The Learning and Teaching Enhancement (LTE) team support, drive and coordinate the design, development and dissemination of a broad range of learning and teaching enhancement practices to enhance the quality of the student experience.
Students as Researchers 2019/20 – New Deadline for Project Proposals – Thursday 3rd October
The deadline for project proposals for the Students as Researchers Scheme is fast approaching. In light of recent changes within School strucutures, we have extended the deadline for project proposals to Thursday 3rd October 2019. These must be received by
Students as Researchers 2019/20
Reminder!! The call for project proposals for the 2019-20 Students-as-Researchers Scheme is now open. The Students as Researchers Scheme (SARS) provides opportunities for undergraduate students to work as paid research assistants on a variety of discipline and pedagogic research projects
Personal Tutoring through StREAM
You will have seen the recent communication around StREAM, our new system which creates personalised engagement dashboards for students, and enables them to track their learning patterns and reach their full potential. Using data we already have, such as attendance, log-in activity and card swipes, StREAM will generate an overall engagement score providing students with a better understanding of how they are engaging with their studies, and where they can improve
Digital Certifications
We’re now facilitating opportunities every Wednesday afternoon for staff and students to undertake not just the MCE certification, but also any Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) qualifications. Again, we are able to offer this thanks to our partners – Prodigy Learning. This is a great opportunity for everyone to gain formal certification of their digital skills..Read More
Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2019
We will shortly be launching this year’s Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES). The survey will open on Friday 26 April and run until Friday 17 May. PRES is the only national survey of postgraduate research students’ experience. The results will allow you to compare students’ experience of postgraduate programmes both internally and against the national average and mission groups in order to be able to make changes that better meet their needs in future…
Launching the 2018/19 HEA Student Surveys at Teesside University
For the first time, Teesside University will this week launch three national student surveys coordinated by the Higher Education Academy (HEA). These surveys will broaden our understanding of the experiences of our students, allowing us to drive enhancements based on a robust evidence base. As national surveys, the results will allow Teesside University to benchmark the experiences of our students against the sector…
Teaching Excellence Alliance – Free CPD Opportunities!
The Teaching Excellence Alliance is a collaborative venture which brings together Alliance universities to promote excellent teaching and learning, and to better understand and define – as well as champion and showcase – excellent teaching at Alliance institutions. Read more
Student Learning Lunch – Teesside University Advance
Attention all first year students! Share your views to be entered into a free prize draw (click here for terms and conditions) to win up to £100 in Amazon vouchers. The Learning and Teaching Enhancement team want your views on
Digital Week – free Microsoft exams
You may have seen the recent article on the University website about the success of the Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) exams that were held during the Learning & Teaching Conference earlier this month when 27 staff successfully achieved MCE certification.