Author archives: Thom Kaczmarek
(18) SIP Presentation Feedback
Initial approach and presentation Through my Self-initiated Project, I would like to critically evaluate RASE framework (Resources, Activities, Support, Evaluation) implementation as an expansion of the current resource database through the implementation of asynchronous and self-moderated interactive elements of Moodle. I do believe that this evaluation meets the criteria of a small-scale scholarly enquiry within …
(17) Flipped October
For this session, as a delivery method was flipped I also decided to take a flipped approach to my blog post, and rather than afterthoughts, choose it as a real-time note-taking activity. Mini lecture 1 (Template Portfolio for Teaching & Learning): Prior to this material been published, I have already set up my workflow page …
(16) Online September
As the Session focus ran by Lindsay was on getting us back in the room, the atmosphere was very friendly and supportive. People rather than focusing on rather casual tasks were more incline to discuss how they were coping with the COVID-19 pandemic and supporting each other morally which was a nice refresher. Despite that …
(15) My Comments on fellow bloggers.
Nathaniel’s Blog: I like the simplicity of the blog, just short textual entries that are very informative. Sheldon’s Blog: This blog is visually stunning with clear introductory areas and in-depth knowledge in each post. Also, Sheldon’s post keeping all the comments together inspired me to create this section on my own Blog. Zuleika’s Blog: A …
(14) Discussion task – Late July
I was put in the group alongside Ben and Matt to discuss pre-selected work in the format of the forum. Ben was first to start the snowball by discussing my submission of A Model of Learning Objectives based on A Taxonomy for Learning, Teaching, and Assessing: A Revision of Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives, which …
(13) Microteaching session
Initial Idea: For my Microteaching session, I have initially envisioned work with Mokuru desk toy unfortunately due to the Pandemic and digital space this was impossible to achieve in a manageable way. However, do enjoy this mesmerizing video of Mokuru (Fund My Campaign, 2017) in action: A new concept (My Teaching Plan): I have decided …
(12) Summer Online – April & July Seminars
The first online session we had was focused around changes to the PGCert curriculum and slowed down delivery with a significant portion of Q&A spent on explaining the Extenuating Circumstances process that could be applied for on-going Units. Within breakout groups we discussed: how does teaching and learning, and creative practice, happen in the home …
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(11) T&L Interim readings
FACE COVID by Dr Russ Harris A great reading resource to help in those trying times that is very practical easy to use and follow a set of steps to a healthy mental state. F = Focus on what’s in your controlA = Acknowledge your thoughts & feelingsC = Come back into your bodyE = …
(10) TaL: Second Session – February Seminar
For the session on 19th February, unfortunately, I did not manage to find time to take part in the quiz around Teaching Excellence Framework. Unfortunately, as a full-time teacher, I do not receive any compensation/support (like obtaining any temporal staff to cover my assessment, pastoral as well as preparation and delivery responsibilities) making time-management a …
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