Thursday, 19 August 2010

Plagarism Tool

This was sent to me by Nick Allsop (DMU) and is from Leeds University

http://skills.library.leeds.ac.uk/tutorials/plagiarism_tutorial/

It may be of use to students,

Monday, 2 August 2010

Great Student Feedback

Really great to get feedback like this from students, although clearly room for improvement as I only inspired "most" ;-) :

"Hope you're well and enjoying the summer.


It was really nice to see you on the Graduation day. I hope you had a good time.

I just wanted to send you a quick email to thank you for all your help over the years. It was pleasant being taught by you. I believe you are an excellent teacher and you have inspired most of us. I really appreciate all your hard work and effort.

Once again thank you sir."



Tuesday, 27 July 2010

Stress Assessment

I'm part of the HLS academic stress assessment team. Today I'm attending the following:

If anyone, staff or student is feeling the effects of stress please do contact me for guidance.

Introduction to the issue of work-related stress

Overview

This qualification raises awareness of the likely sources of work-related stress. It is aimed at general workers and also serves as an introduction to the issue for more senior staff. The qualification will enable employees to contribute to strategies which combat work-related stress.

Outline programme

The qualification covers the following topics:

  • Definitions of stress
  • Stress as an occupational health hazard
  • Identification of basic workplace stressors
  • Development of basic controls for work-related stressors
  • Responsibilities imposed under UK legislation

Tuesday, 20 July 2010

DoH Modernising Scientific Careers

I've been asked to join the MSC reference group from a University Alliance perspective for the NHS Employers.

Monday, 19 July 2010

Plagarism workshop

Although developed by Leicester University, this OER is a great walkthrough for AHS DMU students

Thursday, 8 July 2010

http://www4.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/users/f/felder/public/ILSdir/styles.htm

http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/learningstyles/ilsweb.html

Wednesday, 7 July 2010

My PBworks

I am now a member of the PBworks library DMU learning wiki

https://my.pbworks.com/