The Teaching at ARU Podcast
By Anglia Learning & Teaching
Join your host, Jamie Heywood, to explore teaching and learning themes within ARU and Higher Education and hear from special guests across Anglia Learning and Teaching (based at Anglia Ruskin University, UK) who share their passion, experience and expertise. Each themed episode is centred around 3 key questions, and was recorded during the summer of 2022.
Episode Transcripts: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GVeR3_Ghqczi_wFKPfkzP_eWLMLsySmi?usp=share_link
Further Links:
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The Teaching at ARU PodcastNov 16, 2022
Episode 13: What is pedagogic research, and how can I get involved?
Join us for Episode 13, where we welcome Simon Pratt-Adams and Mark Warnes to explore pedagogic research and ARU’s sabbatical scheme.
Episode Questions & Timestamps
- What is pedagogic research? (01:44)
- How can I get involved with the pedagogic research community, and how can it support me? (07:21)
- How does ARU’s sabbatical scheme work? (14:12)
Further Resources
- Pedagogic Research at ARU: https://aru.ac.uk/anglia-learning-and-teaching/good-teaching-practice-and-innovation/pedagogic-research
- ALT Pedagogic Research Directory (Available for ARU colleagues on our LMS, Canvas): https://canvas.anglia.ac.uk/courses/4880
- ARU’s University Sabbatical Scheme: https://aru.ac.uk/anglia-learning-and-teaching/awards-and-recognition/university-sabbatical-scheme
Episode 12: What CPD opportunities are available for me to develop my academic practice and career?
Join us for Episode 12, where we welcome Jaki Lilly to explore Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
Episode Questions & Timestamps
- Where do I start in developing my academic practice and career? (01:51)
- How do I develop my teaching and research practice? (05:34)
- What other CPD opportunities, events, awards, and recognition are available to me? (10:34)
Further Resources
- ALT ‘Need to Know’ (Available for ARU colleagues on our LMS, Canvas): https://canvas.anglia.ac.uk/courses/2229
- Academic careers support, Fellowships and awards (Available for ARU colleagues on our internal intranet, the Heron): https://myaru.sharepoint.com/sites/i-lt/SitePages/Academic-careers-support,-Fellowships-and-awards.aspx
- Anglia Learning & Teaching CPD Opportunities: https://aru.ac.uk/anglia-learning-and-teaching/cpd-opportunities
Episode 11: How do we manage assessment on Canvas?
Join us for Episode 11, where we welcome James Trueman to explore managing assessment on Canvas.
Episode Questions & Timestamps
- How does Canvas work with ASTRA? (01:48)
- How is assessment managed on Canvas? (04:54)
- How does marking in Canvas work? (11:00)
Further Resources
- ARU’s LMS Assessment Project: End-to-End Assessment (Available for ARU colleagues on our LMS, Canvas): https://canvas.anglia.ac.uk/courses/20416
- Turnitin GradeMark at ARU: https://aru.ac.uk/anglia-learning-and-teaching/good-teaching-practice-and-innovation/assessment-and-feedback/turnitin-grademark
- ASTRA at ARU (Available for ARU colleagues on our internal intranet, the Heron): https://myaru.sharepoint.com/sites/i-yourit/SitePages/ASTRA.aspx
Episode 10: How is assessment and feedback approached at ARU?
Join us for Episode 10, where we welcome Shaun Le Boutillier to explore approaches to assessment and feedback.
Episode Questions & Timestamps
- What is ARU’s approach to assessment and feedback? (01:23)
- What does good assessment design look like? (06:44)
- What are good feedback practices? (12:34)
Further Resources
- Assessment and Feedback at ARU: https://aru.ac.uk/anglia-learning-and-teaching/good-teaching-practice-and-innovation/assessment-and-feedback
- ALT: Assessment & Feedback (Available for ARU colleagues on our LMS, Canvas): https://canvas.anglia.ac.uk/courses/1499
- ARU’s Assessment Protocol: https://aru.ac.uk/anglia-learning-and-teaching/good-teaching-practice-and-innovation/assessment-and-feedback/assessment-protocol
Episode 9: What are Ruskin Modules?
Join us for Episode 9, where we welcome Elaine Brown to explore Ruskin Modules and interdisciplinarity.
Episode Questions & Timestamps
- What is interdisciplinarity, and the benefits? (01:17)
- What are Ruskin Modules? (06:20)
- How could I become more involved in Ruskin Modules? (12:39)
Further Resources
- Ruskin Modules at ARU: https://aru.ac.uk/anglia-learning-and-teaching/good-teaching-practice-and-innovation/ruskin-modules
- Ruskin Modules 2022/3 (Available for ARU colleagues on our internal intranet, the Heron): https://myaru.sharepoint.com/sites/student-module-catalogue-2022-23/SitePages/Choose-your-Ruskin-Module.aspx?OR=Teams-HL&CT=1658761004821
- Ruskin Module Spark Awards (Available for ARU colleagues on our internal intranet, the Heron): https://myaru.sharepoint.com/sites/i-wo/SitePages/Inaugural-Ruskin-Modules-Spark-Award-winner-announced.aspx
Episode 8: What technology, tools and systems are used for teaching and learning?
Join us for Episode 8, where we welcome Jason Williams to explore technologies, tools and systems in teaching and learning.
Episode Questions & Timestamps
- What core technology, tools and systems are used during teaching and learning at ARU? (01:32)
- How do Canvas, Teams, Yuja work for teaching and learning? (06:30)
- What are third-party tools and how can we use these responsibly? (17:47)
Further Resources
- ARU Teaching Toolkits (including Media Enhanced Teaching and Learning, Third-Party Tools & Technologies, Using Canvas, Using Teams and Microsoft365 - Available for ARU colleagues on our internal intranet, the Heron): https://myaru.sharepoint.com/sites/i-lt/SitePages/ARU-Teaching-Toolkits-Landing-Page.aspx
- Canvas at ARU: https://aru.ac.uk/anglia-learning-and-teaching/good-teaching-practice-and-innovation/technology-enhanced-learning-and-teaching/canvas-lms
- ARU Yuja: https://aru.yuja.com/
Episode 7: How can we promote race equality?
Join us for Episode 7, where we welcome Linda Brown to explore promoting race equality.
Episode Questions & Timestamps
- How does the Race Equality Strategy link to teaching and learning? (01:43)
- How can we diversify the curriculum? (08:40)
- How can I be an ally and get further involved? (15:20)
Further Resources
- Race Equality at ARU: https://aru.ac.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/race-equality
- Inclusive Curriculum Framework: https://aru.ac.uk/anglia-learning-and-teaching/good-teaching-practice-and-innovation/approaches-to-learning-and-teaching/inclusive-learning-and-teaching
- Race Equality Charter (Advance HE): https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/equality-charters/race-equality-charter
Episode 6: How can we create an inclusive learning experience for all students?
Join us for Episode 6, where we welcome Isobel Gowers to explore how to create an inclusive learning experience.
Episode Questions & Timestamps
- What does inclusion, accessibility, diversity, and wellbeing mean in higher education? (01:27)
- How can we promote inclusion, accessibility, diversity, and wellbeing in practice? (05:53)
- How can we support students at ARU and what other services/departments may we work with? (14:29)
Further Resources
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at ARU: https://aru.ac.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion
- ARU’s Inclusive Practices: https://aru.ac.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-for-students/inclusive-practices
- Health and Wellbeing at ARU: https://aru.ac.uk/current-students/health-and-wellbeing
Episode 5: How do we develop our students’ employability in the curriculum?
Join us for Episode 5, where we welcome Andrew Middleton to explore developing our students’ employability.
Episode Questions & Timestamps
- How do we develop employability through the curriculum? (00:40)
- What is the Anglia Ruskin Graduate Capitals framework and how can I use it to develop employability? (09:01)
- What are live briefs? How can I connect my teaching to the live brief experience? (20:21)
Further Resources
- Jan Herrington’s 9 Principles of Authentic Learning (Sheffield Hallam University): https://blogs.shu.ac.uk/graduatecapabilities/essential-texts/herringtons-9-principles-of-authentic-learning/
- ARU’s Graduate Capitals: https://aru.ac.uk/student-life/support-and-facilities/careers-and-employability/graduate-capitals
- ARU’s Live Briefs: https://aru.ac.uk/business-employers/access-student-and-graduate-talent/live-briefs
Episode 4: What is active learning?
Join us for Episode 4, where we welcome Andrew Middleton to explore active learning.
Episode Questions & Timestamps
- What is active learning? (01:30)
- What are the benefits of active learning? (11:03)
- How does active learning work online? (15:14)
Further Resources
- Global Active Learning Network: https://activelearningnetwork.com/
- ARU Active Learning Network: https://aru.ac.uk/anglia-learning-and-teaching/aru-active-learning-network
- ARU Active Learning Resources: Active Learning Toolkit (Available for ARU colleagues on our internal intranet, the Heron): https://myaru.sharepoint.com/sites/i-lt/SitePages/ActiveLearning-Toolkit-Portal.aspx and A-Z Teaching and Learning Resources (Available for ARU colleagues on our LMS, Canvas): https://canvas.anglia.ac.uk/courses/12824
Episode 3: How can we plan for teaching and learning?
Join us for Episode 3, where we welcome Uwe Richter to explore planning for teaching and learning.
Episode Questions & Timestamps
- What is an effective way to structure a lesson? (01:17)
- What makes for good lesson preparation? (05:05)
- How do you plan activities? (10:54)
Further Resources
- Bloom’s Taxonomy (Imperial College London): https://www.imperial.ac.uk/staff/educational-development/teaching-toolkit/intended-learning-outcomes/blooms-taxonomy
- Example Lesson Plan: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HIu7161FOAy8Mh3m2Pdw2pO6Mb1Vp3wY?usp=share_link
- Anglia Learning & Teaching: Good teaching practice and innovation: https://aru.ac.uk/anglia-learning-and-teaching/good-teaching-practice-and-innovation
Episode 2: What are the roles and responsibilities of academic staff at ARU?
Join us for Episode 2, where we welcome Beatriz Acevedo to explore roles and responsibilities of academic staff.
Episode Questions & Timestamps
- What are the key responsibilities of an academic member of staff? (01:52)
- How are faculties structured at ARU? (07:16)
- What other professional service staff/areas may academic staff work with? (19:24)
Further Resources
- ARU Student Services: https://aru.ac.uk/student-life/support-and-facilities/student-services
- ARU Our Campuses: https://aru.ac.uk/student-life/life-on-campus
- ARU Working Here: https://aru.ac.uk/about-us/working-here (Expectations of Academic Staff Document available for ARU colleagues on our internal intranet, The Heron)
Episode 1: How is teaching and learning approached at ARU?
Join us for Episode 1, where we welcome Alex Moseley to explore how teaching and learning is approached at ARU.
Episode Questions & Timestamps
- What is ARU’s education approach and strategy? (01:34)
- How has teaching and learning changed from the pandemic? (05:16)
- What is Anglia Learning & Teaching? (10:17)
Further Resources
- ARU’s Institutional Strategy: https://aru.ac.uk/anglia-learning-and-teaching/about-us/our-strategy
- Anglia Learning & Teaching: https://aru.ac.uk/anglia-learning-and-teaching
- Anglia Learning & Teaching Contact Email: alt@aru.ac.uk
Welcome to the Teaching at ARU Podcast
Join us for the welcome episode, where we invite Nicola Collenette and Ania Norman to introduce the Teaching at ARU Podcast.
Episode Questions & Timestamps
- What is the TARU Podcast? (05:10)
- Who is the TARU Podcast for? (06:25)
- How is the TARU Podcast structured? (07:24)
Further Resources
- Podcast Contact Email: jamie.heywood@aru.ac.uk