Learning and Teaching Matters

Archive for July 2008

This video aims to help tutors and learning support staff consider the issues faced by international students studying at the University of Southampton. It includes contributions from students in a variety of schools and from members of staff with particular expertise in this area. There is much food for thought.
The video was devised by Bill [...]

Learning and Teaching Enhancement Funds and E-Learning Funds 2009

Posted by: fionagrindey on: 22 July, 2008

Staff are invited to apply for funding for projects and activities which support the achievements of the University of Southampton Learning and Teaching Enhancement Strategy and the University of Southampton E-Learning Strategy. The scheme is open to all staff involved in teaching, or learning support, and individuals or teams may apply.
There is a common application [...]

Collaborative Policy under review

Posted by: fionagrindey on: 3 July, 2008

The Collaborative policy and External Relationships in Education policy documents are being revisited by the Quality team in LATEU along with members from Schools and Professional services.  Hopefully the process of creating and maintaining educational relationships with institutions in order for students to gain an award from Southampton will become a lot easier as a [...]

Second Life comes to Solent

Posted by: fionagrindey on: 3 July, 2008

Southampton Solent University have launched their Second Life campus.  It is not a recreation of their real life campus but a really well thought out and creative space.  More information can be accessed from here.

Students Union Sabbatical Officers 2008-09

Posted by: lateu on: 3 July, 2008

The three SUSU Sabbaticals of greatest relevance to learning and teaching within the University are:
Union President – Alexandra Tanfield – pres@soton.ac.uk
VP Education & Representation – Joe Leigh- education@soton.ac.uk
Postgraduate Officer – Katherine Penny- postgrad@soton.ac.uk

New Brand powerPoint Template

Posted by: lateu on: 2 July, 2008

The adoption of a new visual identity and logo for the University in February 2008 provided an opportunity to create a PowerPoint ‘design template’ that not only matched the new style but also maximised the usability and accessibility of slides.
LATEU collaborated with Communication Services, the Learning Differences Centre and the Assistive Technology Service to produce [...]