As part of the Transition and Induction Experiences of WP Studentsproject, a creative learning journey (CLJ) was funded. CLJs are a means to facilitate and capture the collaboration and learning processes between partners engaged in a project. In doing so, they recognise that learning is situational and that the process of working with partners is as valuable a learning experience as actual project deliverables. CLJs are therefore a means for project participants to capture shared experiences and to reflect on project development.
The project's CLJ was created using a mixture of photography, audio and video to produce a mixed media, digital portfolio that captured learning. The portfolio is made up of 26 individual media cards, each of which can be embedded into other websites, social media, presentations etc. You can access the full portfolio under 'Transition, Induction and Peer Assisted Learning' on the CreativeSTEM website, whilst a selection of media cards can be viewed below:
Preparing students for the experience of coming to university is a major challenge to turn excellent A level results into first class degrees, says Helen Heath, Director of Studies for the School of Physics at the University of Bristol.For a full transcript of this audio, head to www.creativestem.co.uk. This activity was undertaken as a part of the National HE STEM Programme, via the South West Spoke. For more information on South West Spoke projects, please see www.hestem-sw.org.uk. For more information on the overall national programme, please see www.hestem.ac.uk
Mathematics and Statistics Resource Centre Development Officer, Emma Cliffe explains how the University of Bath's Maths Cafe helps retain students and makes the transition to university life easier.This activity was undertaken as a part of the National HE STEM Programme, via the South West Spoke. For more information on South West Spoke projects, please see www.hestem-sw.org.uk. For more information on the overall national programme, please see www.hestem.ac.uk
It's not just academic development that universities need to focus on, argues Liz Thomas. The Director of the 'What Works' Student Retention and Success Project says social and pastoral development is equally important to make students feel like they belong in higher education and to build strong retention levels.For a full transcript of this audio, head to www.creativestem.co.uk. This activity was undertaken as a part of the National HE STEM Programme, via the South West Spoke.This activity was undertaken as a part of the National HE STEM Programme, via the South West Spoke. For more information on South West Spoke projects, please see www.hestem-sw.org.uk. For more information on the overall national programme, please see www.hestem.ac.uk
Staff involved
Christine Keenan Project lead, Bournemouth University
Penny Mitchell Project coordinator, Bournemouth University