Overview 

With the shift towards online and blended/flexible learning, there is a need to make sure that students continue to engage with key elements of the learning process. This webinar outlines some examples of activities designed to make sure students engage; looking at student motivation and interactions. The first example is looking at how students prepare for a practical activity and what students self-identify as success and barriers to their laboratory practice. The second is focused on students flexible learning around interactive graphs and how they bring them into their learning process. The final example is around supporting teamworking and student learning though peer marking.

Speaker

Thomas Rodgers, Reader in Chemical Engineering Education, The University of Manchester

Tom Rodgers is a Reader in Chemical Engineering Education at the University of Manchester. He is the former Head of Education for Chemical Engineering (2019-2022) where he was responsible for running the accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within the department. He is currently involved with teaching modules on chemical product design, solids processing, fluid flow, and waste treatment.

He is currently involved with research projects examining how students learn during practical classes, focusing on how they prepare and how they interact with teaching materials as well as their engagement with rich-media and online interactive materials.

The material presented in this webinar has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter’s own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the Education Special Interest Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Time

08:30 - 09:30 BST.

Software

The presentation will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. We recommend downloading the app from the Microsoft website, rather than using the web portal.