Let us talk about it now:
Improving Student Learning through Dialogue
Live Online, 11 June 09:30-15:00

Welcome to the new normal. Superlatives no longer serve us as they may have done. Economy, policy, attitude and emotions are all disrupted. Hope must guide us now. Never has dialogue been more needful. In higher education the lists are growing: two approaches to take home exams, four ways to engage students, six things you must have on your VLE; diagrams and models bloom like flowers in our garden - if we are lucky. Better together? Or, go it alone? Institution, faculty or solo academic, cohorts and itinerant scholars seek new epistemic homes. BLTC20, as conceived, invited us to discuss the Inclusive Curriculum, Assessment and Employability. These three themes persist. But they all look different from here. A new hope? Or, the Empire strikes back? Let's talk about it now. In BLTC20 we aim to cultivate space for both formal presentations and open conversations.

Brookes Learning and Teaching Conference

Conference Co-Chairs

Dr Samia Kamal, Faculty of Technology, Design and Environment
Dr George Roberts, Oxford Centre for Staff and Learning Development

Keynote Speaker

Professor Tansy Jessop

Pro Vice Chancellor Education at Bristol University

Telling a different assessment story: TESTA and the great disruption

Quotes From Previous Conferences

"I really loved the day, finding it both useful and inspiring. The keynote speaker was fabulous - clear, positive, inspiring - she didn't shy away from the challenges, or make them seem overwhelming. She also included lots of good examples of inclusive practice. More generally, it was great to touch base with colleagues from across the university, to find out about their roles and to recognise the common aims we all share."

"Excellent keynote, thought-provoking and setting the tone for the day. Really interesting presentations throughout the day - more than usual, but all good, and fitted the themes effectively. Really well organised conference, stylish brochure, tasty lunch."

"I picked up some really useful information that can be adapted and considered for my portfolio of programmes. I thought I would feel out of place, being non academic but felt my contributions were just as valuable. I left feeling that my time away from the day job was justified and will prove fruitful."

"Really enjoyable and valuable day. I left with lots of ideas to take into my own teaching practice. I also was pleased to have the opportunity to present my research. Thank you."

"The conference was extremely well run. The quality of the presentations was very high. I felt supported for the session I presented. Best of all I have lots of ideas to take forward to incorporate into my work and have met some very interesting people."

"Really enjoyable and valuable day. I left with lots of ideas to take into my own teaching practice. I also was pleased to have the opportunity to present my research. Thank you."

"I came away buzzing! There was a real range of thought provoking material, which was mentally stimulating."

"Superb Keynote - an exemplary speaker; expert, succinct and thought provoking, Thank you."

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Let us talk about it now:Improving Student Learning through DialogueLive Online, 11 June 09:30-15:00