To support the development of teaching and learning at Sussex we offer:
- A range of training sessions and themed events, delivered online, in person and (where feasible) hybrid
- Self-study courses
- Bespoke workshops
- One to one chats with your School Learning Technologist (LT) and/or Academic Developer (AD)
- Online Distance Learning specific training for academics
Live events, workshops and training
Our programme varies throughout the year and includes:
- Canvas and Panopto training
- professional development such as course leadership sessions
- networking sessions to support those interested in scholarship of teaching and learning
- celebrations of best practice such as the Education Festival
For further information on upcoming events and bookings, please check the bottom of this page.
Upcoming events, workshops and training in 2023
| When | Details |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 26 September, 8am to 9am | Panopto - Technology in teaching spaces in-person session |
| Tuesday 26 September, 12noon to 1pm | Panopto - Technology in teaching spaces in-person session |
| Wednesday 27 September, 12noon to 1pm | Canvas Basics (Basic editing of Canvas modules) in-person session |
| Wednesday 27 September, 1.30pm to 2.30pm | Digital Accessibility Essentials in-person session |
| Thursday 28 September, 8am to 9am | Digital Accessibility Essentials Zoom session |
| Thursday 28 September, 5.30pm to 6.30pm | Canvas Basics (Basic editing of Canvas modules) Zoom session |
Self-Study Courses
Explore teaching and learning tools at your own pace with our short self-study courses which cover the basics of how to use learning technologies. Details of self-study courses can be found on the EE Resources Canvas site, and the below list includes the individual self-enrol links:
Bespoke Workshops
If you want to make changes to your programme, or are keen to try a new teaching or assessment approach in your module team, we offer bespoke workshops to support you.
We can run any of the workshops listed in the drop down menu, or develop new ones. Get in touch with your Academic Developer and/or Learning Technologist to discuss further.
- Workshop examples
Assessment and Feedback
- Designing authentic assessments
- Designing flexible or alternative assessments
- Developing student feedback literacy
- Designing effective MCQs
- Effective and efficient feedback
Digital Teaching Platforms
- Canvas: beyond the essentials
- Marking with Turnitin and Canvas Online
- Introduction to PollEverywhere
- Blended learning
- Teaching games and storytelling with Twine
- Overview of e-submission at Sussex
Teaching Activities
- Problem-based learning
- Team-based learning
- Outdoor learning
- Building brilliant engagement
- Using collaborative tools in your teaching
Inclusive Curriculum Design
- Digital accessibility
- Universal design for learning
- Flexible/alternative assessments
Professional Development
- Annual course review support session
- National Teaching Fellowship information sessions
- Supporting you with the scholarship of teaching and learning: from idea to output
Events now open for bookings
Check back throughout the year for new event and workshop listings.