Ref: F68756
22 June 2016
MEMBERS
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education Innovation) as Chair (Professor Gilly Salmon)
Dean of Coursework Studies (Professor Grady Venville)
Chair of the Academic Board (Associate Professor Cara MacNish)
Chief Information Officer (Ms Assine George)
Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning/Education) of each Faculty/School, or nominee of the Dean:
Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts (Ms Sophie Giles)
Faculty of Arts (Associate Professor Helene Jaccomard)
UWA Business School (Professor Philip Hancock)
Faculty of Education (Professor Peter Merrotsy)
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics (Dr Dianne Hesterman)
Faculty of Law (Ms Meredith Blake)
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (Professor Sandra Carr)
Faculty of Science (Associate Professor Peter Hammond)
School of Indigenous Studies (Mr Mel Thomas for Associate Professor Grant Revell)
Director, Student Life (Mr Chris Massey)
Associate Director, Student Support Services (Dr Judy Skene)
University Librarian (Mr Scott Nicholls for Ms Jill Benn)
Nominee of the President of the Guild of Undergraduates (Ms Emma Boogaerdt)
President of the Postgraduate Students’ Association (Ms Peter Derbyshire)
Co-opted member (Professor Helen Wildy)
Executive Officer (Ms Sally Jackson)
BY INVITATION
Ms Shirlene Allen, Executive Officer, Centre for Education Futures
Mr Mark Paynter, Research Fellow, Centre for Education Futures for items 2,3,10 and 11
Mr Andrew Hu, Manager, Learning Environments, Centre for Education Futures for items 7 and 9
Ms Sarah Kahle, Project Coordinator, Assessment Policy, Centre for Education Futures for item 8
Ms Alyce-Maree Walpole, Centre for Education Futures for item 7.1
Ms Tracy Frayne, Senior Learning Technologist, Centre for Education Futures for item 4
Ms Nathalie Ambrosio, Administrative Officer (Innovation & Scholarship), Centre for Education Futures for item 5
EDUCATION FUTURES STRATEGY GROUP MEETING – MONDAY 27th JUNE 2016
This is to confirm that the next meeting of the Education Futures Strategy Group will be held on
Monday 27th June, 10am-12pm in the Carpe Diem Studio (Hackett Hall).
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Ms Sally Jackson
Executive Officer
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AGENDA
WELCOME
The Chair will welcome all members and invitees to the meeting and provide a brief verbal update.
APOLOGIES
The Chair will record any apologies. Members are reminded that apologies should be forwarded to the Executive Officer prior to the meeting. Members representing the faculties are reminded that if unable to attend a meeting, an alternative attendee from the Faculty Teaching and Learning Committee or by nomination of the Dean should be organised prior to the meeting.
Members are also reminded that the meetings are usually scheduled for two hours (10-12pm), if members are unable to attend for the whole meeting would they please advise the Executive Officer prior as this may have an impact on the Group proceeding inquorate.
DECLARATIONS OF POTENTIAL FOR CONFLICT OR PERCEIVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
The Chair will invite members to declare potential for conflict or perceived conflicts of interest, if applicable, with regard to items on the agenda.
PART 1 – ITEMS FOR COMMUNICATION TO BE DEALT WITH EN BLOC
1. MINUTES – REF: F68756
The Chair recommends confirmation of:
· the minutes of the Education Futures Strategy Group Meeting held on 2nd May, 2016.
Minutes are available from the Group’s web page: http://www.teachingandlearning.uwa.edu.au/2667450
2. EDUCATION FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP AND SEED FUNDING PROGRAM - REF: F73394
The Education Futures Scholarship and Seed Funding Program offers support to UWA staff in further developing innovative learning, teaching or assessment projects at UWA. The selection process is managed by the Education Futures Funding Selection Group, reporting to the Education Futures Strategy Group (EFSG).
A report prepared by Mr Mark Paynter, Centre for Education Futures (CEF) detailing the progress of the 24 scholarships awarded in 2015 is provided, (ATTACHMENT A) including links to project blogs which members are encouraged to disseminate to colleagues. The report also provides an update on the 2016 application process; applications are currently open and will close on 15th July 2016.
For information and dissemination.
3. TRANSFORMING TEACHING FOR LEARNING – REF: F76456
Transforming Teaching for Learning (TTL) is a new entirely digital program delivered through the Blackboard LMS which has replaced the Foundations of University Learning and Teaching unit previously offered at UWA. TTL supports the Education Futures principles and focusses on highly accessible and acceptable learning and professional development for new and experienced staff at UWA involved in teaching.
The first series of modules in the TTL unit delivered by the CEF has concluded, to date 24 participants have met the assessment requirements to achieve a completion certificate in Module 1 or 2. Feedback from participants has been incorporated into revisions of the modules. Module 1 of the next series will commence on 11th July.
Attached (ATTACHMENT B) is a report on the delivery of the TTL program prepared by Mr Mark Paynter, CEF.
For information.
4. 7th WAVE CONFERENCES- REF: F80414
The CEF will host the first conference in the 7th Wave Conference Series on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th July. The 7th Wave reflects the ever changing landscape in Higher Education; the two-day event will explore opportunities to build on the momentum of existing innovative practises, inspiring innovation in learning, teaching and technologies in the process.
Members are invited to register for attendance and to encourage colleagues to participate. Further information regarding the conference, prepared by Ms Tracy Frayne, CEF is attached (ATTACHMENT C).
For information and dissemination.
5. UWA MOOCs – REF: F50224
Two new UWA MOOCS have been launched on the Coursera platform: Psychology at Work and Agriculture, Economics and Nature with a further two new MOOCs currently in planning and production. Further information regarding content and enrolment numbers is provided for member’s information (ATTACHMENT D) detailed in a report prepared by Nathalie Ambrosio, CEF.
For information.
6. CARPE DIEM WORKSHOP SURVEY REPORT – JANUARY –APRIL 2016 REF: F76456
Carpe Diem workshops offer a fast, effective and highly practical design process providing an opportunity to rethink a unit, experiment with new ideas as well as combining forms of face-to-face and digital learning. Attached is a report prepared by Ms Laura Gray, Centre for Education Future evaluating attendee’s feedback for the period January – April 2016. (ATTACHMENT E ).
For information.
7. LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS REF: F76456
Learning Environments have been prioritised as one of the three key result areas for the Centre for Education Futures during 2016.
Attached (ATTACHMENT F) is an update on current projects from Mr Andrew Hu, CEF.
For information.
7.1 FUTURES OBSERVATORY – REF: F73393
The Futures Observatory showcases innovative, emerging and disruptive technologies through regular events and provides increased opportunities for UWA staff to explore consumer technologies and consider their role in teaching and learning as well as to engage in ‘future thinking’ across their educational provision.
Members are encouraged to disseminate the attached (ATTACHMENT G) report prepared by Ms Alyce Walpole, CEF outlining the Observatory’s recent activities and upcoming events to colleagues, to promote attendance and provide suggestions for future events.
For information and dissemination.
PART 2 – ITEMS FOR DECISION TO BE DEALT WITH EN BLOC
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PART 3 – ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND DECISION
8. ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK FUTURES FOR UWA – REF: F74833, F76456
In December 2015, the Academic Council approved by R123/15 a new University-wide assessment policy to be phased in during 2016 and 2017. UWA’s new Assessment and Feedback standards were launched by the Vice-Chancellor at the Assessment and Feedback Futures Conference held on 17 March 2016.
UWA’s objective is to adopt, in line with the new University Policy, a clear and consistent approach to Assessment Standards that must be fair, integral, valid and efficient. Efficient assessment encompasses the use of digital tools where appropriate, measures student learning and provides effective feedback to students with the minimum possible deployment of resources.
An Assessment and Feedback Futures Project (AFFP) team has beenestablished within the CEF in order to support the implementation of the new University’s Policy and Assessment Standards, including the use of education technologies where appropriate. The project is co-sponsored by the Dean of Coursework Studies, Professor Grady Venville and the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education Innovation) and Director of the CEF (Professor Gilly Salmon). The project is guided by the Assessment and Feedback Futures Project Plan; (ATTACHMENT H) which serves as a baseline document for defining the project scope, the project Key Result Areas and the work required to accomplish them. The completion date for the project is 31 December 2017.
The Assessment and Feedback Futures Project Team will report regularly to the EFSG, the Project Coordinator will provide a written report highlighting progress against the schedule; any project issues or new risks and the Project Team will be available to answer any questions. The report and minuted discussion will be forwarded to the Education Committee.
A website supporting the project is available at http://www.worldclasseducation.uwa.edu.au/education-futures/faculty/assessment-and-feedback-futures.
For discussion and referral of the report to the Education Committee for its information.
9. LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS – LMS USUAGE REF: F76456
In order to generate a better understanding of LMS users and usage, Google Analytics have been applied to UWA’s Blackboard Learn. Attached (ATTACHMENT I ) is a report from Mr Andrew Hu), CEF evaluating LMS usage between April 30th - May 30th.
For discussion.
10. BEAM PROJECT: DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT IN SEMESTER 1; 2016 – REF: F67456
The Blackboard Engagement and Measurement (BEAM) project aims to determine the level of engagement of staff and students in the UWA LMS. The project was initiated with the primary purpose to ascertain the level of engagement in the LMS. From quantitative data it aims to establish:
· The extent of student engagement in the LMS;
· University-wide, faculty and school information on LMS engagement; and
· The extent of LMS engagement for units that have participated in the Carpe Diem design process.
For member’s information, a report detailing the BEAM project prepared by Mr Mark Paynter, CEF is attached (ATTACHMENT J).
For discussion.
11. CARPE DIEM –INTERVENTION PILOT STUDY (SUNSPOT) - REF: F76456
Carpe Diem learning design methods are one of the main ways in which UWA staff are supported to create learning and teaching innovations, 257 units have been workshopped/ redesigned by June 2016. The Sunspot intervention study was designed to investigate the extent to which learning and teaching innovations implemented from Carpe Diem workshops are influencing the student experience of learning, engagement and satisfaction.
A report prepared by Mr Mark Paynter, CEF outlining the Sunspot Pilot Study is attached (ATTACHMENT K)
For discussion.
12. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Education Futures Strategy Group will be held on Monday 29th August 2016 at 10am in the Senate Room. The cut-off date for submission of items for the agenda is midday on Monday 15th August. Please refer issues for discussion to the Executive Officer, Ms Sally Jackson (
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