{"id":1434,"date":"2020-11-30T11:53:39","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T11:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/e-learning\/?p=1434"},"modified":"2021-04-28T10:32:13","modified_gmt":"2021-04-28T09:32:13","slug":"the-exemplary-course-award-streamlined-application-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.aber.ac.uk\/e-learning\/2020\/11\/30\/the-exemplary-course-award-streamlined-application-process\/","title":{"rendered":"The Exemplary Course Award \u2013 Streamlined Application Process"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Annually, the Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit run the Exemplary Course Award, which recognises the very best practice in using Blackboard. This blog post details changes we have made to the process, when dedicated training sessions will be run, how and why to apply, and when the deadline for applications is.
\nTo get an idea of what an ECA-winning module might look like, you can view last year\u2019s winners\u2019 module walk-throughs here (Lara Kipp<\/a>, in English only, and Rhianedd Jewell, in Welsh<\/a> and English<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Recognising the particular challenges of this academic year, we have put our heads together to streamline the process in the hopes that even more applicants submit their modules for consideration. The process is still rigorous and detailed, but we have made some key changes to encourage as wide a range of applications as possible.<\/p>\n

What has changed?<\/strong>
\n\u2022 You can now submit in two different formats: either a written narrative of up to 500 words, or a Panopto recording up to 4 minutes in length.
\n\u2022 We have streamlined the form in such a way that applicants only need to tick whether a criterion is fulfilled or not \u2013 no need to agonise over how many points to award yourself.
\n\u2022 We have integrated the criteria weighting into the form, meaning applicants do not need to calculate scores anymore.<\/p>\n

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How do I apply?<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Download the ECA form here<\/a>
\n\u2022 Fill in the form with your details and insert either a 500 narrative or a link to a 4-minute Panopto video
\n\u2022 Submit your form by the deadline.<\/p>\n

This academic year\u2019s deadline is 12pm (midday) on the 1st of February 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n

How can I get help with my application?<\/strong>
\nThe Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit is running dedicated training sessions to support ECA Applications:
\n\u2022 10-11:00 on the 2nd of December 2020
\n\u2022 14-15:00 on the 21st of January 2021<\/p>\n

You can book your place for these online training sessions here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Why should I apply?<\/strong>
\nThe ECA offers an opportunity
\n\u2022 for you to reflect on your Teaching and Learning practice
\n\u2022 to enhance your module to reach exemplary standard
\n\u2022 to receive feedback from the panel on how the module can be developed in the future
\n\u2022 to share best practice across the institution<\/p>\n

Further, the ECA can
\n\u2022 feature in your Effective Contribution Scheme
\n\u2022 act as a springboard to Blackboard\u2019s Exemplary Course Programme (link here<\/a>)<\/p>\n

If you have any questions about the award or the application process, please contact the Learning and Teaching Enhancement unit. We look forward to your applications!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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