We are delighted that the first two online Supervisor trainings in January and March were successes with positive feedback from the participants. The last supervisor training this spring is also fully booked, but the registration for three autumn trainings (5-8 of October, 25-28 of October and 23-26 of November) will soon open up on the European Centre for SI-PASS web-site www.si-pass.lu.se/en<http://www.si-pass.lu.se/en>.
Besides these initial Supervisor trainings there are now three different additional/advanced supervisor trainings open for registration. The additional trainings are based on feedback from you as Supervisors and supplement the initial training. The trainings will be held in English and address the following topics:
· SI-PASS online. This training has been developed in response to COVID-19, but It is anticipated that many will continue to run a mixture of face to face and online SI-PASS. Therefore this workshop will explore ways to translate the model into online settings and the tools, techniques and strategies used.
· Quality Assurance SI-PASS programmes. It is essential that SI-PASS programmes have quality processes in place. To supplement the SI-PASS Supervisor training course this interactive workshop provides laser focus on the variety of quality assurance mechanisms to maintain and enhance your SI-PASS programme.
· Designing and Developing Leader training. Whether you are new to Leader training or you have been delivering training for many years, this fun and interactive workshop will facilitate sharing of practice, designing and refining SI-PASS Leader training.
The schedule for the additional Supervisor trainings during spring 2021 is as follows:
· SI-PASS online: 22-24 March 2021
· Quality assurance of SI-PASS programmes: 4-5 May 2021
· Designing and Developing Leader training: 14-15 + 17-18 June 2021 (four half days)
For more information and to register please visit our web-site: www.si-pass.lu.se/en<http://www.si-pass.lu.se/en>
Best regards,
European Centre for SI-PASS
Will, Lise-Lotte, Marcia and Joakim
Joakim Malm
Associate Professor, certified trainer in Supplemental Instruction
Lund University, Faculty of Engineering
Centre for Engineering Education / European Centre for SI-PASS
Box 118, SE 221 00 Lund, Visiting address: Ole Römers väg 3
Telephone: +46 46 222 75 71, e-mail: Joakim.Malm at lth.lu.se<mailto:Joakim.Malm at lth.lu.se>
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Dear Colleagues,
Details can be found below of the next peer learning webinar in the series taking place in April. Information is available on the website<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/en/iapl-webinar-series-2021> about future webinar events - for example there is already information about the May webinar: Enhancing New Students' Journeys through Peer Learning at Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand. All are welcome at these free events, including students and staff from across international contexts.
April Webinar "Utilising a Digital Workflow to Support Mentor's Development and Enhance Peer Learning"
Date: Tuesday 20th April 2021
Time: 09.45-11.15am BST (GMT+1)
Zoom link will be sent to registered participants before the webinar.
Social media: #lovepeerlearning #peerlearningwebinars
The webinar will be free of charge and hosted on Zoom
Please register before April 13th. Link to registration here<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/en/webform/registration_for_iapl_webinar_ap>
Utilising a Digital Workflow to Support Mentor's Development and Enhance Peer Learning
Speakers: Tom Allars and Amanda Pocklington. University of Exeter
The University of Exeter introduces the workflow, a unique digital checklist allowing the University to monitor the development and progress of each mentor, quickly identify and fix any issues within a programme and ensure each student receives exceptional support. The workflow provides a vital platform for posting training, resources and feedback sessions, collect in registers and allow mentors to enhance their time as a mentor by completing development and networking activities all in one easily accessible place. This efficient monitoring tool also evidences each students' hard work and dedication to their programme, reflected within their Higher Education Achievement Report.
About the presenters:
Amanda Pocklington
Amanda started her teaching career as a lecturer in Sport and Health where she developed and managed two Foundation Degree programmes as well as teaching up to PG level. She is now an Academic Skills adviser and Peer Programmes Manager at the University of Exeter. She has overall responsibility for the successful support and development of the extensive array of peer programmes geared towards supporting students' educational and personal development. She also supports various student engagement activities designed to encourage and support WP students. She is a founding member of the UK based Academic Peer Learning group and the SW Peer Support Network. She also Chairs LearnHigher which offers a platform for the sharing of Learning Development resources, and is a member of the ALDinHE Steering Group.
Tom Allars
Tom is an Academic Skills and Student Engagement Officer with the University of Exeter, his role primarily focuses on aiding Peer Programme development and WP scheme initiatives. He worked previously as a part-time Sabbatical Officer with the Students' Guild to build supporting networks and reporting structures for WP students, predominantly mature students, and both volunteered and worked in Guild peer-to-peer support projects aimed with easing the transition to HE.
We look forward to welcoming you to this and future webinars.
Best wishes
Catherine
Reach me on Microsoft Teams<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=C.Mcconnell at brighton.ac.uk>, LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-mcconnell-a2b9b354/>
Catherine McConnell MA PGCert SFHEA
Principal Lecturer in Learning and Teaching
Lead for Student Academic Success, Student Engagement and Partnership
Based in the Learning and Teaching Hub, University of Brighton.
https://research.brighton.ac.uk/en/persons/catherine-mcconnell
Hello,
The European Centre for SI-PASS (Lund University) is pleased to offer a Demystifying SI-PASS workshop for people interested in exploring what SI-PASS is. This workshop is a great way to introduce SI-PASS to your wider colleagues (course teaching teams, faculty leadership and student experience/study counsellors), to get them excited about the model and to consider expansion opportunities.
This highly interactive session is designed for those who are interested to explore the question ‘What is SI-PASS all about? The half day workshop will journey from the basics, through the underlying principles to key elements required for a successful SI-PASS programme. The Demystifying SI-PASS workshops during the spring 2021 will be given on
· 26th March
· 18th May
For more information and to register please visit our web-site: www.si-pass.lu.se/en<http://www.si-pass.lu.se/en>
Kind regards,
Will, Lise-Lotte, Joakim and Marcia
European Centre for SI-PASS
Lise-Lotte Mörner
Project Manager, Certified Trainer of Sl
Lund university | Student Affairs/European Centre for SI-PASS
P O Box 117, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden
Phone +46 46-222 70 67 E-mail: Lise-Lotte.Morner at stu.lu.se<mailto:Lise-Lotte.Morner at stu.lu.se>
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Dear Colleagues,
Reminder – last few spaces remaining for March 3rd, 14.30 – 16.00GMT
New information – save the date for April webinar – April 20th, 09.45-11.15BST (GMT+1)
We are delighted to bring you a new monthly webinar series across 2021, focusing on a broad range of aspects of peer learning. Details can be found below of the first webinars in the series taking place in March, and April. More information will follow, and be posted onto the website<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/en/iapl-webinar-series-2021>, about future webinar events. All welcome, including students and staff from across international contexts. The webinars will be free of charge and hosted on Zoom.
Student Peer Mentoring: The crucial importance of cultivating student self-belief and of a compassionate approach.<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/en/iapl-webinar-series-2021>
Presenter: Gavin Jinks, University of Derby
Date: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Time: 14.30-16.00 GMT
Zoom link will be sent to registered participants before the webinar.
Social media: #lovepeerlearning #peerlearningwebinars
Link to registration here<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/en/form/registration-for-iapl-webinar-march-3rd-2…>
Utilising a Digital Workflow to Support Mentor's Development and Enhance Peer Learning<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/en/iapl-webinar-series-2021>
Presenters: Tom Allars and Amanda Pocklington, University of Exeter
Date: Tuesday 20th April 2021
Time: 09.45-11.15 BST (GMT+1)
Zoom link will be sent to registered participants before the webinar.
Social media: #lovepeerlearning #peerlearningwebinars
Please register before April 13th. Link to registration here<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/en/webform/registration_for_iapl_webinar_ap>
We look forward to seeing you!
Best wishes
Catherine, on behalf of the International Academic Peer Learning Network
Reach me on Microsoft Teams<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=C.Mcconnell at brighton.ac.uk>, LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-mcconnell-a2b9b354/>
Catherine McConnell MA PGCert SFHEA
Co-chair – International Academic Peer Learning (IAPL) Network, Associate of the European Centre for SI-PASS
Principal Lecturer in Learning and Teaching
Lead for Student Academic Success, Student Engagement and Partnership
Based in the Learning and Teaching Hub, University of Brighton.
https://research.brighton.ac.uk/en/persons/catherine-mcconnell
There is an error in the e-mail sent yesterday regarding the dates for the additional Supervisor training on online SI-PASS during the spring 2021. The training is given 13-15 April 2021 (and NOT 22-24 March 2021 as was stated in the previous e-mail). My apologies for the mistake.
More information on additional/advanced supervisor trainings plus registration can be found on the European Centre for SI-PASS web-site: www.si-pass.lu.se/en<http://www.si-pass.lu.se/en>
Best regards,
Joakim
European Centre for SI-PASS
Joakim Malm
Associate Professor, certified trainer in Supplemental Instruction
Lund University, Faculty of Engineering
Centre for Engineering Education / European Centre for SI-PASS
Box 118, SE 221 00 Lund, Visiting address: Ole Römers väg 3
Telephone: +46 46 222 75 71, e-mail: Joakim.Malm at lth.lu.se<mailto:Joakim.Malm at lth.lu.se>
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From: Joakim Malm
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 2:33 PM
To: 'Si-pass at lists.sunet.se' <Si-pass at lists.sunet.se>; ACADEMICPEERLEARNING at JISCMAIL.AC.UK
Cc: Lise-Lotte Mörner <lise-lotte.morner at stu.lu.se>; William Carey <William.Carey at cit.ie>; 'William Carey' <careywa at gmail.com>; 'marcia at dwot.co.uk' <marcia at dwot.co.uk>
Subject: Additional/advanced trainings for SI-PASS Supervisors
We are delighted that the first online Supervisor training in January was a success with positive feedback from the participants (there is still a spot available in the March training and a few in the April training - see www.si-pass.lu.se/en<http://www.si-pass.lu.se/en> for registration). Besides these initial Supervisor trainings there are now three different additional/advanced supervisor trainings open for registration. The additional trainings are based on feedback from you as Supervisors and supplement the initial training. The trainings will be held in English and address the following topics:
· Additional Supervisor training: SI-PASS online. This training has been developed in response to COVID-19, but It is anticipated that many will continue to run a mixture of face to face and online SI-PASS. Therefore this workshop will explore ways to translate the model into online settings and the tools, techniques and strategies used.
· Additional Supervisor training: Quality Assurance SI-PASS programmes. It is essential that SI-PASS programmes have quality processes in place. To supplement the SI-PASS Supervisor training course this interactive workshop provides laser focus on the variety of quality assurance mechanisms to maintain and enhance your SI-PASS programme.
· Additional Supervisor training: Designing and Developing Leader training. Whether you are new to Leader training or you have been delivering training for many years, this fun and interactive workshop will facilitate sharing of practice, designing and refining SI-PASS Leader training.
The schedule for Supervisor trainings during spring 2021 is as follows:
· Initial Supervisor trainings: 2-5 March & 20-23 April 2021
· Additional Supervisor training: SI-PASS online: 22-24 March 2021
· Additional Supervisor training: Quality assurance of SI-PASS programmes: 4-5 May 2021
· Additional Supervisor training: Designing and Developing Leader training: 14-15 + 17-18 June 2021 (four half days)
For more information and to register please visit our web-site: www.si-pass.lu.se/en<http://www.si-pass.lu.se/en>
Best regards,
European Centre for SI-PASS
Will, Lise-Lotte, Marcia and Joakim
Joakim Malm
Associate Professor, certified trainer in Supplemental Instruction
Lund University, Faculty of Engineering
Centre for Engineering Education / European Centre for SI-PASS
Box 118, SE 221 00 Lund, Visiting address: Ole Römers väg 3
Telephone: +46 46 222 75 71, e-mail: Joakim.Malm at lth.lu.se<mailto:Joakim.Malm at lth.lu.se>
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We are delighted that the first online Supervisor training in January was a success with positive feedback from the participants (there is still a spot available in the March training and a few in the April training - see www.si-pass.lu.se/en<http://www.si-pass.lu.se/en> for registration). Besides these initial Supervisor trainings there are now three different additional/advanced supervisor trainings open for registration. The additional trainings are based on feedback from you as Supervisors and supplement the initial training. The trainings will be held in English and address the following topics:
· Additional Supervisor training: SI-PASS online. This training has been developed in response to COVID-19, but It is anticipated that many will continue to run a mixture of face to face and online SI-PASS. Therefore this workshop will explore ways to translate the model into online settings and the tools, techniques and strategies used.
· Additional Supervisor training: Quality Assurance SI-PASS programmes. It is essential that SI-PASS programmes have quality processes in place. To supplement the SI-PASS Supervisor training course this interactive workshop provides laser focus on the variety of quality assurance mechanisms to maintain and enhance your SI-PASS programme.
· Additional Supervisor training: Designing and Developing Leader training. Whether you are new to Leader training or you have been delivering training for many years, this fun and interactive workshop will facilitate sharing of practice, designing and refining SI-PASS Leader training.
The schedule for Supervisor trainings during spring 2021 is as follows:
· Initial Supervisor trainings: 2-5 March & 20-23 April 2021
· Additional Supervisor training: SI-PASS online: 22-24 March 2021
· Additional Supervisor training: Quality assurance of SI-PASS programmes: 4-5 May 2021
· Additional Supervisor training: Designing and Developing Leader training: 14-15 + 17-18 June 2021 (four half days)
For more information and to register please visit our web-site: www.si-pass.lu.se/en<http://www.si-pass.lu.se/en>
Best regards,
European Centre for SI-PASS
Will, Lise-Lotte, Marcia and Joakim
Joakim Malm
Associate Professor, certified trainer in Supplemental Instruction
Lund University, Faculty of Engineering
Centre for Engineering Education / European Centre for SI-PASS
Box 118, SE 221 00 Lund, Visiting address: Ole Römers väg 3
Telephone: +46 46 222 75 71, e-mail: Joakim.Malm at lth.lu.se<mailto:Joakim.Malm at lth.lu.se>
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Hi all,
We are delighted that the first online SI-PASS/PAL Supervisor training in January was a success with positive feedback from the participants. We now have scheduled further Supervisor trainings on March 2nd to 5th and on April 20th to 23rd. The trainings will be held in English. This comprehensive course will cover what SI-PASS is, how it works and how it can be implemented at a higher education institution (including making a budget, selecting suitable courses that can be supported by SI-PASS, recruiting and training SI Leaders, following up and evaluating the programme).
More information and registration at European Centre for SI-PASS website: www.si-pass.lu.se/en<http://www.si-pass.lu.se/en>
Following the success of bringing Supervisors together on zoom, the Leader Festival and the pilot FIKA in November, the European Centre for SI-PASS (Lund University) is pleased to announce SI-PASS FIKAs will become a regular monthly feature for supervisors and leaders. We have now set dates for the spring semester of 2021.
An SI-PASS FIKA is an informal get together over a cup of coffee/tea and a cinnamon bun (last item not mandatory). The FIKA is free of charge and provides a chance to talk about SI-PASS related issues or just have a chat with SI-PASS friends. We have attached a preliminary theme to all the FIKAS, but invite you to propose other ones. If so, please send them to si-pass at stu.lu.se<mailto:si-pass at stu.lu.se>. The schedule for the SI-PASS FIKAs during the spring 2021 is given below:
FIKA sessions for Supervisors and Leaders:
2pm – 3.30pm UK/3pm – 4.30pm Sweden
Date
Preliminary theme
Wednesday 17th Feb
SI-PASS Leader training
Wednesday 17th March
Leader Support
Wednesday 21st April
Ways of rewarding leaders
Wednesday 19th May
Increasing awareness of SI-PASS at HEI
Wednesday 16th June
Evaluation of SI-PASS
The meetings are online (you don’t need to register) with English as working language on the following zoom-link: https://lu-se.zoom.us/j/4630658731
Best regards,
European Centre for SI-PASS
Will, Lise-Lotte, Marcia and Joakim
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International Forum for Peer Learning
Zoom Online Event (two half days)
27th and 28th January 2021
Hosted by: The International Academic Peer Learning Network and the European Centre for SI-PASS
Dear Peer Learning community
The International Forum for Peer Learning<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/online-international-forum-for-peer-learning-2021…> is taking place at the end of January, and we are excited to share news with you that we have received 20 high quality presentation and workshop submissions from across the globe. We are now working on the programme, and wish to share with you a flavor of the Forum to entice you to book your place<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/form/registration-for-the-international-forum-for…> whilst the early bird rates are in place before December 25th.
All of the presentations proposed involve student co-presenters, and we are working hard to create a rich programme that embraces students as partners and valued members of this peer learning community of practice. The full programme will be made available in early January and will include asynchronous content through pre-recorded presentations and discussion threads, which will add value and create extra opportunities for inclusive access and participation across timezones.
Forum Day One:
Weds 27th January (GMT: 12.00 - 16.00pm)
Theme: Online peer learning: reflecting on the adaptations made, using technology / Challenges of engaging students in the online space
Sessions: International Presentations (pre-recorded and available asynchronously), Discussion Groups, choice of joining Creative Workshops, Student Panel, Networking.
Additional session: (GMT: 18:00-19.00pm) International networking session across time zones - 'Meet the Presenters' for Q&A.
Forum Day Two:
Thursday 28th January (GMT: 09:00am - 12:00)
Theme: Developing graduate/ employability skills through peer leadership and student roles on campus / Reaching across the student journey with peer learning
Sessions: International Presentations (pre-recorded and available asynchronously), Discussion Groups, choice of joining Special Interest Groups, Networking, information about a forthcoming Peer Learning Webinar Series for 2021.
Fees and registration for the Forum
To register for the Forum please use this link to the booking form<https://www.si-pass.lu.se/form/registration-for-the-international-forum-for…>
* Early Bird Fee (pre xmas registration) SEK 460 (approx. GBP 40)
* Full registration (after xmas registration) SEK 575 (approx. GBP 50)
* Student co-presenter free of charge
* Student Early Bird (pre xmas registration) SEK 290 (approx. GBP 25)
* Student full reg (after xmas registration) SEK 400 (approx. GBP 35)
Building on the highly successful online Forum held in May 2020, this 4th Forum promises to be another exciting event. In May 2020 we welcomed over 100 participants across time zones including from the UK, Sweden, United States, Ireland, and Australia. Presentations and discussion forums included topics about moving peer learning online, using technology, the role of peer learning in widening access to university, and developing student resilience and wellbeing.
Through attending this 2021 Forum, you can join like-minded practitioners and students for stimulating virtual debates and discussions about many aspects of peer learning. It will be an opportunity to reflect on what has worked well, and what some of the challenges have been, in the online learning and teaching environment.
We really look forward to seeing you at the 2021 Forum. In the meantime we wish you a restful winter/ summer break in your part of the world.
Best wishes
Catherine McConnell, on behalf of the Forum Organisers
Forum Organisers:
Lise-Lotte Mörner, Lund University Sweden
Catherine McConnell, University of Brighton, UK
Leif Bryngfors, Lund University Sweden
Will Carey, Cork Institute of Technology, Ireland
Ruth Lefever, University of Bradford, UK
Hanne Viken, University of South-Eastern Norway
Sama Agahi, Stockholm University, Sweden
Reach me on Microsoft Teams<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=C.Mcconnell at brighton.ac.uk>, LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-mcconnell-a2b9b354/>
Catherine McConnell MA PGCert SFHEA
Principal Lecturer in Learning and Teaching
Lead for Student Academic Success, Student Engagement and Partnership
Based in the Learning and Teaching Hub, University of Brighton.
https://research.brighton.ac.uk/en/persons/catherine-mcconnell
