In this episode Sarah Dyer, our Chair in Digital Education, chats to John Roache, a lecturer from English, American Studies and Creative Writing. Sarah and John discuss ways in which digital annotation might help HE educators to address issues of student marginality both inside and outside the classroom. In the Good Practice in Teaching Podcast we talk to staff in the Faculty of Humanities at The University of Manchester about what works well in teaching, assessment and student support.   Link to John’s project with the Institute of Teaching and Learning:Institute of Teaching and Learning Projects  Link to transcript:John Roache Transcript

This episode features a discussion between Sarah Dyer, our Digital Chair in Education, and Stephanie Sodero, a lecturer in Climate Change and Health in our Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute. Sarah and Stephanie discuss setting assessments that allow students to engage with academic material emotionally, intellectually and creatively, and that are a joy to mark.   Links:  Full TranscriptStephanie’s Climate Gallery website  Body Art, Apps and Parties: Stephanie’s blog post in the Good Practice Library  Creative Universities by Anke Schwittay Music by ScandinavianSoundDesign (https://www.pond5.com)

In episode 19, we are joined by Mark Carrigan, Lecturer in Education and programme director for the Digital Technologies Communication and Education MA course. Mark's work as a digital sociologist has led him to lead research and publications on social media, digital platforms and emerging technologies.https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/mark.carriganTranscript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_19_Mark_Carrigan_Transcript.pdfMusic: Vignette Skies (royalty free music)

In this episode Hannah Cobb is joined by Chika Watanabe, winner of the 2021 Faculty of Humanities Outstanding Teaching Award. They explore what students want, being inspired by Ungrading, and how to implement alternative forms of assessment. Transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_18_Chika_Watanabe_Transcript.pdfLinks:Ungrading by Susan D. Blum (book) Ungrading by Susan D. Blum (blog post) How to Ungrade by Jesse Stommel (blog post)

In episode 17, we are joined by Peter Kahn, Professor of Digital Education and Digital Chair for SEED. He shares his experience of working in teaching and learning and plans for initiatives and innovations to support colleagues working together in SEED.Transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_17_Peter_Kahn_Transcript.pdfMusic: Vignette Skies (royalty free music)

In this episode, Hannah Cobb meets Gillian Ulph and Elly Aspey from The University of Manchester Law School. Gillian and Elly talk us through the process and benefits of undertaking a student-centred review of assessment and feedback.Related link: Student-Staff Partnerships in Teaching and Learning Design by John Owen  Transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_16_Ulph_Aspey_Transcript.docxMusic by ScandinavianSoundDesign (https://www.pond5.com)

Hannah Cobb meets Mairéad Pratschke, new Chair in Digital Education in the School of Arts Languages and Cultures (SALC). Join us to find out more about Mairéad's journey from lecturer/researcher in Film and History, to working in the EdTech industry, and back into Higher Education. Learn how she has fused her experience in recent roles and hear a 'trailer' for the future of digital in SALC. A must-listen for those in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, as well as lots of interesting reflections for those in other schools and universities.Learn more about the Teaching Innovation Collective (UoM staff only): https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/salc/teaching-and-supervision/teaching-innovation/collective/Full transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_15_Mairead_Pratschke_Transcript.docxMusic by ScandinavianSoundDesign (https://www.pond5.com)

In this episode, Hannah Cobb welcomes back David Spendlove for an update on the Size and Shape programme.To learn more about the Learning Design service (UoM staff only): https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/humanities/teaching-support/elearning/training/held/Full transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_14_David_Spendlove_Transcript_Nov_2022.docxMusic by ScandinavianSoundDesign (https://www.pond5.com)

In episode 13, we are joined by Amanda Banks Gatenby, Associate Director of Teaching and Learning, Distance and e-Learning within SEED. We talk about the return to face-to-face teaching and the use of technology used to support distance learning. Mandi is a lecturer in Digital Technologies, Communication and Education (Manchester Institute for Education).Transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_13_ABG_Transcript.docxMusic: Vignette Skies (royalty free music)

In this month's podcast, Becki Bennett chats to David Spendlove about what the university's Size and Shape project means for the Faculty of Humanities.  If you would like to discuss Size and Shape further, David can be contacted at David.Spendlove@manchester.ac.uk.Full transcript:http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_12_David_Spendlove_Transcript.docxMusic by ScandinavianSoundDesign (https://www.pond5.com)

In episode 11, Becki Bennett chats to Wendell Kimper, lecturer in linguistics in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures. Wendell is working on a project looking at the embedding of accessibility into our teaching and learning practice. Becki and Wendell discuss the importance of accessibility and provide examples of good practice. They also talk about offering choice not only when and where assessments can be taken, but also in the modes of assessment. Full transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_11_Wendell_Kimper_Transcript.docxMusic by ScandinavianSoundDesign (https://www.pond5.com)

In episode 10, Karenne Sylvester from the Humanities eLearning Team, talks about Gamification in Education. Karenne draws on her knowledge and experience from her MA in Education Technology and three-year diploma in games, design and development at Future Works, Manchester.Transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_10_Karenne_Sylvester_Transcript.docxMusic: Vignette Skies (royalty free music)

In our second episode with Ali Owrak of Alliance Manchester Business School, Becki Bennett and Ali chat about how he created assessments with employers, transforming employability scores for his graduates.Full transcript:http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_09_Ali_Owrak_Employability_Transcript.docxMusic by ScandinavianSoundDesign (https://www.pond5.com)

In this episode, Becki Bennett talks to Ali Owrak from Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) about co-designing curriculum. Ali and his academic colleagues worked with students to redesign the curriculum for their programme, resulting in improved NSS scores and winning Programme of the Year. Look out for a future podcast where Ali shares his experience creating assessments with companies, transforming employability scores for their graduates. Full transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_08_Ali_Owrak_Codesigning_Transcript.docxMusic by ScandinavianSoundDesign (https://www.pond5.com)

In this longer edition of the podcast, Rachel Willder talks to Dr Joanne Tippett and Matthew Sanderson about their experience of teaching with Dual Delivery, how to keep students engaged and the running of breakout rooms in teaching.Full Transcript hereMusic Vignette Skies (royalty free music)

Rachel Willder talks to Matthew Sanderson about running field courses with Dual Delivery and offers some tips that they learned whilst running them.Full transcript hereMusic Vignette Skies (royalty free music)

In this episode, Dan Foulder, shares his thoughts with us on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the delivery of teaching and learning for our 1st year students.Full transcript available here.Music by ScandinavianSoundDesign (https://www.pond5.com)

Rachel Willder talks to Matthew Sanderson about Dual Delivery and engaging with online learnersFull transcript hereMusic Vignette Skies (royalty free music)

In this podcast, Huw Morgan (AMBS) tells us about his experience of dual teaching large lectures and how students engaged. He also shares some tips and lessons learned.Full transcript available.Music by ScandinavianSoundDesign (https://www.pond5.com)

Professor Becki Bennett talks with Dr. Melanie Giles about assessing students who produce a collaborative radio programme. More information about the project: https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humteachlearn/2021/07/01/group-radio-podcast/Full transcript here.Music by ScandinavianSoundDesign (https://www.pond5.com)