This is an interactive website which introduces the user to various types of journalism. Aimed at students of journalism, it includes a guide to writing for newspapers, radio, television, online and for social media. The resource also includes an introduction to the rules and regulations that influence editorial decisions. It includes videos, quizes and online exercises.
Reporting on....the news
Mathematics with Bubbles
This website includes an introduction to how bubbles can be used to solve a mathematical problem in optimization, known as the Steiner Problem. The aim in this problem is to find the shortest way of connecting together n points (which could denote towns or cities) positioned on a plane. To solve the problem, we will make connections with another problem in which we find minimal surfaces (e.g using bubbles). The website includes two sets of exercises, the first is aimed at learners in years 10-11 while the second is aimed at learners in years 12-13. The first set of exercises mainly involves geometrical calculations (in particular trigonometric calculations), while the second set also includes exersises in finding limits and differentiation.
Y Geiriadur Celf ('The Art Dictionary')
When studying Art and Design at AS and A level, students will need to ascertain the meaning of specialist words and learn more about art organisations. The Geiriadur Celf is designed to answer these needs. It contains clear and comprehensive explanations of key areas of importance for students of Art and Design in Wales.
Recording voice over and video in Powerpoint Tutorial
This is a short workshop that shows you how to use PowerPoint to record voice over and video for presentations and training sessions.
Programming Resources
A set of multimedia resources for learning to programme through the medium of Welsh. This resource includes 28 videos on how to download, install and run Python; basic syntax; and algorithmic thinking by solving example problems. There is also a Welsh-medium website which includes resources for developing research software and computer science research methods.
Historicising production studies: Teliesyn’s second stage through the lenses of Cottle, Bourdieu and Berne
Dros y deng mlynedd diwethaf, mae ‘astudiaethau cynhyrchu cyfryngau’ wedi tyfu’n sylweddol fel is-ddisgyblaeth. Yn sgil hyn, mae’r drafodaeth arferol ar y ddynameg rhwng technoleg, economi, ffurfiau diwylliannol, creadigrwydd a gyrfaoedd proffesiynol wedi eu trawsnewid, gan herio hen begynau disgyrsiol economi gwleidyddol ac astudiaethau diwylliannol. Er hynny, mae gogwydd cyfoes i’r datblygiadau hyn, sy’n aml yn anwybyddu hanes y cyfryngau. Mae’r erthygl hon yn ceisio defnyddio agwedd ‘astudiaethau cynhyrchu cyfryngau’ (wrth ddefnyddio fframweithiau cysyniadol Simon Cottle, Pierre Bourdieu ac Eric Berne) er mwyn olrhain hanes un o brif gwmnïau teledu Cymru, Teliesyn.
Reporting on.... Welsh Politics
Here is a collection of resources for budding journalists or anyone who would like to learn more about Welsh politics. It includes: An interactive website which is an introduction to Welsh politics. A video introducing the work of the Welsh Parliament. A video looking at the democratic deficit in Wales. A podcast discussing how to report on an election. These resources were developed by JOMEC, (The School of Journalism, Media and Culture, Cardiff University)
Incorporating study skills into teaching
This workshop will be of interest to staff wishing to explore approaches to study skills, and the possibilities of integrating and introducing elements of study skills into academic programs/modules/courses. Presenter: Dr Leila Griffiths Leila Griffiths is a Study Adviser at the Study Skills Centre at Bangor University, and has worked as part of a team aimed at enabling undergraduate and postgraduate students during the transition to University and progression through it. The Centre works closely with academic departments to support and complement subject specific provision within the disciplines, and to disseminate best practice. Leila has experience of working closely with staff in a number of different academic departments in the area of learning development. Workshop aims Develop an awareness of approaches to study skills at subject level; Sharing best practice in relation to academic schools in the field of study skills; Explore the possibilities of presenting study skills as an integrated element of an academic module or course. Learning Outcomes Introduce aspects of study skills at a subject level to students (ensuring that the study skills provision offered by the school is relevant to their students' subject-specific studies); Identify study skills best practice when designing modules/courses; Being aware of models and methods of presenting study skills within modules/courses.
Reporting on...Covid-19
This is an interactive website, aimed at students of journalism which provides useful information on reporting Covid-19. It includes a guide on how the news is created during the pandemic and information on the demand for dependable news. It also sets out the responsibilities of the devolved Governments during the crisis. The resource also includes videos and a quiz.
Myfyriwr Amaeth ('Agricultural Student')
24 video clips produced by Telesgop. They are 5 to 8 minutes long, and include vets, lecturers and experts discussing a particular principle or demonstrating a skill. They are ideal for some of the units taught as part of the Level 3 (BTEC and City & Builds) course , namely: • Sheep production • Beef production • Dairy production • Grassland Management • Agricultural engineering • Estate maintenance skills • Management of pigs and chickens • Health of farm animals The clips can be used to demonstrate a particular skill, leading to discussions in the classroom before completing a worksheet. Many of the clips give students a good grounding before they go out to practice the skill.
Business BTEC Level 3 Resources
Business Studies (L3): blended learning sessions 30 blended learning sessions for learners studying Business Studies courses (level 3). The units can be viewed in your browser by following the links below. Colleges can download a zip file containing SCORM files for all 30 units to place within their local virtual learning platforms. These sessions are bilingual, the English slides can be used as reference, but the questions can only be answered in Welsh. Staff from colleges that are members of the Blended Learning Consortium can access the original English versions on their website http://www.blc-fe.org/. Copyright Heart of Worcestershire College on behalf of the Blended Learning Consortium and Y Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. These resources are for use only in educational organisations and must not be modified or resold.
Rheolaeth Busnes ar y Fferm ('Business Management on the Farm')
A digital resource produced by Tinopolis and Coleg Sir Gar. This resource gives students 'real' experience of completing tasks including: • Completing documentation to send cattle to slaughter or lambs to market • Completing VAT returns online • Managing various business management documents associated with running farm enterprises • Registering a new-born calf with CTS online • Preparing the farm with the necessary paperwork for a Farm Assurance visit. The content of the resource is particularly appropriate for farm animal and business management units at levels 2 and 3.