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Enhancing students' digital skills with impact: the "Digital Literacy" project. (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MARTZOUKOU, K. 2022. Enhancing students' digital skills with impact: the "Digital Literacy" project. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

In line with UK strategic priorities (UK Department for Education 2019), the "Digital Literacy" project - supported by a DELTA (QAA) "Emerging Stronger Award" - aims to identify pockets of digital inequalities in students, to enhance their digital ca... Read More about Enhancing students' digital skills with impact: the "Digital Literacy" project..

Giving children a voice: embedding children's rights in higher education teaching programmes. (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
ALLAN, E. 2022. Giving children a voice: embedding children's rights in higher education teaching programmes. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

Patient and public involvement is a requirement in planning and designing nursing and midwifery education (Nursing and Midwifery Council 2018). A novel example of involving children and young people (C&YP) is offerred. Child-focused education program... Read More about Giving children a voice: embedding children's rights in higher education teaching programmes..

The role of video aids in online teaching: engineering design as a case study. (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
ABOLLE, J. and IYALLA, I. 2022. The role of video aids in online teaching: engineering design as a case study. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

The use of video aids has long been the subject of argument in pedagogic research (Hamel et al. 2019). With the recent shift from face-to-face to a more blended mode of teaching due to COVID, it is clear that video aids should be an inevitable part o... Read More about The role of video aids in online teaching: engineering design as a case study..

Teaching during COVID-19: (international) lessons learnt in computing. (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
ZARB, M. 2022. Teaching during COVID-19: (international) lessons learnt in computing. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

The coronavirus pandemic has forced an unprecedented global shift within higher education in the ways that we educate students. Computing education traditionally focuses on experiential, in-person activities. The pandemic has mandated that educators... Read More about Teaching during COVID-19: (international) lessons learnt in computing..

Showcasing the RGU digital learning standard. (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
SIM, C. 2022. Showcasing the RGU digital learning standard. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

The purpose of the RGU (2022a) Digital Learning Standard (DLS) is to "provide a roadmap to ensure all students learn in a consistent, cohesive and inclusive digital learning environment, reflecting RGU's aims to provide a vibrant, equitable, and futu... Read More about Showcasing the RGU digital learning standard..

Implementing a large files policy for assessment submission. (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
ZARB, M. and LYTWYNENKO, J. 2022. Implementing a large files policy for assessment submission. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

All coursework submitted within the School of Computing goes through CampusMoodle. However, this is not always a practicable solution due to its 500MB file limit, and the growing complexity of files submitted for student work. Some modules in the Sch... Read More about Implementing a large files policy for assessment submission..

Communication skills and confidence-building for journalists: a pilot study. (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MENNIE, L. and MCKAY, F. 2022. Communication skills and confidence-building for journalists: a pilot study. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

The impact of lockdowns and e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about self-confidence and social anxiety emerging in students accessing higher education (Hawes et al. 2021). This has had a particularly marked effect in journal... Read More about Communication skills and confidence-building for journalists: a pilot study..

Reimagining the open-door policy. (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
WILL, J. and BRANDS, D. 2022. Reimagining the open-door policy. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

The ability to contact staff when needed is considered in the National Student Survey data (Discover Uni 2022). The work of Bell (2021) asserts that students value the availability of academic staff for both academic and pastoral support. The experie... Read More about Reimagining the open-door policy..

Developing academic skills: an innovative approach. (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
DOUGLAS, S. 2022. Developing academic skills: an innovative approach. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

Developing independent learning skills is a key aim of higher education (Hockings et al. 2018). A common way in which students gain expereince of independent learning is though coursework assignment. However, in order to undertake the required indepe... Read More about Developing academic skills: an innovative approach..

A reflection on lessons learnt with tackling grade inflation. (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
LYTWYNENKO, J. and ZARB, M. 2022. A reflection on lessons learnt with tackling grade inflation. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

A common issue with the academic process is that of grade inflation, or the over-abundance of good grades, which directly leads to a perceived loss of grade value by employers. Throughout the past several years during Assessment Boards within the Sch... Read More about A reflection on lessons learnt with tackling grade inflation..

Welcome enhancements: responding to feedback to deliver enhancements with impact. (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MASSIE, D. 2022. Welcome enhancements: responding to feedback to deliver enhancements with impact. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

This paper will cover RGU's institutional welcome, with a focus on the delivery of the Semester 1 2021 welcome offer, the evaluation of this project, and the actions taken as a result to make enhancements for the delivery of Semester 2's 2022 welcome... Read More about Welcome enhancements: responding to feedback to deliver enhancements with impact..

Developing an emergency contact scheme for student wellbeing. (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
HENDERSON, S. and FORBES-MCKAY, K. 2022. Developing an emergency contact scheme for student wellbeing. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

Concerns have grown over wellbeing and mental health issues experienced by university students (Auerbach et al., 2018; HESA, 2022), especially after the COVID-19 lockdown (Sahu 2020; Kafka 2020). The literature suggests that the majority of students... Read More about Developing an emergency contact scheme for student wellbeing..

Responding to crisis: creating a wellness video. (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
LYTWYNENKO, J. and ZARB, M. 2022. Responding to crisis: creating a wellness video. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it became increasingly clear that students were struggling with their productivity and mental health, which was institutionally evident in the increasing number of drop-in requests we were getting during Office Hours... Read More about Responding to crisis: creating a wellness video..

I'm a student: break me out of here! (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
DOUGLAS, S. 2022. I'm a student: break me out of here! Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

Comparisons can easily be drawn between landing in a jungle and the move to online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lecturers had to adapt to new surroundings and fight to survive. Whilst Ant and Dec replaced the Dingo Dollar Challenge with the... Read More about I'm a student: break me out of here!.

Enhancing our understanding of the wellbeing and support needs of RGU students. (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
FORBES-MCKAY, K. and HENDERSON, S. 2022. Enhancing our understanding of the wellbeing and support needs of RGU students. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

The mental wellbeing of university students is of growing concern. Indeed, HESA (2022) reported 122,530 students with a recorded mental health condition in the UK in 2016/17. Many students, however, do not access support for mental health (Rosenthal... Read More about Enhancing our understanding of the wellbeing and support needs of RGU students..

What a good place to be! (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
LAUTERBACH, T. 2022. What a good place to be! Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

Our presentation builds on the Happy Hour webinar that was initiated when teaching the 2020/21 Year 1 LLB cohort, who joined their course as online (rather than in-person) students. In order to have a regular, timetabled engagement opportunity for th... Read More about What a good place to be!.

Building community and emphasising learning beyond the classroom. (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
LEITH, C. and IRONSIDE, R. 2022. Building community and emphasising learning beyond the classroom. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

Due to the lengthy (and ongoing) disruption caused by COVID-19, the Tourism, Hospitality and Events teaching team recognised the need to rebuild and foster a greater sense of community within the subject area. Furthermore, the blog was seen as a way... Read More about Building community and emphasising learning beyond the classroom..

Enhancing our understanding of independent learning amongst RGU students. (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
FORBES-MCKAY, K. BREMNER, P. and JOHNSTON, P. 2022. Enhancing our understanding of independent learning amongst RGU students. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

There is increasing interest in the role of independent learning (IL) in higher education (Thomas, 2015). Indeed, several studies demonstrate the significant impact of IL on students' academic achievement (Difrancesca et al. 2016) and retention in hi... Read More about Enhancing our understanding of independent learning amongst RGU students..

Community as an extended classroom: evoking curiosity and collaboration. (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
ZAMAN, Q.M., MORRISON, S., FRYER, D. and RAION, S. 2022. Community as an extended classroom: evoking curiosity and collaboration. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

The teaching method, entitled "Community as Extended Classroom" (CeC), is the theme of this presentation. CeC is a trans-disciplinary pedagogical method in teaching subjects of cities, health, populations and society. The objective of CeC is to enabl... Read More about Community as an extended classroom: evoking curiosity and collaboration..

Escaping traditional outreach: digital escape rooms to engage potential students. (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MARTIN, K., WRIGHT, R. and ZARB, M. 2022. Escaping traditional outreach: digital escape rooms to engage potential students. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

Outreach has been linked to many advantages, including improving access for typically disadvantaged students and raising their completion rates. The "Access To" programme is an outreach initiative for under-represented groups in secondary education.... Read More about Escaping traditional outreach: digital escape rooms to engage potential students..