SEDA Autumn Conference 2024

New Challenges for Educational Development - National and International Perspectives

28 November 2024

Location: Online

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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.

Professor Roni Bamber, Chancellor, East Asia Management University, Phnom Penh

Abstract to follow

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Draft Programme & Abstracts

PROGRAMME – DRAFT
09:30 – 09:35	Welcome and Introduction, Co-Chairs
09:35 – 10:45	*Keynote* Prof Veronica Bamber
10:45 – 11:00	Zoom room coffee
11:00 – 12:00	Research/Practice Paper 1	Research/Practice Paper 2
20 minute research or practice papers	*Using genre analysis to design formative assessment,* Helen Donaghue, Queen Margaret University	*How 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 Surrey	*Fostering 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 Bedfordshire	*Evaluating a framework for microcredential design and delivery,* Jack Hogan, Abertay University
12:00 – 12:45	Lunch
12:45	Practice Papers
12:45 – 13:45	Practice Paper 1	Practice Paper 2
	*EAT-ing our way to staff/student co-creation in assessment: Development of a practical toolkit for colleagues.* Danielle Durham University of Glasgow	*Supporting 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 Chester	*Assignment brief auditing: An example of cross-institutional practice to boost assessment literacy*, David Holland, 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 – 14:00	Screen Break
14.00	Practice Papers
14:00 – 15:00	Practice Paper 3	Practice Paper 4
	*Re-imagining PG Certs: addressing issues of inequality and social justice in educational practice*, Hardeep Basra, De Montfort University	*A 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 Polytechnic	*Learning 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 University	*Leveraging 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 – 15:10	Screen Break
15:10	Lightning Talks and Provocations
15:10 – 16:30	Lightning Talks (10 mins)	Provocations (10mins + 5)
	An introduction to the Generative AI and Multimodal Learning Project, Sam Saunders, University of Liverpool	*Am 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 Leeds	*In search of ‘responsible’ Generative AI (GenAI),* Sue Beckingham, Sheffield Hallam University
	Racial Inclusivity in Education, Bhavin Dedhia, University of Portsmouth	*Is 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 Scotland	*Evaluating 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, University of Plymouth
	*Micro-CPD: Evaluation of effectiveness and impact,* Debbie Willison, University of Strathclyde
16:30	Close