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BGU winners of inclusive education award 2019
2018-19 was an exciting year in the development of Bishop Grosseteste University’s use of the Virtual Learning Environment. Following an extensive and rigorous tender process, Bishop Grosseteste University, worked with Blackboard to implement a renewed VLE. As part of this process, a new rubric and series of templates were created following extensive consultation with students and staff across the University. Led by CELT, the Implementation Group comprised Dr Claire Thomson, Dr Sue Cordell, Barry Clarkson, Adam Elce, James Duke, Mark Hall, Phil Davis and academic staff across BGU, particularly Dr Jon Begley and Dr Elizabeth Kimber The Implementation Group worked closely with staff to utilise blended learning approaches, to transfer resources and importantly, ensure materials are inclusive and accessible which has contributed to winning the Blackboard Catalyst Award. Bishop Grosseteste University, was named as the winner of the Blackboard Catalyst Award for Inclusive Education, which honours those Blackboard users whose methods have ensured their pedagogy, content, technology, and educational services are fully inclusive and supportive of all learners with disabilities. Taking specific steps to rethink how learning is achieved, Bishop Grosseteste University has provided the means to help students succeed. As a small institution, the implementation of our new VLE has had a major impact on pedagogic practice. Founded in 2005, the annual Catalyst Awards recognise and honour innovation and excellence in the Blackboard global community of practice, where millions of educators and learners work every day to redefine what is possible when leveraging technology. Winners are selected by a cross-functional team of Blackboard experts. “I’m proud to recognise this year’s outstanding recipients of the Blackboard Catalyst Award for their demonstrated commitment to using technology to enhance the learning experience, and sharing their best practices with the education community,” said Lee Blakemore, Chief Client Officer and President, Global Client Operations & Success at Blackboard. “Their outstanding contributions will help to support learner success in the Blackboard user community.” The Implementation Group at Bishop Grosseteste University was honoured alongside other Blackboard Catalyst Award winners during TLC Europe 2019, Blackboard’s user conference held on 13-16 May in Newcastle. Blackboard is the leading provider of learner success-focused technology solutions and services. Its product portfolio is unmatched in the marketplace, spanning teaching and learning, analytics, community engagement and student services. -
Students ‘escape their fears’ with the help of CELT
During Welcome Week at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) teams of students all entered the CELT centre and - using their ingenuity and problem-solving skills – cracked the codes to escape within the hour. Nine teams of between two and seven students completed the challenges and were successful. Participants all completed four challenges to collect crystals which were converted into points. These challenges required students to make use of academic and digital skills which will be essential in their university life. These included fostering a growth mindset; active reading for a purpose; problem solving and merging documents. The Escape Room introduces members of the CELT team to new and returning students and highlights the wealth of academic support available to them. All students who gave feedback said they enjoyed the event and would visit CELT again, with one student stating that it was “a good way to meet new people”. If you would like to know more about the support CELT can offer to students, check out our Blackboard area. -
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Self-Determination Theory: How it can help you thrive in uncertain times
As we continue to adapt to the ongoing and unprecedented situation that the world finds itself in it is easy for our mental health and determination to suffer. So what can we do to not only protect our mental health, but boost it in order to keep ourselves positive and motivated? Dr Abigail Parrish, Senior Lecturer in Teacher Development at Bishop Grosseteste University, has been exploring how Self-Determination Theory could be the answer. -
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