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PGA Technology Enhanced Learning

Are you interested in developing your use of technology to support teaching and learning?

The Postgraduate Award in Technology Enhanced Learning is a practice-based course, designed to support participants as they carry out a Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) project. Successful completion of the course leads to 30 CATS and Fellowship from Advance HE (FHEA). The course duration is 12 months and the next cohort is due to start in the Autumn term 2023. The PGA TEL provides opportunities to work collaboratively, share experiences and ideas with fellow participants and colleagues from across Warwick.

Register your interest

Applications are now closed for the PGA TEL.

If you have any questions then do let us know - pgatel@warwick.ac.uk.Link opens in a new window

Who is the PGA TEL for?

The PGA TEL is open to all staff at Warwick who have role in teaching, development or learning support. The course is project based so you will need to have the opportunity to develop a TEL intervention in teaching and learning. To meet the requirements of the course you will need to demonstrate substansive teaching and/or supporting learning experience, with at least 20 hours teaching experience over the duration of the year. If you are unsure whether your role offers this potential or have any questions then let us know and we can explore the opportunities available.

What does the progamme cover?

The course follows a design thinking approach to developing your project, considering the challenge you have identified, the needs of your learners and opportunities to share ideas and inspiration. Key topics covered throughout the duration of the course include:

  • Student experience
  • Digital Pedagogy
  • Design for learning
  • The role of the tutor
  • Scholarship of teaching and learning, Evaluation and Ethics

The course is underpinned by the Professional Standards Framework and throughout we will be exploring how this relates to our practice.

Programme delivery and assessment

The PGA TEL is delivered both online and in person through a series of synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities. All activities and materials are designed to support you in your work towards FHEA. We use Moodle and Teams to share work and ideas throughout the duration of the course.

There will be opportunities for formative feedback throughout the course. The main areas of assessment include the following:

Formative Assessment - Short project plan (approx. 500 words)

Summative assessment - Presentation (20 minutes plus 10 minutes discussion) and Reflective Account (1500 words)

FHEA

The Postgraduate Award in Technology Enhanced Learning (Theory and Application) is accredited by Advance HE, and successful completion of the course leads to the award of Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). The course has been mapped against Descriptor Two of the Professional Standards Framework (PSF). For more information about the accreditation please visit the Advance HE website at https:// advance-he.ac.uk/fellowshipLink opens in a new window.

Key dates

The PGA TEL will run from the autumn 2023. There will be opportunities to come together to share ideas and experiences both in person and online.

Any questions?

If you have any questions about the course or would like any further information please contact the course lead, Jess Humphreys via pgatel@warwick.ac.uk.Link opens in a new window.