Media & Learning Online: Autumn 2021

Host for the day: Sally Reynolds, Media & Learning Association

One of the most striking changes that has taken place in higher education over the last year is the dramatic move online brought about by the pandemic.  Responsibility for supporting academic staff and students in the move online which included a dramatic increase in the use of media to support, facilitate and enhance learning lay with a variety of different centres, departments and units known by a plethora of different names. During this presentation and discussion centre we plan to explore where and how such centres are positioning themselves for the future, what is their role and how best should they prepare for the challenges ahead. (presentation)

Panellists:

• Alexandra Mihai, Maastricht University, the Netherlands
• Laura Czerniewicz, University of Cape Town, South Africa
• Deborah Arnold, AUNEGe, France

Moderator: Michel Beerens, NewMediaCentre, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

Hybrid events are here to stay and Mediasite Connect is our virtual events platform that can help you with that. Deliver valuable and engaging education with Mediasite that is interactive, accessible and highly searchable on-demand in a secure virtual conference hub so your attendees can reference it year-long. Help your attendees, sponsors and vendors connect in a virtual room regardless of their locations. From dynamic virtual expo halls to interactive live chat, polling and Q&A, create an engaging world that will keep attendees coming back for more. You’ll be surprised how many people you can reach when distance is out of the equation.

Much of the normal placement practice employed by those involved in teacher training at pre-service level has fallen away during the recent pandemic. This coupled with an increasing awareness of the value video can bring in general to teacher education has resulted in a renewed interest in the use of video in teacher training courses and colleges. During this presentation and discussion session we will talk about common practices, innovative activities and what we can learn from research.

Presenter:

• John McCullagh, Stranmillis University, Belfast, UK Having the best of both worlds: How can digital video support initial teacher education (presentation)

Respondants:

• Christian Kogler, University of Education Upper Austria, Austria
• Janne Länsitie, School of Professional Teacher Education,

Moderator: Jim Bain, Queen Margaret University, UK

Everyone knows that dealing with Technology can be overwhelming and stressful sometimes, but it actually can and should be a facilitator and a support, not a distraction or burden for educators. As a global leader in AV technology, Panasonic shows you how to use technology to teach in a hybrid environment without stress and complicated preparation, and how students benefit as well.

Session leaders: Vanessa Lovric, Product Marketing Manager, &  Stefanie Hartung, Application Specialist and Support Engineer, Panasonic

Many teaching staff are now faced with a situation where they are not only expected to continue to teach students remotely online, but are also dealing with the learning needs of students in the class with them. This type of teaching goes by a variety of different names, Hybrid, HyFlex, Flexible, Dual Mode to name but a few. Supporting teaching staff in this situation can be a challenge as they and the services that facilitate them struggle with what for many is a juggling act that far too often results in one group of students feeling left out. During this presentation and discussions session, experienceed practioners will share their tips and suggestions for making hybrid work well from a pedagogical as well as a technical point of view.

Panellists:

• Zac Woolfitt, Inholland University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands, Practical approaches to teaching in the Hybrid Classroom (presentation)
• Anas Ghadouani, The University of Western Australia, Australia
• Danielle Hinton, Higher Education Futures institute (HEFi), University of Birmingham, UK  (presentation)
• Rónán Ó Muirthile, IADT, Ireland, Hybrid teaching: Lessons and learnings from professional broadcasting

Moderator: Fleur Braunsdorf, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Probably the most common challenge faced by those providing video support services in higher education settings is helping academics choose for the most appropriate format, one that not only meets their pedagogical objectives but which is also in keeping with the available resources and skill sets as well as meeting student expectations. One of the most successful and comprehensive approaches that has recently come on stream, is the service offered by Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands which not only guides their academics in their choices, but also provides a estimation of what a specific production will cost. Join Wiebe Dijkstra and Pim van Schöll from the NewMedia Centre as they introduce us to this freely available service and join the discussion with our panellists as they talk about their own solutions. (presentation)

Panellists:

• Nawaal Deane, Digital Media Unit, University of Cape Town, South Africa
• Lana Scott, MIT, USA
• Anke Pesch, Limel, KU Leuven, Belgium

Moderator: Zac Woolfitt, Inholland University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands

Learn how you can leverage key techniques in Camtasia that will increase student engagement with your videos. These methods are backed by research showing they improve attention and learning. Level up the engagement of your next educational video by implementing one or all of these tips! (presentation)

Presenter: Shane Lovellette, Strategy Lead - Education

During this presentation and discussion session, our speakers will share their experiencees of developing and delivering active and engaging media-supported learning for students in different disciplines despite the limitations of lock-down! As we move back to more campus-based learning, it’s a good moment to re-consider what to discard and what to build on in designing learning for the future.

Panellists:

• Peter Musaeus & Mads Ronald Dahl, Aarhus Universitet, Denmark  Four phases of video streaming - A case study of medical teaching (presentation)
• Tracy Poelzer, University of Groningen, The Netherlands Silver Linings: Unintended Positive (Pedagogical) Consequences of the Pandemic (presentation)

Moderator: Nicolette Karst, Lund University, Sweden

Learn how WolfVision Visualizer and Cynap systems can be used to create outstanding learning spaces, using a video example of an active learning classroom installation at London Business School. Includes insight from Wayne Buttigieg, Head of Infrastructure and Media Services, and Michelle Asbury, Associate Director of learning Innovation and Design at LBS.

Presenter: Simon Sprott, Marketing Editor, WolfVision GmbH

Moderator: Sally Reynolds, Media & Learning Association

Meet the representatives of the entries who made it into the final selection round:

• CRAB Project - Bullying in Nursing Scenario Videos submitted by University of British Columbia, Canada
• Dental Prosthesis Simulator submitted by KU Leuven, Belgium
• edX MOOC: Beer: the Science of Brewing submitted by KU Leuven & VIB, Belgium
• How to Cope with Religious Conflicts – Insights from History submitted by University of Bern, Switzerland
• Interactive course on Computer-aided geometric design submitted by Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain
• Transfert des connaissances submitted by Université de Montréal, Canada
• Vielfalt Pflegen submitted by Zentrum Überleben, Germany

Announcing the winner of the audience favourite: Sónia Hetzner, Innovation in Learning Institut, Friedrich-Alexander-University, Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Germany

Announcing the winner of the Special Jury Award: Wim Van Petegem, KU Leuven, Belgium

Announcing the overall winner of this year's MEDEA Awards: Lalynn Wadera, Deputy Mayor and Alderman with responsibility for Education in Leuven 

We have all heard of COVID-19, that's for sure, and we have all responded creatively but very differently to the situation all with the common goal of continuing and enhancing the educational experience.  It hasn't been easy, that's for sure.   Kalyzée has spent the last 2 years equipping most of France's Universities and we have gathered knowledge on the best practices of what is seen in the market today.

Remote learning is here to stay, whether it be in the classroom or at work, but have we enhanced the experience of learning at a distance?  How can we make online learning, hybrid learning, or mixed learning as beneficial as on-site learning?  Kalyzée will present the knowledge and best practices we have obtained over the last two years and how we have developed our solutions to adapt to any situation remote or onsite.  Go even further remotely... enhance your educational experience.

Presenter: Cory Lawing, Kalyzée

During this closing session we are inviting several experienced support service managers and experts to share their thoughts and concerns according as services adapt to a constantly changing situation in higher education institutions all over the world.  Where resources are under pressure, how best to prioritise? Where facilities are being re-furbished, how to balance between on and offline? Where staff need to be supported? how to provide training and orientation?  just some of the issues we will be addressing.

Panellists:

• Dominik Lukes, Centre for Teaching and Learning, University of Oxford, UK
• Marco Toffanin, University of Padova, Italy
• Carlos Turro Ribalta, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Spain
• Erik Heijmans, Wageningen University, The Netherlands

Moderator: Sónia Hetzner, Innovation in Learning Institut, Friedrich-Alexander-University, Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Germany