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University e-Learning Award

> Nomination form for a e-Learning Award 2011-12 [doc, 64kb]

Definition

One award is made to an individual member, or group of staff who demonstrate exceptional and/or innovative e-learning practices.

Selection

i.       Deans are invited to ask Faculty Education Directors to co-ordinate the nomination of one individual, or one team, to go forward to the final stage of award. To assist in the selection, faculties are asked to consult with the Faculty e-Learning Advisor (or equivalent), where appropriate. The Faculty need not nominate an individual or team for the award if: no candidates come forward, or, it is felt that the candidates do not meet the quality threshold.

ii.      A sub-group of the University Education Committee, chaired by the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education), will determine the winner of the award.

Criteria for Award

Recipients of the award will have demonstrated:

• Improvement of the learning/teaching process for all concerned, that is in particular:
• • Improving learner experience, for example, enabling students to achieve a deeper understanding of a topic (including on-line preparation for a forthcoming tutorial), or to receive faster formative feedback on their performance;
  • Increasing learner independence, for example, establishing a system whereby students are able to go over material in their own time to reinforce their learning, including self-testing;
  • Releasing staff time in the longer term, for example, developing on-line assessment that simplified and speeds up marking, or providing generic feedback for students on a particular topic.
• Sustainability of the practices in the longer term.

Following the presentation of an award, an individual may not be nominated for a further three years.

Process for Award

i.       Advocates (i.e. members of University of Bristol staff who wish to nominate a colleague for an award), who will normally be the line manager of the nominee or the Head of School, if different, should complete the relevant form stating how the nominee meets the criteria for the award (max 1000 words).

OR

Applicants should complete the relevant application form stating how they meet the criteria for the award (max 1000 words).

In both cases, the statement should be evaluative, citing evidence to support their case wherever possible. The form should then be sent to the Faculty Office by the stipulated deadline in an electronic format.

ii.      Faculties will determine, on the basis of the nomination forms received, which one individual or team will go forward to the University panel for consideration. Once this has been determined, the Faculty Education Director(s) will write a statement (max 500 words) in support of the successful nomination. Applicants and their advocates should be informed of the outcome of the stage.

iii.     Faculties should send an electronic copy of the completed nomination form to Mike White (m.white@bris.ac.uk cc: esu-info@bris.ac.uk) by noon, Monday 13^th February 2012. The completed form should also be returned to the nominee.

iv.     The judging panel will consider the applications (with supporting statements) and judge the one winner in relation to the criteria. Applicants will be informed by e-mail of the decision of the panel.

v.      Awards will be presented at the University's Learning & Teaching Exhibition.

 

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