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Read more at: Deadline extended for the Technology-Enabled Learning Prize 2020

Deadline extended for the Technology-Enabled Learning Prize 2020

21 May 2020

The deadline for applications to the Technology-Enabled Learning Prizes has been extended to Tuesday 30 June . The Technology-Enabled Learning Prizes – one for Arts, Humanities and the Social Sciences, and the other for STEM and Medicine - are awarded by Cambridge University Press. It aims to reward Cambridge academics and...


Read more at: Nominations are open for the Outstanding Student Contribution to Education Awards 2020!
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Nominations are open for the Outstanding Student Contribution to Education Awards 2020!

1 May 2020

We are delighted to be once again offering the Outstanding Student Contribution to Education Awards. Intended to recognise the incredible contributions that our students make towards enhancing the Cambridge educational experience for all, last year's inaugural awards demonstrated a clear desire by members of the University...


Read more at: New resources available for postgraduate supervisors and tutors
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New resources available for postgraduate supervisors and tutors

30 April 2020

Supervisors and tutors of postgraduate students can now find contact information for Directors of Postgraduate Education directly on CamSIS. When CCTL convened the first meeting of Directors of Postgraduate Education and Postgraduate Tutors last September, one of the main themes to emerge was the need for more fluid lines...


Read more at: New webinar series on teaching remotely starting this week
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New webinar series on teaching remotely starting this week

29 April 2020

Online Learning Services at Cambridge University Press are running a short series of webinars designed to support teaching staff in their move to remote teaching. The first session is this Thursday 30 April , and will explore "maintaining student engagement remotely" . The series will comprise five sessions in total, and...


Read more at: Further resources on 'teaching remotely' released
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Further resources on 'teaching remotely' released

20 April 2020

CCTL have published three new guides on our website as part of our ' Teaching Remotely ' suite, to complement the existing Moving Supervisions Online guide. They address the following three areas: Moving Lectures Online Moving Classes & Seminars Online Online Readings Each guide provides a practical introduction...


Read more at: Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 Pilkington Prize
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 Pilkington Prize

16 April 2020

The Centre for Teaching & Learning is delighted to announce the 2020 winners of the Pilkington Prize as follows: Dr Harriet Allen Department of Geography Dr David Bainbridge Department of Physiology, Development & Neuroscience Dr Feriel Bouhafa Faculty of Divinity Dr Alex da Costa Faculty of English Dr Jane Davies...


Read more at: Nominations are open for the Technology-Enabled Learning Prize 2020

Nominations are open for the Technology-Enabled Learning Prize 2020

3 April 2020

Cambridge University Press are pleased to announce that they will be awarding two prizes for excellence in Technology-enabled Learning at Cambridge, for the second year running. The Technology-enabled Learning Prize aims to reward Cambridge academics and other staff supporting student learning, who have either developed...


Read more at: New resources on 'teaching remotely' released
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New resources on 'teaching remotely' released

2 April 2020

CCTL have created a new section on our website: ' Teaching Remotely '. Our first new guide found there is ‘ Moving Supervisions Online ’. This introductory guide addresses planning for and conducting online supervisions, including practical considerations about devices, platforms and tools, as well as structuring online...


Read more at: Teaching Forum 2020: Withdrawn

Teaching Forum 2020: Withdrawn

25 March 2020

It is with regret that the Teaching Forum planned for 14 April has been withdrawn. We very much hope that colleagues who had registered (and others) will be able to join us at the Teaching Forum in 2021. In the meantime, CCTL are working with colleagues across the collegiate University to support staff in moving to online...


Read more at: A recording of the first ever Diversifying Assessment Forum is now available
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A recording of the first ever Diversifying Assessment Forum is now available

18 March 2020

The Diversifying Assessment Forum was held on Friday 13 March 2020. The forum was opened by the Senior Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education, Professor Graham Virgo, and chaired by Professor Chris Young, Chair of the Examination and Assessment Committee. It provided an opportunity for all staff involved in assessment or...