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SUMMARY:Online Maths Support for Remote Learners
DESCRIPTION:A FREE sigma Network event. We are delighted to welcome two experts from the Open University as our keynote speakers\, Dr Tim Lowe and Dr Sue Pawley. Between them they will cover how they teach mathematics online and how maths students are supported remotely outside formal teaching time. It is anticipated that such a comprehensive overview will give delegates plenty of ideas and inspiration to apply to their own situations. \nOn the theme of supporting remote learners\, attendees are invited to present 10 minute ‘show and tell’ talks about their experiences\, which may be positive or negative. Time will be built into the programme for discussion and sharing of successful practice. \nIn the afternoon\, after the second keynote speaker\, hands-on workshops will offer attendees the opportunity to explore Blackboard Collaborate\, Microsoft Teams and the use of graphic tablets as tools for online support. \nA more detailed programme of the day will be provided nearer the time. \nThe event will start at 10am (first speaker at 10.40am) and will finish around 3.30/ 4.00pm. It will be located in the Staffordshire University Science Centre just around the corner from Stoke-on-Trent train station (a 2/3 minute walk). A buffet lunch is included\, and attendees will be contacted individually regarding parking requests\, accessibility and dietary requirements. \nHOST:  Staffordshire University (Academic Skills Team\, Library) \nBOOK YOUR PLACE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-maths-support-for-remote-learners-a-free-sigma-network-event-tickets-59225268372 \nCONTACT:  angela.evans@staffs.ac.uk
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/online-maths-support-for-remote-learners/
LOCATION:Staffordshire University
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SUMMARY:Getting started with free analysis software for statistics support
DESCRIPTION:The University of Chester\, in collaboration with the sigma Network’s Special Interest Group in Statistics Support\, will be hosting our first sigma Network event: “Getting started with free analysis software for statistics support”. This FREE event is aimed at statistics support colleagues who have no or limited experience with supporting students to use R but may be required to do so\, now or in the near future. We will also be introducing Jamovi\, a free menu-driven SPSS-like statistical analysis software package. The workshop is free to attend\, with lunch and refreshments provided courtesy of The University of Chester. \n Sessions planned for the day include: \n *An introduction to R \nR is increasingly used in industry due to its free and open source nature. This session will give an overview to help beginners get started in supporting students to use R. \n *Introducing Jamovi \nJamovi is a free menu-driven SPSS-like software package which is much simpler for students to grasp and is often recommended for students who do not need to conduct a lot of analyses. \n *Lightning talks and discussion \nA series of short talks on topics relating to statistics support\, designed to open up discussion. All attendees are invited to propose a lightning talk. A standard PC/projector set-up will be available for the lightning talks. \nTo register for this free event\, please e-mail Nick Goddard directly at n.goddard@chester.ac.uk\, giving your name\, e-mail address\, institution\, any specific accessibility or dietary requirements and lightning talk proposal (if applicable). Please also let Nick know how you plan to travel to the university\, so we can plan parking.
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/getting-started-with-free-analysis-software-for-statistics-support/
LOCATION:University of Chester
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SUMMARY:Joint ALDinHE / sigma Network Symposium
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the first co-delivered ALDinHE and sigma Network event to share and discuss current issues in Learning Development and academic skills support provision across a range of disciplines and skills areas. \nThe focus of this FREE meeting is differentiation\, with the following themes: \n\nStrategic considerations and experiences when co-locating academic skills support services (eg academic writing\, maths support)\, to provide a differentiated approach to students’ needs.\nAcademic skills support delivery differentiation for diverse student groups (e.g. Widening Participation characteristics\, foundation year\, high achievers).\nTeaching and learning differentiation when preparing and delivering academic skills workshops / 1:1s / drop-ins / embedded courses / online learning materials.\n\nThis event is now fully booked.  \nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch via email at uobregional2019@gmail.com
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/joint-aldinhe-sigma-network-symposium/
LOCATION:University of Bedfordshire
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