How we support teaching
We support teaching a number of different ways:
- We run an annual project round during October of each during which staff can submit elearning projects;
- We provide support for customized / tailored technology solutions to teaching and learning challenges;
- We provide one on one support for staff who want to make use of technologies in their teaching.
- We provide process support for technology focussed teaching improvement grants / research grants;
- We collaborate with staff who want to conduct research into their teaching / student learning.
Annual project round
The Learning Technology Unit runs an annual elearning project round during the month of October. The submission process consists of filling in an expression of interest form and submitting it to the Learning Technology Unit. A submission of interest form provides the Learning Technology Unit with details of the flexible or distance learning project that you wish to start.
Should you have any questions regarding the annual project round please do not hesitate to contact us.
Tailored solutions
Sometimes your teaching need requires a customised solution. For example, you might want to find a way to deliver case based learning to students. Alternatively you might be looking for a way to deliver clinical skills videos online. Whatever your particular need we are here to help you. In most cases we have the requisite expertise to deliver the solution that you need. If not, we can work with you to find a third party capable of meeting your needs.
Individualized support
We provide individualised support for lecturers who want to use technologies in their teaching. Our support is oriented to assisting Faculty members to develop the skills and knowledge to become competent and effective users of technology. We are happy to provide one-one advice or work with small groups of staff but our focus is on building capacity within the Faculty.
If you would like one on one support you can contact us and we can come to your office or you can visit the LTU offices.
Teaching grants
Funding is available to improve and enhance teaching through, for example, Ako Aotearoa and the University's Teaching Improvement Grants. We have supported a number of academics in writing technology focussed teaching improvement grants and would be very happy to advise / collaborate with you if you have a teaching improvement grant in mind.
Research collaborations
Teaching scholarship invovlves the systematic investigation of teaching and learning practices in order to improve teaching / enhance the student learning experience. We are research active in our own right whilst also collaborating with academic staff on teaching scholarship projects. If you have a project in mind please get in touch with us.
