Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC)
Dear Staff and Students of Lingnan University,
Welcome back to the start of the new academic year!
Here are some important news and updates from the Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC)
In this issue:
TLC RESOURCES IN MOODLE
Log into Moodle to access useful information and resources from our workshops to support different aspects of learning and teaching
| The Innovative Pedagogies Series (Staff) | Digital Literacies Series (Students) |
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Want to know more about how to study and learn more effectively online? Student Orientation to Online and Blended Learning is a self-paced online training for students from all disciplines that explains the role students can play in the blended learning. The essential skills and knowledge students required in the blended learning environment. Log into Moodle to find out more! |
LAUNCHING NOW!TLC has developed a series of online, self-paced modules to help staff become familiar with different topics relevant for learning and teaching. |
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An Introduction to OBE for Liberal Arts Educator This module will cover the fundamentals of Outcome-Based Approaches to Teaching and Learning (OBATL), and how this concept applies to constructive alignment and writing learning outcomes. |
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Blended Learning: Mapping Theory to Practice This module introduces the different theories of blended learning and how these approaches can be adopted to support the learning and teaching experience. |
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Blended Learning: Tools to Pedagogy This module introduces a range of contemporary learning technologies and provides an overview of the different features which can help enhance learning and teaching. |
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Moodle LMS Review Our current Moodle LMS has been in use since 2007, and it is timely as part of our quality assurance to conduct a review to ensure this is still fit for purpose. As part of this review, we will be assessing other LMS, namely, Canvas and Blackboard Ultra and we invite staff who are interested to take part in a pilot with their students this term to contact Mr James Chong |
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 LEARNING AND TEACHING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (LTDP) |
Want to know more about learning and teaching at Lingnan? This programme has been specifically designed for new staff and PhD students and graduates to demonstrate innovative and creative learning and teaching strategies, as well as share good practice in our learning community. The next LTDP course starts on 20th September. |
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CMALT ACCREDITATION FOR STAFF |
Are you interested in developing a professional portfolio and obtaining peer recognition for your work with learning technology? TLC is offering staff an opportunity to gain formal accreditation through the Association for Learning Technology (ALT) scheme to become CMALT recognised (Certified Member of Association for Learning Technology). To find out more about the accreditation scheme and on how to develop your portfolio, please register for our workshop on the 10th September, 3-4:30pm. |
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INTERESTED TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW? |
Learn new skills and knowledge with LinkedIn Learning in your own time, at your own pace. Lingnan has partnered with LinkedIn Learning, the world’s largest online provider of online courses and training to give staff and students access to hundreds of subjects that help develop relevant skills and knowledge in your discipline and interest. Find the latest topics relevant to your needs by logging in using your Lingnan account. |
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WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS |
TLC regularly deliver workshops and events for both staff and students. Visit the Events section of our website to keep updated of our upcoming activities! |
COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE
We have established several Communities of Practice to support the development of innovative pedagogies and to help share good practice on learning and teaching amongst our community. If you wish to join or would like an opportunity to form and facilitate new CoPs please contact us.
 Faculty Pioneers |
 Learning Analytics Community |
 Learning Innovation Community |
| INTERESTED TO JOIN A COMMUNITY? - More info HERE | ||
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NEED HELP AND SUPPORT? |
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For Staff
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Did you know that you have a dedicated TLC staff member who is your primary point of contact for any pedagogical support?
*Others including for example – SSC, ITSC, Registry, Core Curriculum and General Education Office, Science Unit, Office of Service-Learning, School of Graduate Studies, Global Liberal Arts Programme |
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For Students
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Did you know you can book assistance from a Peer Learning Facilitator (PLF) who can offer you support and advice about your learning? Read more about PLF |
| A GUIDE TO TLC SERVICES | |
| View our Guide to TLC Services to find out more about our responsibilities, and the different ways we can work with you to support innovative learning and teaching practice at Lingnan. | |
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FEEDBACK General Enquiries |