{"id":9803,"date":"2024-02-02T12:03:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T12:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/?p=9803"},"modified":"2024-02-07T23:58:02","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T23:58:02","slug":"academic-developers-february-round-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/2024\/02\/02\/academic-developers-february-round-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Developers: February Roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/files\/2024\/02\/Round-up-October.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/files\/2024\/02\/Round-up-October-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Pink background, with a megaphone, mobile phone, pencil, magnifying glass, lightbulb and the YouTube logo\" class=\"wp-image-9805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/files\/2024\/02\/Round-up-October-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/files\/2024\/02\/Round-up-October-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/files\/2024\/02\/Round-up-October-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/files\/2024\/02\/Round-up-October-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/files\/2024\/02\/Round-up-October-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/files\/2024\/02\/Round-up-October-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/files\/2024\/02\/Round-up-October-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/files\/2024\/02\/Round-up-October-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/files\/2024\/02\/Round-up-October-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/files\/2024\/02\/Round-up-October.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/files\/2024\/02\/2024-02-02-ADs-Feb-Roundup-_-Educational-Enhancement.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Curriculum Framework ready for consultation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Curriculum Framework for Sussex is in development as part of Curriculum Reimagined. The working document has been created from stakeholder engagement, dedicated open meetings and working groups.&nbsp; There are elements that will need to be added as Curriculum Reimagined continues (particularly in relation to assessments).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We would encourage everyone to take a look, particularly at the draft Curriculum Principles from page 6, which will guide future course design and review. Is there anything missing? Can these principles be contextualised to your disciplines? Please provide feedback to the Curriculum Reimagined team &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:curriculumreimagined@sussex.ac.uk\">curriculumreimagined@sussex.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The framework can be found on the Teaching pages (just underneath the white boxes) <a href=\"https:\/\/staff.sussex.ac.uk\/teaching\/\">Teaching : Staff Hub : University of Sussex<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Workshops and web guidance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each month we feature a workshop from our menu of staff development workshops, all of which can be tailored for course teams, departments and schools. If you want us to facilitate a bespoke workshop to support making changes to your programme, or to try a new teaching or assessment approach in your module team, <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/2023\/11\/09\/academic-developers-november-round-up\/educationalenhancement@sussex.ac.uk\">email<\/a> us to find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This month\u2019s featured workshop is \u2018Alternative Assessments\u2019.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This workshop:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Explores the benefits and challenges of designing and implementing alternative assessments.&nbsp;<\/li><li>A range of options for diversifying assessments,&nbsp;<\/li><li>How these changes may improve student experience and make assessments more AI resilient.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other Educational Enhancement (EE) workshops scheduled for Semester 2 include <a href=\"https:\/\/staff.sussex.ac.uk\/teaching\/enhancement\/events\/item?id=62099\"><strong>Applying for promotion on the scholarship track<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>(Thursday 8 February 11:00 until 12:30).&nbsp; Book your place via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/applying-for-promotion-on-the-scholarship-track-tickets-703167020487?aff=oddtdtcreator\">Eventbrite<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to our&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/staff.sussex.ac.uk\/teaching\/enhancement\/events\">events, workshops and seminars<\/a> page to find out more and register for upcoming workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve also added new guidance to our website on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/staff.sussex.ac.uk\/teaching\/enhancement\/support\/methods\">Teaching Methods<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Teaching sensitive subjects<\/li><li>Building student engagement<\/li><li>Inclusive teaching<\/li><li>Supporting academic writing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/staff.sussex.ac.uk\/teaching\/enhancement\/support\/curriculum\">Curriculum Design<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Education for Sustainable Development<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Sussex Education Festival 2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the success of last year\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/2023\/06\/01\/education-festival-2023\/\">inaugural Education Festival<\/a> here at Sussex, we are now planning this year\u2019s event. We\u2019re scheduling a two-day programme with talks, workshops and interactive sessions from Wednesday 10<sup>th<\/sup> to Thursday 11<sup>th<\/sup> of July. Watch this space for a Call for Papers, and save the date now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Sussex Education Awards 2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Voting is now open for the <a href=\"https:\/\/staff.sussex.ac.uk\/teaching\/education-awards\">Education Awards,<\/a> which are an opportunity for staff and students to recognise members of Professional Services or academic staff who have had a positive impact on our community.&nbsp;&nbsp; Don\u2019t delay, vote today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>2<sup>nd<\/sup> AI CoP: Monday 18th March, 14:00-15:30<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The next meeting of the Teaching and Learning with AI Community of Practice (AI CoP) will focus on sharing approaches to talking with students about AI for learning and assessment. Save the date for now and look out for details and joining instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Learning Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We published three new case studies this month on Learning Matters that explore student engagement, authentic assessment and optionality in assessment modes. We also featured a short article by Dr Jo Wilson that discusses the pedagogical rationale for flexible assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/learning-matters\/2024\/01\/03\/introducing-optionality-in-assessment-modes\/\">Introducing optionality in assessment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/learning-matters\/2024\/01\/19\/using-vevox-in-the-classroom\/\">Using Vevox in the classroom<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/learning-matters\/2024\/01\/10\/developing-authentic-assessment-for-learning\/\">Developing authentic assessment for learning<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/learning-matters\/2024\/01\/03\/it-equals-the-playing-field-student-reflections-on-introducing-optionality-as-an-accessible-and-inclusive-assessment-practice\/\">&#8220;It equals the playing field&#8221; student reflections on introducing optionality<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"sharedaddy sd-sharing-enabled\"><div class=\"robots-nocontent sd-block sd-social sd-social-icon sd-sharing\"><h3 class=\"sd-title\">Share this:<\/h3><div class=\"sd-content\"><ul><li class=\"share-twitter\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"sharing-twitter-9803\" class=\"share-twitter sd-button share-icon no-text\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/2024\/02\/02\/academic-developers-february-round-up\/?share=twitter\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to share on Twitter\"><span><\/span><span class=\"sharing-screen-reader-text\">Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-facebook\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"sharing-facebook-9803\" class=\"share-facebook sd-button share-icon no-text\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/2024\/02\/02\/academic-developers-february-round-up\/?share=facebook\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to share on Facebook\"><span><\/span><span class=\"sharing-screen-reader-text\">Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-tumblr\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"\" class=\"share-tumblr sd-button share-icon no-text\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/2024\/02\/02\/academic-developers-february-round-up\/?share=tumblr\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to share on Tumblr\"><span><\/span><span class=\"sharing-screen-reader-text\">Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-print\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"\" class=\"share-print sd-button share-icon no-text\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/2024\/02\/02\/academic-developers-february-round-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to print\"><span><\/span><span class=\"sharing-screen-reader-text\">Click to print (Opens in new window)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-pinterest\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"sharing-pinterest-9803\" class=\"share-pinterest sd-button share-icon no-text\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/2024\/02\/02\/academic-developers-february-round-up\/?share=pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to share on Pinterest\"><span><\/span><span class=\"sharing-screen-reader-text\">Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-pocket\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"\" class=\"share-pocket sd-button share-icon no-text\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/2024\/02\/02\/academic-developers-february-round-up\/?share=pocket\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to share on Pocket\"><span><\/span><span class=\"sharing-screen-reader-text\">Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-end\"><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Curriculum Framework ready for consultation A Curriculum Framework for Sussex is in development as part of Curriculum Reimagined. 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Sussex Academic Framework Most of our focus at the moment is on supporting the implementation of the new Sussex Academic Framework. This includes providing direct support and guidance to our faculties, via bespoke workshops.\u00a0 We\u2019re also helping to\u2026","rel":"","context":"Similar post","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/files\/2025\/06\/Round-up-October.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":9511,"url":"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/2023\/05\/24\/writing-across-the-curriculum-in-us-and-uk-higher-education\/","url_meta":{"origin":9803,"position":1},"title":"Writing Across the Curriculum in US and UK Higher Education","date":"24th May 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Laura Clarke (left) with colleagues taking part in a group work task at the Education Festival When I started my English PhD in the US, it was expected that I would teach the introductory composition courses that are required for all first-year students. I was surprised to find that I\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;AI&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"Five adults sitting around a table working on a shared piece of paper in thinking and talking poses","src":"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/files\/2023\/05\/IMG_3127.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":9893,"url":"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/2024\/03\/14\/academic-developers-march-round-up\/","url_meta":{"origin":9803,"position":2},"title":"Academic Developers: March round up","date":"14th March 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Education Festival 2024: Call for Participation Following the success of last year\u2019s inaugural Education Festival, we\u2019re excited to announce a Call for Participation for the Sussex Education Festival 2024. Hosted over two days (10th July in person and 11th July online), the festival will provide a space for colleagues from\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Academic Development&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/files\/2024\/03\/Round-up-October.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":9277,"url":"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/tel\/2022\/09\/06\/educational-enhancement-ee-a-fresh-start-for-tel\/","url_meta":{"origin":9803,"position":3},"title":"Educational Enhancement (EE): a fresh start for TEL","date":"6th September 2022","format":false,"excerpt":"Members of EE at a workshop. To better reflect the activities of our department, Technology Enhanced Learning has been renamed Educational Enhancement (EE). In recent years the team, which was originally focussed on Learning Technologies, has grown to also include Academic Development and Online Distance Learning. 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