Developing Skills to Aid the Transition out of HE by Creating Freely Accessible Learning Materials
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The document outlines a student-led project module that has students work collaboratively in groups to develop online courses and learning materials that are made freely available through the University's iTunes U page. The module aims to help students develop skills to aid their transition out of university. Students receive support through workshops, a Facebook group, and multimedia production resources. Graduates note benefits like applying knowledge, learning collaboration skills, and gaining insight into the university.
Developing Skills to Aid the Transition out of HE by Creating Freely Accessible Learning Materials
- 1. Developing Skills to Aid the Transition out of HE by Creating Freely Accessible Learning Materials Gary C. Wood, University of Sheffield Enterprise g.c.wood@sheffield.ac.uk | @GC_Wood Graham McElearney, CiCS g.mcelearney@sheffield.ac.uk | @GrahamMacca Richard Spencer, Graduate/Student Services richard.spencer@sheffield.ac.uk
- 2. Session Outline ● Introduction – the module ● Support available ● Transition out of the University ● Students’ Perspectives
- 3. All About Syntax ● Level 3 student-led project module ● Assessment was production of online course: o Introduction o Extensions/applications ● Collaborative within and across groups ● Skills sessions and project board meetings – simulate world of work ● Reflective journals capture experience and build evidence to showcase skills.
- 4. Authentic clients and partnerships ● Materials produced for release through Sheffield on iTunes U ● Briefings given by: o Sheffield on iTunes U Manager o Digital Engagement Manager, Corporate Affairs o A-Level English Teacher, Sheffield High School.
- 5. Skills workshops Workshops on: ● Course design – evaluating existing materials ● Working collaboratively and generating ideas ● Project Management ● Theories of learning and teaching ● Marketing – research and branding.
- 6. Supporting the students Facebook group ● Student run group ● Facilitates their self-organisation and collaboration ● GCW and GM occasional visitors.
- 7. Other support ● CiCS Creative Media Team o Audio recording/podcasting, screencasting, video production ● University of Sheffield Enterprise o Support with design and delivery of skills workshops o Grants to help develop similar enterprising modules ● Department e-Learning Staff.
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- 9. A graduate’s perspective ● Conference-style presentations at the start and end of project o Testing ideas and presenting/evaluating final product. Good practice to touch base at both ends. ● Working in a team, within a wider group o Communication across teams who all have stakes in the project is very applicable to working environments. ● Reflection on own progress o Taking a step back to evaluate your own role can help you to see where best to go next.
- 10. A graduate’s perspective ● Applying and consolidating knowledge o Easy to forget things you learnt a long time ago if not actively used; good to refresh yourself! ● Insight into University goals and branding o Brief introduction to the workings of the University from the inside; interesting to a student and also a good starting point for going into Student Services! ● Information skills o Screencasts, presentation skills, audio and video recording and production.
- 11. Developing Skills to Aid the Transition out of HE by Creating Freely Accessible Learning Materials Gary C. Wood, University of Sheffield Enterprise g.c.wood@sheffield.ac.uk | @GC_Wood Graham McElearney, CiCS g.mcelearney@sheffield.ac.uk | @GrahamMacca Richard Spencer, Graduate/Student Services richard.spencer@sheffield.ac.uk