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Workshops for October 2014

Using TurnItIn - effective use of anti-plagiarism software 

Face to Face Workshop

Venue DG10, Bea Orpen Building

Thursday, 16 October 2014 from 11:00 to 13:00 

Description:

Want to learn more about how to use TurnItIn? This workshop is designed to familiarise academic staff with the use of the anti-plagiarism software TurnItIn.

Further details and online registration is available at this link.

Loop Chat

Online Webinar

Wednesday, 15 October 2014 from 12:00 to 13:00

Description:

Ask lecturers what their biggest work related problem is and the majority say it's "getting hold of” and "engaging" students when they are not in the classroom. In higher education the knock on effects of this cannot be underestimated; if students don't engage drop-out rates rise. Getting the student to engage and feel part of the college/university community is crucial. 

The problem lies in how the two demographics typically communicate. Educators rely on email, but for today's students email does not live up to the immediacy of a social media driven world. Traditional social networks however are NOT a teacher’s answer. They blur the lines between social and school life creating professional integrity issues for the teacher and safeguarding problems for the students. To address this challenge the TEU are introducing LoopChat, a discussion forum facility with the look and feel of popular social network sites. Loop Chat is powered by WamEdu and the founder of the company behind WamEdu will present this webinar illustrating ways how Loop Chat can be used within your classroom.

Further details and online registration is available at this link.