This resource supports tutors who offer guidance to students regarding good academic practice that they can apply to their reading and writing whilst avoiding plagiarism. Included within this resource are the following: Guidance in the form of a guide for tutors on introducing good academic practice related to avoiding plagiarism; Online materials (Sway presentations and quizzes) that can be shared directly with students; and Worksheets that can be shared with students. The central aim of the resource is to provide a convenient place for tutors to turn to for support and guidance that equips them with practical workshop ideas as well as interactive materials to share with their students. Dr Leila Griffiths Dr Leila Griffiths is a Study Adviser (Welsh medium specialism) at the Study Skills Centre at Bangor University. She has been working as part of a team that aims to help undergraduates and postgraduates develop the strategies and processes that will help them get the most out of their studies. Leila has experience of working closely with academic schools to support and complement subject-specific provision within the disciplines, and to disseminate good practice. Her experience of working with schools to develop the curriculum and of developing a skills module for the Coleg Cymraeg has recently been published here. In addition to the provision within academic schools, the Centre also provides individual face-to-face (usually), telephone or Teams appointments, maths and statistics support, as well as generic workshops and online study guides for students at all levels of study.
Avoiding Plagiarism: Effective Academic Writing [guide for tutors]
Online Teaching with MS Teams (Workshop by Dyddgu Hywel)
This workshop will benefit anyone who wants to develop and build on online teaching methods, innovative learning, online delivery and student engagement. Objectives of the workshop Adopt effective teaching skills online Delivering effectively through Microsoft Teams Leading group work activities during online seminars Content (a series of 3 video presentations by Dyddgu Hywel) Video 1 - Communicating with students through Teams Video 2 - Online teaching through Teams Video 3 - Breakout Groups At the end of these workshops, trainees should be: comfortable with online teaching confident leading online activities and tasks comfortable using all equipment within Microsoft Teams Presenter Background Dyddgu Hywel Background Dyddgu studied BSc (Hons) Design and Technology Secondary Education leading to Qualified Teacher Status' at Bangor University, she graduated with first class honors. Her early career started as a Design and Technology A Level lecturer at Coleg Meirion Dwyfor, before being appointed as a Design and Technology teacher at Rhydywaun Comprehensive School. She’s now been working at Cardiff Metropolitan University for the last seven years, working as a senior lecturer in the School of Education, with her expertise in innovative teaching, student engagement and technology enhanced learning.
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 ââlearning 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.
Google Classroom Guidance
Guidance on the use of Google Classroom as produced by Grwp Llandrillo Menai.
Social media for teaching in higher education: : Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Tik Tok, Twitter and YouTube
This workshop will be of interest to anyone wishing to use social media networks to support their teaching. The resource includes three presentations: Social media for teaching Instagram Snapchat and Tik Tok Social media for educating Facebook Twitter and YouTube social media
Research and the REF (Research Excellence Framework)
This training is intended for early-career academics and research students. The resource will provide a full overview of the REF (Research Excellence Framework) in a Welsh context. The resources are presented by Professor Delyth James. There is a focus on REF 2021, and the 6 workshops which form this resource will address the following: What is REF? – overview Which academics are included in the REF? Units of Assessment Research Outputs (quality v quantity) Impact Cases Environment statement How does REF relate to PhD students and early career researchers? Summary of implications for Welsh-language researchers
Porth Adnoddau: What is it? How to add new content
The Porth Adnoddau website offers one central place to share a wide range of Welsh-medium resources for the Post-16 and Vocational and Higher Education sectors. There are videos explaining what the Porth Adnoddau is and also how to use it. There is also a link to a form for uploading a new resource to the Porth along with guidance on how to complete it.
Sesiynau Arfer Da
Cyfres o sesiynau arfer da ar gyfer ddarlithwyr sy'n dysgu drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg. Cefnogi Myfyrwyr, Dr Dylan Foster Evans Arwain a Rheoli, Heledd Bebb Datblygu Darpariaeth, Manon George Marchnata Modiwlau Cymraeg, Manon Jones
Prezi Workshop by Dyddgu Hywel
This workshop contains simple step-by-step information and training in the use of the presentation software Prezi. What is Prezi? Prezi is a presentation software that engages students in the classroom. It's an innovative way of presenting different topics by using movement and space to bring your ideas to life, and make you a unique presenter. Content of session What is Prezi? Prezi Taster Prezi Training Benefits of Prezi
Socrative Workshop by Dyddgu Hywel
This workshop contains simple step-by-step information and training to use the Socrative app with your students in class, in a lecture or seminar. What is Socrative? It is a great app that encourages effective engagement and can also be used for assessment and learning. Content of session What is Socrative? Socrative Taster Socrative Training Benefits of Socrative
Gweithdy Gwerthuso Addysgu
Gweithdy gan Dr Gwawr Ifan, sy'n annog addysgwyr i ystyried amrywiol ffyrdd o fynd ati i werthuso eu haddysgu, ymarfer hollbwysig sy’n rhan greiddiol o ddatblygiad addysgwyr newydd a phrofiadol fel ei gilydd. Mae Gwawr Ifan yn ddarlithydd mewn cerddoreg yn Ysgol Cerddoriaeth a’r Cyfryngau, Prifysgol Bangor. Dechreuodd ei gyrfa fel darlithydd i’r Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol ar ôl derbyn un o ysgoloriaethau cyntaf y Coleg. Mae ei diddordebau ymchwil yn canolbwyntio ar gerddoriaeth mewn iechyd a lles, ac mae ganddi brofiad helaeth o addysgu myfyrwyr ar lefel isradd ac ôl-radd. Os hoffech drafod unrhyw faterion yn ymwneud gyda gwerthuso addysgu, mae croeso i chi gysylltu gyda mi dros e-bost am sgwrs bellach: g.ifan@bangor.ac.uk