SEDA Autumn Conference 2024

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New Challenges for Educational Development - National and International Perspectives

28 November 2024
Location: Online

New Challenges for Educational Development – National and International Perspectives

28th November 2024 | 09.30 – 16.30 | Free Online Event

This online conference aims to bring together researchers, educators and practitioners to explore and share insights on the roles, purpose, activities and impact of Educational Developers in the face of emerging challenges in the field of educational development from national and international perspectives. Featuring keynote speakers from different regions and contexts, we will explore similarities and differences in how our roles are undertaken internationally as we respond to the changing landscape of higher education.

The Call for Contributions is now closed.


Keynote: Academic developers and HE change: a postcard from the past to the future
Roni Bamber, Professor Emerita, Queen Margaret University
Chancellor, East Asia Management University, Phnom Penh

Roni is Professor Emerita of Higher Education at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. She has over 20 years’ experience as an academic developer, and extensive experience of working in academic enhancement internationally. She chaired the Scottish Enhancement Theme on Student Transitions and the national ‘Mastersness’ project. Roni’s research focusses on managing enhancement within universities, and evidencing the value of that enhancement. Her most recent publications deal with the impact of metrics in academic development (SEDA Paper – ‘Our Days Are Numbered: Metrics, Managerialism, and Academic Development’) and, with a group of Canadian academic developers, a paper on ‘Evidencing the value of educational development: Charting a course on the waves and winds of change’. Roni is Chancellor of East Asia Management University in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Online – link to be sent to confirmed attendees nearer the event date

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Draft Programme & Abstracts

PROGRAMME – DRAFT
09:30 – 09:35Welcome and Introduction, Co-Chairs
09:35 – 10:45Keynote: Academic developers and HE change: a postcard from the past to the future
Prof Roni Bamber
Professor Emerita, Queen Margaret University
Chancellor, East Asia Management University, Phnom Penh
10:45 – 11:00Zoom room coffee
11:00 – 12:00Research/Practice Paper 1Research/Practice Paper 2
20 minute research or practice papersUsing genre analysis to design formative assessment, Helen Donaghue, Queen Margaret UniversityHow is Generative AI being used in multimodal learning, teaching and assessment in higher education contexts?: A scoping literature review, Tünde Varga-Atkins, University of Liverpool
Implementing and evaluating an Inclusive Curriculum Framework to enhance racial representation in performing arts programmes. Janet Ramdeo, University of SurreyFostering Empathy Through Play: The Impact of ‘Far From Home’ on University Staff’s Understanding of International Students,
Sofia Shan, Edinburgh Napier University
Challenging grading practices: Grading, harm and compassion, Neil Currant, University of BedfordshireEvaluating a framework for microcredential design and delivery, Jack Hogan, Abertay University
12:00 – 12:45Lunch
12:45Practice Papers
12:45 – 13:45Practice Paper 1Practice Paper 2
 EAT-ing our way to staff/student co-creation in assessment: Development of a practical toolkit for colleagues. Danielle Durham University of GlasgowSupporting a mindset shift to blended learning at the University of Glasgow Singapore, Gareth Peevers, University of Glasgow
 Putting pedagogy at the heart of a large scale (whole provider) course design process, Jackie Potter, University of ChesterAssignment brief auditing: An example of cross-institutional practice to boost assessment literacy, Pablo Dalby, David Holland, Zoe Jones and Jeremy Schildt, University of East Anglia
 Think, Challenge, Innovate: Facilitating open space discussions around technology-enhanced learning, Jess Humphreys, Jath Pathmanathan &
Charlotte Stevens, University of Warwick		Leading collaborative curriculum transformation: Educational developers’ perspectives, Nina Brooke, University of Reading
13:50 – 14:00Screen Break
14.00Practice Papers
14:00 – 15:00Practice Paper 3Practice Paper 4
 Re-imagining PG Certs: addressing issues of inequality and social justice in educational practice, Hardeep Basra, De Montfort UniversityA Framework for Learning, Teaching and Assessment: identifying and mapping common institutional standards, Angela Murphy Thomas, University of East London
 Cultivating a Research Community: Integrative Approaches at a Canadian Polytechnic Institution, Lisa Anketell and Emma Smith, Humber PolytechnicLearning Design Assistants: Impact on Curriculum, Employability, and Inclusion, Jessica, Ferro, University of Derby
 Reimagining the PGCert in HE: Enabling Coaching Culture & Practice, Daniel Cole, De Montfort UniversityLeveraging the Potential of Generative AI Tools for Personalised Learning and Reflective Teaching Practices from Subject to School Levels, Naima Iftikhar, Western Sydney University, Australia

15:00 – 15:10Screen Break
15:10Lightning Talks and Provocations
15:10 – 16:30Lightning Talks (10 mins)Provocations (10mins + 5)
 An introduction to the Generative AI and Multimodal Learning Project, Sam Saunders, University of LiverpoolAm I in Higher Education’s third space? Who’s here with me? Zoë Allman, De Montfort University
 Using Lecture Capture for rapid CPD, Julie Peacock, University of LeedsIn search of ‘responsible’ Generative AI (GenAI), Sue Beckingham, Sheffield Hallam University
 Racial Inclusivity in Education, Bhavin Dedhia, University of PortsmouthIs Generative AI really helpful in overcoming language barriers for international students? Francesca Tagliaferri, BPP University – School of Technology
 Low-latency music technology: harmony across institutions, or a broken promise? Benjamin Redman, Royal Conservatoire of ScotlandEvaluating Challenge-Based Learning and Challenging Evaluation : Innovative Approaches to Assessment from the ECIU University (European Consortium of Innovative Universities), Sarah Jones,  INSA Toulouse
 Supporting the teaching development of PhD students through an asynchronous online course: reflections on its development and implementation, Rebecca Turner & Emily Pinn, University of Plymouth 
 Micro-CPD: Evaluation of effectiveness and impact, Debbie Willison, University of Strathclyde  
16:30Close

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