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Ako Victoria 2011 Programme
April 18th, 2011, Alan MacDiarmid Room 102

Abstracts of the individual presentations, slides and video from the day are available on the presentations page.

10.00am-11.15amSession A - Teaching at Victoria - Chair Amanda Gilbert
Encouraging excellence in teaching: Showcasing teaching success in FCAVicky Mabin(p), James Richard, Heike Schänzel, Robyn Moore, Marina DobrovolskayaFCA
Teaching via the bodyBronwyn TweddleFHSS
How do interventions in first year chemistry classes affect communication and critical thinking skillsSuzanne Boniface Science
What factors determine the effectiveness of tutors in tutorials?David MasonFCA
Developing Scholarly Habits: Outcomes of a Pilot Programme with Early Career AcademicsKathryn SutherlandFHSS
11.15am-12.30amSession B - Flexible Modes of Learning at Victoria - Chair Stephen Marshall
Engaging learners; a pedagogical approach to the use of digital technologiesLouise Starkey(p), Brenda Service(p), Kate Thornton(p)Education
A Tale of Two Cities: The case for blended learning for GIS at Masters level for Victoria and CanterburyMairead De Roiste(p), Femke ReitsmaScience
Education Outside the ClassroomLiz ThevenardEducation
Distance delivery of marketing courses - insights and takeawaysPeter Thirkell(p), Rochelle SavageFCA
Structured group and individual learning through studio timeLiz Melchior(p), Delia Baskerville(p) and Liz Thevenard(p)Education
12.30am-1.00pmLunch
1.00pm-2.00pmSession C - The Student Experience at Victoria - Chair Jan Stewart
Student research skill developmentDeb LaursSAS
Supporting academically at risk students: A proactive approachEric ChongFCA
Targeted tutorials to support Maori and Pasifika studentsMegan EvansFHSS
Understanding the ACCY111 experiencePhilip ColquhounFCA
2.00pm-3.00pmSession D - E-Learning at Victoria - Chair Irina Elgort
Journaling and Blackboard blogging to encourage reflectiion on skills for university studyMoira-Clare DonovanCUP
Te Kawa a Maui Cultural Atlas - Exploring a Landscape PedagogyOcean Mercier(p), Peter Adds(p), Tahu Wilson, Meegan Hall, and Maria BarghFHSS
Maple TA: A testing and learning tool for mathematicsPeter Donelan(p), Steven Archer(p), Mark Johnston, Mohammed Daher, and Christopher BallScience
Anywhere, Anytime - Creating a Mobile Indigenous Language PlatformRawiri Toia(p), Tabitha McKenzie(p), Hiria McRaeEducation

 

Contact Info For AkoVictoria

Name: Stephen Marshall
Office: 10 Wai-te-ata Rd. Rm 105
Phone: 463 5205
Email: Stephen.Marshall@vuw.ac.nz