Feedback from Module Leader

‘I went to Oli with an idea and a ‘wish list’ in my head about the idea of using blogs for assessment. He explained a number of options in careful detail and pointed out the constraints and the benefits of using a variety of programmes, helping me to eventually make an informed decision about what to use.

I was very impressed with how quickly Oli managed to set up PebbelPad and students blogs to support my module. He is able to explain technical content clearly and accessibly.

In setting up students blogs to accompany a final year module Oli produced technical guidance through a series of short accessible online videos,  was thorough and clear providing guidance and instruction to me and to the students both in the classroom and via Blackboard. Oli has dealt with every query or question that I or students had about PebblePad resulting in flawless administration of the blog assessment and good feedback from students.

Oli shared my passion in treating students as independent learners and we have worked together to produce a novel assessment. Oli was able to advise about what and when students  needed certain information, staggering it so that it was not too overwhelming. He is approachable, friendly and supportive with colleagues and students.

Oli listened to me and brought my vision and ideas to life. He spent valuable time explaining things so that I could understand.

I have enjoyed working with Oli because he is a good listener, he understands, asks thought-provoking questions and is passionate about students learning experience. He is brave, willing to take risks and try new things and able to evaluate and develop them. Without Oli my ideas would have stayed inside my head, he was able to bring them to life for me and help me understand new technology and gain confidence while feeling constantly supported.’

Sara-Jayne Williams, Module Leader, Youth Society and Ageing.

Presentation at the UWE 2015 Learning & Teaching Conference

I made this (using PowToon) to encapsulate what the lecturer (Sara-Jayne Williams) and I did with PebblePad in the Youth Society & Ageing module.

A screen capture video I created to help students on placement to get started on PebblePad.

Guidance (in a Blackboard Learning Module) for students using PebblePad for blogging.

My report on the use of PebblePad in the faculty.

Sharing information and ideas about PebblePad  with other Learning Technologists in the university.

A list of FAQs on the PebblePad page I developed for the Learning Innovation Unit’s (SharePoint) Intranet site.