Overview

Blended learning has been part of chemical engineering programmes for years now. However, COVID-19 has challenged the way in which learning activities are delivered online. To help share knowledge and good practice on Blended Learning activities, the IChemE EdSIG (Education Special Interest Group) and HCEUK (Heads of Chemical Engineering UK) are co-hosting a workshop to showcase some of the key elements and different approaches to Blended Learning. Discussions will be facilitated to help everyone build their own practice.

Presenters

• Nurbiha A. Shukor, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, "Designing Blended Learning"
• Percy Van Der Gryp, The University of Manchester, "Some Thoughts on Blended Learning –Application of Video Screencasts in Process Simulation"
• Mario Miguel Valero, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, "A Flipped Classroom in a Course of Transport Phenomena"
• Chakib Kara-Zaïtri, University of Bradford "A Blended Learning Approach Based on the CDIO Initiative - the Bradford Experience"

Time

08:30—10:30 BST.

Agenda

• 08:30 — Welcome and introduction
• 08:35 — Nurbiha A. Shukor - Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
• 08:50 — Percy Van Der Gryp -University of Manchester
• 09:05 — Mario M. Valero - Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
• 09:20 — Chakib Kara-Zaïtri - University of Bradford
• 09:35 — Transition to Breakout Rooms
• 09:40 — Breakout rooms: Student Engagement, Digital Tools, Resources, Effective Approaches.  
• 10:10 — Breakout rooms reporting
• 10:25 — Concluding remarks
• 10:30 — Close

Breakout session topics

• Student Engagement: maintaining, monitoring and possibly assessing engagement
• Digital tools: tools and applications supporting online and face-to-face learning
• Resources: supporting and training staff and GTAs
• Effective approaches: balance between online and face-to-face, type of activities

Intended audience

This webinar is aimed at those in the higher education community, e.g. professors and lecturers. The delegates will be able to discuss ideas stemming from the presentations, collaborating to generate further ideas to enhance blended learning, ready for the start of term this year.

Workshop format

The workshop will take place via Zoom, please use the link below to register your attendance using EventBrite.