Good Practice in Teaching (University of Manchester)

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Ep 24: Using Social Media in Your Teaching with Sofia Izquierdo Sanchez and Will Tayler

2024-07-0917:40

Welcome to the Good Practice in Teaching podcast from the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Manchester. Sarah Dyer, our Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning talks to guests about what works well in teaching, assessment and student support. In this episode Sarah talks to Sofia Izquierdo Sanchez, senior lecturer in the Department of Economics at Manchester, and Will Tayler, Lecturer in Economics at Lancaster University, about how they use social media in their teaching. Links: Instagram: Transforming Higher Education Engagement Beyond the Classroom (blog post): https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humteachlearn/2024/07/02/instagram-transforming-engagement/ The Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/dailylifeecon The webpage with resources: https://sites.google.com/view/dailylifeecon/ Sofia: Sofia.izquierdosanchez@manchester.ac.uk Will Tayler: w.tayler@lancaster.ac.uk Transcript: https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humteachlearn/wp-content/uploads/sites/205/2024/07/Episode_24_Sofia_Izquierdo_Sanchez_Transcript.pdf

Ep 23: Addressing Differential Attainment with Asieh Shomali

2024-07-0146:51

Welcome to the Good Practice in Teaching podcast from the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Manchester. In this episode, our Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning, Sarah Dyer, speaks to Asieh Shomali, from the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. They discuss the research project Asieh is undertaking alongside Adam Danquah and Gabrielle Finn looking at the differential attainment gap of students with protected and non-protected characteristics. Addressing Differential Attainment website: https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/about/equality/addressing-differential-attainment/

Ep 05: Dan Foulder Discusses the Effect of the Pandemic on Our First Year Students

2021-10-1511:29

In this episode, Dan Foulder, shares his thoughts with us on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the delivery of teaching and learning for our 1st year students. Full transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_05_Dan_Foulder_Transcript.docx Music by ScandinavianSoundDesign (https://www.pond5.com)

Ep.03: Dual Delivery with Huw Morgan

2021-09-2812:45

In this podcast, Huw Morgan (AMBS) tells us about his experience of dual teaching large lectures and how students engaged. He also shares some tips and lessons learned. Full transcript available: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_03_Huw_Morgan_Transcript.docx Music by ScandinavianSoundDesign (https://www.pond5.com)

Ep.02: Innovative Assessment and Student Community - Student Radio Programmes with Dr. Melanie Giles

2021-09-2312:40

PProfessor Becki Bennett talks with Dr. Melanie Giles about assessing students who produce a collaborative radio programme. More information about the project: https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humteachlearn/2021/07/01/group-radio-podcast/ Full transcript here: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_02_Melanie_Giles_Transcript.docx Music by ScandinavianSoundDesign (https://www.pond5.com)

Ep 19: SEED: Social Media in Education with Mark Carrigan

2023-04-1729:42

In episode 19, we are joined by Mark Carrigan, Lecturer in Education and programme director for the Digital Technologies Communication and Education MA course. Mark's work as a digital sociologist has led him to lead research and publications on social media, digital platforms and emerging technologies. https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/mark.carrigan Transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_19_Mark_Carrigan_Transcript.pdf Music: Vignette Skies (royalty free music)

Ep 17: SEED: Working Together with Colleagues to Support Innovation and Excellence in Teaching and Learning with Peter Kahn

2023-02-1717:20

In episode 17, we are joined by Peter Kahn, Professor of Digital Education and Digital Chair for SEED. He shares his experience of working in teaching and learning and plans for initiatives and innovations to support colleagues working together in SEED. Transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_17_Peter_Kahn_Transcript.docx Music: Vignette Skies (royalty free music)

Ep 13: SEED: Learning Technology and Face-to-Face Teaching with Amanda Banks Gatenby

2022-09-2319:031

In episode 13, we are joined by Amanda Banks Gatenby, Associate Director of Teaching and Learning, Distance and e-Learning within SEED. We talk about the return to face-to-face teaching and the use of technology used to support distance learning. Mandi is a lecturer in Digital Technologies, Communication and Education (Manchester Institute for Education). Transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_13_ABG_Transcript.docx Music: Vignette Skies (royalty free music)

Ep 10: SEED: Karenne Sylvester and Gamification in Education

2022-04-2621:28

In episode 10, Karenne Sylvester from the Humanities eLearning Team, talks about Gamification in Education. Karenne draws on her knowledge and experience from her MA in Education Technology and three-year diploma in games, design and development at Future Works, Manchester.

Ep 07: SEED: Dr Joanne Tippett & M. Sanderson on lessons in Dual Delivery

2021-12-1635:14

In this longer edition of the podcast, Rachel Willder talks to Dr Joanne Tippett and Matthew Sanderson about their experience of teaching with Dual Delivery, how to keep students engaged and the running of breakout rooms in teaching. Full Transcript here: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_07_Dr_Tippett_and_Matthew_Sanderson_Transcript.docx Music Vignette Skies (royalty free music)

Ep 06: SEED: Matthew Sanderson on Dual Delivery and Field courses

2021-11-2526:51

Rachel Willder talks to Matthew Sanderson about running field courses with Dual Delivery and offers some tips that they learned whilst running them. Full transcript here: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_06_Matthew_Sanderson_Transcript.docx Music Vignette Skies (royalty free music)

Ep 04: SEED: Matthew Sanderson and Engagement with Online Learners

2021-10-1224:51

Rachel Willder talks to Matthew Sanderson about Dual Delivery and engaging with online learners Full transcript here: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_04_Matthew_Sanderson_Transcript.docx Music Vignette Skies (royalty free music)

Ep.01: Dual Delivery Method of Teaching with Miriam Firth

2021-09-1309:43

Professor Becki Bennett talks with Dr. Miriam Firth about using the Dual Delivery method of teaching, and her first experiences of teaching simultaneously on campus to both in-class and online students. Full transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_01_Miriam_Firth_Transcript.docx Music by ScandinavianSoundDesign (https://www.pond5.com)

Episode 2

2021-05-2400:33

Professor Becki Bennett discusses using Spark resources in student-facing content with Professor Jane Doe, and how how best to avoid accessibility issues.

Ep 22: Building trust through student co-creation with Mario Pezzino

2024-04-2522:07

In this episode, our Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning, Sarah Dyer, speaks to Mario Pezzino, who is Director of Teaching and Learning in the School of Social Sciences, and a Professor of Economics. Sarah and Mario discuss the process of co-creating class materials with students, and its effect on student outcomes. Links Co-creating and co-delivering resources with students, blog post by Mario Pezzino on the Good Practice Library: https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humteachlearn/2023/11/07/co-creating-and-co-delivering-resources-with-students/ Elizabeth Cleaver “Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: Disciplinary Approaches to Educational Enquiry” https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/teaching-and-learning-in-higher-education/book254155 Bovill, C., Cook-Sather, A., Felten, P., Millard, L. and Moore-Cherry, N. (2016), Addressing potential challenges in co-creating learning and teaching: overcoming resistance, navigating institutional norms and ensuring inclusivity in student−staff partnerships, Higher Education, 71, 195−208. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10734-015-9896-4 Mario Pezzino and Andrea Enrico Riganti, 2022, Co-creation of teaching resources and co-teaching, https://doi.org/10.53593/n3523a

Ep 21: Engaging Marginalised Students with John Roache

2024-02-2024:08

In this episode Sarah Dyer, our Chair in Digital Education, chats to John Roache, a lecturer from English, American Studies and Creative Writing. Sarah and John discuss ways in which digital annotation might help HE educators to address issues of student marginality both inside and outside the classroom. In the Good Practice in Teaching Podcast we talk to staff in the Faculty of Humanities at The University of Manchester about what works well in teaching, assessment and student support. Link to John’s project with the Institute of Teaching and Learning: Institute of Teaching and Learning Projects Link to transcript: https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humteachlearn/wp-content/uploads/sites/205/2024/02/Episode_21_John_Roache_Transcript.pdf

Ep 20: Creating Joyful Assessment with Stephanie Sodero

2023-11-2920:25

This episode features a discussion between Sarah Dyer, our Digital Chair in Education, and Stephanie Sodero, a lecturer in Climate Change and Health in our Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute. Sarah and Stephanie discuss setting assessments that allow students to engage with academic material emotionally, intellectually and creatively, and that are a joy to mark. Links: Full TranscriptStephanie’s Climate Gallery website Body Art, Apps and Parties: Stephanie’s blog post in the Good Practice Library Creative Universities by Anke Schwittay Music by ScandinavianSoundDesign (https://www.pond5.com)

Ep 18: Outstanding Teaching with Chika Watanabe

2023-03-0712:32

In this episode Hannah Cobb is joined by Chika Watanabe, winner of the 2021 Faculty of Humanities Outstanding Teaching Award. They explore what students want, being inspired by Ungrading, and how to implement alternative forms of assessment. Transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_18_Chika_Watanabe_Transcript.pdf

Ep 16: Student-Centred Review of Assessment and Feedback with Gillian Ulph and Elly Aspey

2023-02-0215:11

In this episode, Hannah Cobb meets Gillian Ulph and Elly Aspey from The University of Manchester Law School. Gillian and Elly talk us through the process and benefits of undertaking a student-centred review of assessment and feedback. Related link: Student-Staff Partnerships in Teaching and Learning Design by John Owen Transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_16_Ulph_Aspey_Transcript.docx Music by ScandinavianSoundDesign (https://www.pond5.com)

Ep 15: Digital Education with Mairéad Pratschke

2023-01-2014:18

Hannah Cobb meets Mairéad Pratschke, new Chair in Digital Education in the School of Arts Languages and Cultures (SALC). Join us to find out more about Mairéad's journey from lecturer/researcher in Film and History, to working in the EdTech industry, and back into Higher Education. Learn how she has fused her experience in recent roles and hear a 'trailer' for the future of digital in SALC. A must-listen for those in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, as well as lots of interesting reflections for those in other schools and universities. Learn more about the Teaching Innovation Collective (UoM staff only): https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/salc/teaching-and-supervision/teaching-innovation/collective/ Full transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_15_Mairead_Pratschke_Transcript.docx Music by ScandinavianSoundDesign (https://www.pond5.com)

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