Transitioning from Vital to Canvas

11/03/20 • 50 min

We talk to our four invited guest lecturers from around the University about how they have found the transition from Vital to Canvas.

Discussing what they love about Canvas, could not do without and what hiccups they have encountered on their journey so far, as well as sharing advice, practical tips and resources.

Speakers: Dr Laura Corner, Dr Andy Bates, Dr Freya Jarman and Dr Gary Brown

You can view a full transcript here: Transitioning from Vital to Canvas - Podcast transcript

We talk to our four invited guest lecturers from around the University about how they have found the transition from Vital to Canvas.

Discussing what they love about Canvas, could not do without and what hiccups they have encountered on their journey so far, as well as sharing advice, practical tips and resources.

Speakers: Dr Laura Corner, Dr Andy Bates, Dr Freya Jarman and Dr Gary Brown

You can view a full transcript here: Transitioning from Vital to Canvas - Podcast transcript

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Decolonising the Curriculum - What does it mean to you?

The Centre for Innovation in Education celebrates BAME people during Black History Month and beyond by creating an interactive podcast that aims to gather the collective voices on the definition of decolonising the curriculum.

Listen to this a real-life story* from a BAME student perspective to find out why she suffers from 'academic inadequacy' and unbelonging as a new student in the United Kingdom.

Send a short message (1 minute max) in the link below to answer:

What does ‘decolonising the curriculum’ mean to you?

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*This story is based on real-life events but names have been changed to protect the person’s privacy.

Narrated by Dr Monica Chavez, PhD in Applied Linguistics (University of Liverpool), Educational Developer (TEL) at the Centre for Innovation in Education.

You can view a full transcript here: Decolonising the Curriculum Podcast Transcript

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Taking the Pre-Sessional English courses entirely online during a global pandemic

In response to Covid 19, immediate action had to be taken to move the English Language Centre's courses online. We had less than 1 month to prepare for student induction. This involved redesigning the student experience, implementing widespread pedagogical changes, and, beyond the initial phase, reflecting on and improving our processes and product.

In this case study podcast, Gary, Katie & Seán discuss and reflect on the development and implementation processes. They are joined by Michelle & Aldona who give further insight from the management and teacher perspectives.

Gary Ellis & Seán Timon are teachers and technology enhanced learning specialists at the ELC.
Katie Hudson is a Pre-sessional EAP teacher & course developer.
Aldona Norkus is a Pre-sessional EAP teacher.
Michelle Dwyer is the ELC Director.

You can view a full transcript here:
Taking the Pre-Sessional English courses entirely online during a global pandemic Transcript