolf, Aberystwyth University
Equipping the Mobile Teacher: a Project to provide ‘just in time’ support for trainee teachers, Christine Davies, University of Wales, Trinity Saint David
Creating an Employer responsive curriculum, Andrew Cox, Robert Payne, University of South Wales
C164, Hugh Owen Building / Papers:
Developing student partnerships in a distance learning environment, Karen Foley, Dave Middleton, The Open University
Learn-While-Doing and Do-While-Learning: Integrating Enterprise Skills within Education, James Intriligator, Caroline Bowman, Robert Laing, Bangor University
Employability and Skills enhancement Student internship Project, Nicola Poole, Sian Evans, Cardiff Metropolitan University
1115-1145 / MedRus / Coffee and Posters
1145-1245 / Breakout Session 4
MedRus 2 / Discussion:
Epistemological journeys: discussion of an ‘ideal’ to promote inspiring teaching, Peter Gossman, Manchester Metropolitan University, Sue Horder, Glyndŵr University
MedRus 3 / Workshops:
Developing students’ employability skills – helping them stand out from the crowd, Val Chapman, Will Bowen-Jones, University of Worcester
Student led curriculum for experiencing employability, Julie Prior, Karen Fitzgibbon, Lesley Long, University of South Wales
MedRus 4 / Workshop:
Student Stories – Engaging Students in Staff Development, Sally Harrison, Glyndŵr University and Simon Horrocks, The Open University in Wales
C4, Hugh Owen Building / Discussion:
SPIN & WoW: Swansea University’s New Placement Programmes, Chris Baillieux, Lucy Williams, Swansea University
D5, Hugh Owen Building / Workshop:
Dimensions of Excellence: exploring recognition of teaching and learning in Higher Education, Sue Clayton, Bangor University, Graham Lewis, Aberystwyth University
D54, Hugh Owen Build / Papers:
Increasing employment prospects of History and Classics students in Wales: a case study from Swansea University, Evelien Bracke, Swansea University
Students as Partners in Researching Museum Collections, Aimee Ward, University of South Wales
The reflections of Welsh Students, Graduate Alumni and Employers on the Impacts of Global Initiatives to Develop Learning for Employment, Jacqui Jones, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Swansea
D59, Hugh Owen Building / Papers:
Student Led Teaching Awards – what why how outcomes, future actions, Sian Taylor, Verity Worthington, University of South Wales
Student Engagement – A pilot Survey,Nicola Poole, Sian Evans, Cardiff Metropolitan University
Enabling Technology for effective learning engagement, Andre du Plooy, Julie Gwilliam, Cardiff University
C164, Hugh Owen Building / Papers:
Cutting the Gordian Knot: rethinking progression, Stephen Bostock, Glyndŵr University
Learner Journeys: A Self-Woven Tapestry of Experiences, Sheila Hughes, James Intriligator, Jenny Greene, Bangor University
The Student Researcher: Partnership in the journey of an undergraduate research journal, Kathryn James, Thomas Jansen, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
C165, Hugh Owen Building / Papers:
Learning in and for the workplace - technologies that deliver, Jeffrey Lewis, Cardiff Metropolitan University
Career Central – an online careers resource – Its creation, use and development, Megan Jenkins, Cardiff University
Bending without breaking: developing quality flexible learning experiences, Jo Smedley, Mary Hulford, University of South Wales
1245-1300 / A12, Hugh Owen Building / Plenary
1300 / MedRus / Lunch & Posters
1400 / Close