{"id":2970,"date":"2014-09-04T15:09:00","date_gmt":"2014-09-04T15:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/?p=2970"},"modified":"2014-09-04T15:09:00","modified_gmt":"2014-09-04T15:09:00","slug":"training-sessions-october-till-december-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2014\/09\/04\/training-sessions-october-till-december-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Training Sessions &#8211; October till December 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2013\/12\/mature-student.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2213\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2013\/12\/mature-student.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"147\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>All sessions have now been mapped to the UK Professional Skills Framework as attendees may include these as evidence for Fellowship applications or ongoing professional development. The <a title=\"NILE Suite\" href=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2014\/03\/31\/the-nile-suite-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">NILE Suite<\/a> has been used to group related sessions together. Where relevant the events have also been mapped to the <a title=\"Quality standards\" href=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2014\/04\/01\/nile-design-targets-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">developing quality standards for NILE sites.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The list below represents the scheduled sessions however they can be run as a bespoke session for three or more staff at any mutually convenient time. All sessions will be run in the Park Library T-Pod (1st Floor) unless stated.<\/p>\n<p>Menu of sessions available:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enhancing NILE content using Xerte<\/li>\n<li>Virtual Classrooms using WizIQ<\/li>\n<li>Enhancing NILE with media for asynchronous learners<\/li>\n<li>NILE &#8211; Grade Everything (Managing multiple elements in assessment. Marking presentations \/ live performances)<\/li>\n<li>The App Cafe<\/li>\n<li>SaGE Essentials<\/li>\n<li>SaGE &#8211; Providing quality feedback using rubrics<\/li>\n<li>Managing Groups (and group assignments)<\/li>\n<li>NILE Essentials &#8211; Making the most of your NILE site<\/li>\n<li>NILE &#8211; Encouraging collaboration and NILE interaction using Blogs, Discussion Boards, Journals and Wikis<\/li>\n<li>NILE &#8211; Developing formative assessments in NILE<\/li>\n<li>Making best use of smartboards<\/li>\n<li>Increasing in class session interaction using the voting handsets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SaGE Essentials<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(Link to the UK PSF &#8211; A3, K4)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2014\/03\/31\/the-nile-suite-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">NILE Suite Alignment: Assessment<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This essential session is for both staff who are new to the Submission and Grading Electronically (SaGE) Project and those who need a refresher on the current process. The event will cover the SaGE workflow including marking in Turnitin; passing grades to the NILE grade centre; downloading grades to send to the SATs; and working with the External Examiner. (12 places).<\/p>\n<p>Attendance at this session will assist engagement with the <a title=\"Quality standards\" href=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2014\/04\/01\/nile-design-targets-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">Foundation Quality Standard for NILE sites<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Learning Outcomes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understand the SaGE workflow<\/li>\n<li>Able to grade work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table width=\"203\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">Date (s)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">20\/10\/14<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">2-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">21\/10\/14<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">2-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">22\/10\/14<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">10-12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">23\/10\/14<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">2-4 <strong>(Note this is at Avenue)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">24\/10\/14<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">2-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">5\/11\/14<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">2-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">10\/11\/14<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">2-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">20\/11\/14<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"101\">10-12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Register on: <\/strong><strong><a id=\"docs-internal-guid-30b12be1-410c-e4c7-fe41-95f866f650c9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/sage-essentials-tickets-12952281623\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/sage-essentials-tickets-12952281623<\/a><\/strong> for Park based sessions<\/p>\n<p><strong>Register on:<\/strong> <a id=\"docs-internal-guid-30b12be1-410d-2110-74ef-64adad80f2aa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/sage-essentials-tickets-12952410007\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/sage-essentials-tickets-12952410007<\/a> for the 23rd October at Avenue Library (MG8a)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SaGE &#8211; Providing quality feedback using rubrics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(Link to the UK PSF &#8211; A3, K4, V2)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2014\/03\/31\/the-nile-suite-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">NILE Suite Alignment: Assessment<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A dedicated session for those who have already attended the SaGE Essentials session and are confident with the basic SaGE workflow. The event will focus on both Turnitin and NILE rubrics. Rubrics are useful for various styles of marking and can be used for qualitative and quantitative feedback. (12 places).<\/p>\n<p>Learning outcomes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Able to setup and use rubrics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table width=\"135\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"86\">Date (s)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"48\">Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"86\">6\/11\/14<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"48\">10-12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Register on:<\/strong> <a id=\"docs-internal-guid-30b12be1-4112-187e-fc2c-78048abd057e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/sage-providing-quality-feedback-using-rubrics-tickets-12952470187\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/sage-providing-quality-feedback-using-rubrics-tickets-12952470187<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Managing Groups (and group assignments)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(Link to the UK PSF &#8211; A3, K4, V1)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2014\/03\/31\/the-nile-suite-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">NILE Suite Alignment: Assessment \/ Collaboration<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the size of the cohort, the ability to manage groups is an important part of using NILE. Groups allow focused activity, assessment and communication which will enhance student engagement. In addition to learning about the setup and management of groups you will also focus on the NILE assignment submission area which may be used as an alternative to Turnitin submissions. (12 places).<\/p>\n<p>Attendance at this session will assist engagement with the <a title=\"Quality standards\" href=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2014\/04\/01\/nile-design-targets-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">Collaboration Quality Standard for NILE sites<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Learning outcomes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understand how to setup and organise groups<\/li>\n<li>Appreciate the range of functionality with groups<\/li>\n<li>Understand how the NILE assignment submission area may be used with groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table width=\"127\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"75\">Date (s)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"51\">Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\" valign=\"top\" width=\"75\">14\/11\/14<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\" valign=\"top\" width=\"51\">2-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong><\/strong><strong><br \/>\nRegister on:<\/strong>\u00a0<a id=\"docs-internal-guid-30b12be1-4118-e18b-7b74-0fa140829937\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/managing-groups-and-group-assignments-tickets-12952494259\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/managing-groups-and-group-assignments-tickets-12952494259<\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>NILE Essentials &#8211; Making the most of your NILE site<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(Link to the UK PSF &#8211; A4, K4, V2)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2014\/03\/31\/the-nile-suite-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">NILE Suite Alignment: Content \/ Management<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This session will introduce the NILE sites which are being used for all module and course areas. Find out the Top Ten most common mistakes with existing NILE sites and how to avoid them to improve the student experience. Attendees will develop confidence with working in their NILE area to add new and exciting content. (12 places).<\/p>\n<p>Attendance at this session will assist engagement with the <a title=\"Quality standards\" href=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2014\/04\/01\/nile-design-targets-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">Foundation Quality Standard for NILE sites.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Learning Outcomes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Appreciate the range of NILE sites and comon student problems with finding content<\/li>\n<li>Reflect on your own NILE site based on areas for improvement<\/li>\n<li>Understand the range of tools to enhance NILE sites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table width=\"141\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"84\">Date (s)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"56\">Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"84\">16\/10\/14<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"56\">2-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Register on:<\/strong> <a id=\"docs-internal-guid-30b12be1-411a-9bd6-1210-62ba6b7b4923\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/nile-essentials-making-the-most-of-your-nile-site-tickets-12952514319\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/nile-essentials-making-the-most-of-your-nile-site-tickets-12952514319<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>NILE &#8211; Encouraging collaboration and NILE interaction using Blogs, Discussion Boards, Journals and Wikis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(Link to the UK PSF &#8211; A2, K2, V1)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2014\/03\/31\/the-nile-suite-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">NILE Suite Alignment: Collaboration<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This session will allow participants to explore the Blogs, Journals, Discussion Boards and Wikis tools inside NILE which encourage greater collaboration. (12 places).<\/p>\n<p>Attendance at this session will assist engagement with the <a title=\"Quality standards\" href=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2014\/04\/01\/nile-design-targets-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">Collaboration Quality Standard for NILE sites.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Learning Outcomes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understand the range of tools available to enhance collaboration within NILE sites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table width=\"134\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"75\">Date (s)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"59\">Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"75\">28\/10\/14<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"59\">2-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Register on:<\/strong> <a id=\"docs-internal-guid-30b12be1-411b-70d3-a150-8f78389da35d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/nile-encouraging-collaboration-and-nile-interaction-using-blogs-discussion-boards-journals-and-wikis-tickets-12952524349\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/nile-encouraging-collaboration-and-nile-interaction-using-blogs-discussion-boards-journals-and-wikis-tickets-12952524349<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>NILE &#8211; Developing formative assessments in NILE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(Link to the UK PSF &#8211; A3, K4)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2014\/03\/31\/the-nile-suite-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">NILE Suite Alignment: Assessment<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Formative assessment may be used by students to better track their progress and understanding. It may also be used by tutors to ensure that students are engaging and understanding the course material. This session will explore the test, survey and question pool tools within NILE. There is a range of functionality which provides the option of auto marked formative (and summative assessment) with question choices like multiple choice and fill in the blanks. These tools may be used with features such as adaptive release and the performance dashboard to allow greater student interaction with content and a higher level of tutor understanding of student engagement. (12 places).<\/p>\n<p>Attendance at this session will assist engagement with the <a title=\"Quality standards\" href=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2014\/04\/01\/nile-design-targets-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">Participation Quality Standard for NILE sites.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Learning Outcomes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding of the range and value of formative assessment<\/li>\n<li>Appreciate the tools which may be used within formative assessment<\/li>\n<li>Ability to implement range of appropriate tools within their own course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table width=\"157\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"71\">Date (s)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"86\">Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"71\">17\/11\/14<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"86\">2-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Register on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/nile-developing-formative-assessments-in-nile-tickets-12952556445\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/nile-developing-formative-assessments-in-nile-tickets-12952556445<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>NILE &#8211; Grade Everything (Managing multiple elements in assessment. Marking presentations \/ live performances)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(Link to the UK PSF &#8211; K4, K5)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2014\/03\/31\/the-nile-suite-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">NILE Suite Alignment: Assessment<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This session will explore the NILE Grade Centre where all grades created by students within NILE are held and managed. In addition to being the link between NILE and the Student Record System, this tool allows you to manage the student view of grades, collate grades between assignments (SmartViews) and manage grades and feedback on physical artifacts and performances\/presentations. (12 places).<\/p>\n<p>Learning Outcomes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Appreciate the functionality available within the Grade Centre<\/li>\n<li>Understand how the Grade Centre may be used with performances\/presentations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table width=\"145\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"71\">Date (s)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"73\">Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"71\">11\/12\/14<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"73\">10-12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Register on:<\/strong> <a id=\"docs-internal-guid-30b12be1-411c-c7fa-0bd5-d8b12a2e85bf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/nile-grade-everything-tickets-12952578511\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/nile-grade-everything-tickets-12952578511<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Enhancing NILE with media for asynchronous learners<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(Link to the UK PSF &#8211; A2, K2, K4)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2014\/03\/31\/the-nile-suite-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">NILE Suite Alignment: Content<\/a><\/p>\n<p>During this session you will be able to bring along your own ideas for small videos and produce these during the session. Following a short introduction to a range of tools this practical session will encourage you to use these to create material which may be used within existing and planned courses. (12 places).<\/p>\n<p>You will be able to use material which you create within this session within Welcome Sites for new students.<\/p>\n<p>Attendance at this session will assist engagement with the <a title=\"Quality standards\" href=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2014\/04\/01\/nile-design-targets-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">Foundation and Participation Quality Standard for NILE sites.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Learning Outcomes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Appreciate the range of tools for asynchronous learners<\/li>\n<li>Ability to implement tools within their own NILE site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table width=\"177\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"84\">Date (s)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"92\">Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"84\">15\/12\/14<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"92\">2-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Register on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/enhancing-nile-with-media-for-asynchronous-learners-tickets-12952606595\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/enhancing-nile-with-media-for-asynchronous-learners-tickets-12952606595<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The App Cafe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(Link to the UK PSF &#8211; A2, K2, V2)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2014\/03\/31\/the-nile-suite-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">NILE Suite Alignment: Content \/ Collaboration<\/a><\/p>\n<p>With more and more people accessing the internet via mobile devices, The App Cafe provides an opportunity to look at the implications of mobile devices and apps in HE and how we can better use them in learning and teaching.<\/p>\n<p>We want to hear from you. This is a participative \u2018by you, for you\u2019 event with an opportunity each month to share the apps you already use in the classroom with fellow staff across all disciplines.<\/p>\n<p>With take-aways like \u2018Your 5-a-month\u2019 (top apps for learning and teaching), coffee and even cake, this is one lunchtime event in LLS you shouldn\u2019t miss.<\/p>\n<p>First Monday of every month (excluding bank holidays)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table width=\"156\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"82\">Date (s)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"73\">Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"82\">6\/10\/14<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"73\">1-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"82\">3\/11\/14<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"73\">1-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"82\">1\/12\/14<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"73\">1-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Register on:<\/strong><a id=\"docs-internal-guid-30b12be1-411e-b03e-58c7-05e7e4737324\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/the-app-cafe-tickets-12952837285\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/the-app-cafe-tickets-12952837285<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enhancing NILE content using Xerte<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(Link to the UK PSF &#8211; A2, K2, V2)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2014\/03\/31\/the-nile-suite-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">NILE Suite Alignment: Content<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Xerte is a great alternative to PowerPoint or Word to enhance basic content in your NILE sites<\/p>\n<p>Xerte can provide rich information and interaction for learners at all levels. You can have a look at an example of material produced in Xerte at: <a href=\"https:\/\/webmail.northampton.ac.uk\/owa\/redir.aspx?C=JhowMJL6Pk-7tbNRAhZG8BCJp8nxGdEI3xM6HWrZkCr27toMTWumDneGpXx3eLJQHXomuVKFY8E.&amp;URL=https%3a%2f%2fxerte.northampton.ac.uk%2fxertetoolkits%2fplay.php%3ftemplate_id%3d118\">https:\/\/xerte.northampton.ac.uk\/xertetoolkits\/play.php?template_id=118<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(12 places).<\/p>\n<p>Learning Outcomes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to confidently use Xerte<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table width=\"156\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"82\">Date (s)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"73\">Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"82\">12\/12\/14<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"73\">2-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Register on:<\/strong> <a id=\"docs-internal-guid-30b12be1-411f-45f7-787d-688200456317\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/enhancing-nile-content-using-xerte-tickets-12952921537\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/enhancing-nile-content-using-xerte-tickets-12952921537<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Virtual Classrooms using WizIQ<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(Link to the UK PSF &#8211; A2, K2, V2)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2014\/03\/31\/the-nile-suite-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">NILE Suite Alignment: Collaboration<\/a><\/p>\n<p>WizIQ is an online learning platform \/ classroom fully integrated into NILE. The rooms are designed to provide an online virtual classroom learning environment to supplement synchronous online activity. (12 places).<\/p>\n<p>Attendance at this session will assist engagement with the <a title=\"Quality standards\" href=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2014\/04\/01\/nile-design-targets-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">Collaboration Quality Standard for NILE sites<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Learning Outcomes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to confidently use WizIQ<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table width=\"156\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"82\">Date (s)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"73\">Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"82\">4\/11\/14<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"73\">2-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Register on:<\/strong> <a id=\"docs-internal-guid-30b12be1-411f-d8e2-60f6-f06cfc477dac\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/virtual-classrooms-using-wiziq-tickets-12953078005\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/virtual-classrooms-using-wiziq-tickets-12953078005<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Making best use of smartboards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(Link to the UK PSF &#8211; A2,K2,K4)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2014\/03\/31\/the-nile-suite-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">NILE Suite Alignment: Content<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Many opportunities now exist to increase the amount of student interaction within traditional lectures. Smartboards are located in many of the teaching spaces but are often only used to display PowerPoints. This event will introduce the range of tools which allow the Smartboard to \u2018come alive\u2019. This event will provide practical experience on using these tools. (12 places).<\/p>\n<p>Learning Outcomes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to confidently use the Smartboard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table width=\"153\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"74\">Date (s)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"78\">Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"74\">18\/11\/14<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"78\">2-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Register on:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/making-best-use-of-smartboards-tickets-12952642703\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/making-best-use-of-smartboards-tickets-12952642703<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Increasing in class session interaction using the voting handsets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(Link to the UK PSF &#8211; A2, K2, V2)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2014\/03\/31\/the-nile-suite-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">NILE Suite Alignment: Content \/ Collaboration<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Many opportunities now exist to increase the amount of student interaction within traditional lectures. Voting handsets may be used to increase the amount of feedback students provide within sessions. This event will provide practical experience on using these tools. (12 places).<\/p>\n<p>Learning Outcomes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to confidently use the voting handsets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table width=\"156\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"82\">Date (s)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"73\">Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"82\">2\/12\/14<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"73\">2-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Register on:<\/strong> <a id=\"docs-internal-guid-30b12be1-4125-b313-c1e1-3143f8e0bacc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/increasing-in-class-session-interaction-using-the-voting-handsets-tickets-12952680817\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/increasing-in-class-session-interaction-using-the-voting-handsets-tickets-12952680817<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>All of the sessions above and a number of other sessions listed below are also available on request for bespoke events (such as for Subject group training). Please contact your Learning Technologist or mail LearnTech@northampton.ac.uk for details on arranging these.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2013\/12\/mature-student.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>All sessions have now been mapped to the UK Professional Skills Framework as attendees may include these as evidence for Fellowship applications or ongoing professional development. The <a title=\"NILE Suite\" href=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2014\/03\/31\/the-nile-suite-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\">NILE Suite<\/a> has been used to group related sessions together. 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