This is the final blog posting for this blog… but we will keep the blog open for now as a record of Pathfinder activity during the funded phase, and have a link to it from our Pathfinder website.
The summer was hectic and included a round of conference and dissemination activity, not to mention report writing for the HEA. The following summarises some of the events we’ve presented at in relation to Pathfinder:
Networked Learning Conference 08, Greece, 5-6 May 08
Developing an Evidence Base for Engagement and Impact in Higher Education Institutional e-Learning Projects
Poster presentation on change processes. Joint abstract with Pathfinder cluster (Reading, Brunel, Cambridge and LSBU).
Blackboard World Europe 08, Manchester, 12-14 May 08
Using Blackboard AS to drive forward programme delivery within a University wide strategy for enhancement: a case study
Poster presentation
SOLSTICE Conference 08, Edge Hill University, 5 June 08
Embedding e-learning through the use and reciprocation of student feedback
Third International Blended Learning Conference, The University of Herfordshire: ‘Enhancing the Student Experience’, 18-19 June 08
A strategic approach to embedding e-learning at programme level to enhance the student experience: a case study
HEA Pathfinder closing event, City University, June 26 08
Making a difference – Thematic Perspectives: Strategic Change Management
EdMedia 2008, Vienna, 30 June – 4 July 08
1. A Framework for Institutional Change – DIRECT: Driving Institutional Reform: Exploring Change with Technology
Paper accepted for publication in the proceedings
2. Variations on themes: four universities explore strategies that generate evidence-informed embedding of e-learning in their local context
(Symposium: Reading, Brunel, Cambridge and LSBU)
HEA Conference, Harrogate, 1-3 July 08
Sharing a vision: student participation in programme enhancement
Learning & Teaching Conference, University of Reading, 8-9 July 08
How the Pathfinder process can help you through Periodic Review and beyond
Discussion led by Pathfinder panel
ALT-C 08, Leeds, 9-11 Sept 08
Strategies for adopting an evidence-based approach to embedding e-learning
Interactive poster presentation on change processes
Joint abstract with Pathfinder cluster (Reading, Brunel, Cambridge and LSBU)
Forthcoming:
14th Annual Sloan-C Conference on Online Learning, Florida, USA, 5-7 Nov 08
Moving beyond the “champions”: a framework to engage faculty with blended environments