[SI-PASS listserver] Monthly Peer Learning Webinar Series 2021 - Si-pass

12 Mar 2021

      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