Toryn Poolman (contributions from Amanda Cain, Structural & Molecular Biology) Asynchronous Submission The final year of a biochemistry degree is usually a time to experience research. COVID19 made the format of final year research projects impossible. To overcome these problems we used open datasets to teach metagenomics to biochemistry undergraduates (with limited computing experience). WeContinue reading No Labs, no problem: Teaching genomics using cloud computing platforms with open datasets.

Kerstin Sailer (The Bartlett School of Architecture) Asynchronous Submission Replacing first-hand experiences made through fieldtrips with an equivalent remote activity is a tremendous challenge. Normally, I take my postgraduate students at the Bartlett School of Architecture into a different building every week, where we observe and discuss spatial layouts, design choices and how they impactContinue reading Visiting buildings virtually – Replacing fieldtrips with YouTube

Sofia Barbosa Bouças, Pauldy Otermans [@PauldyOtermans] (Psychology, Brunel University) Asynchronous Submission In 2020/21, our teaching practices had to change in response to the challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the guidelines set by the University and the guidelines set by accrediting bodies – Putting the safety, wellbeing and additional needs of students and staff first, whilstContinue reading Team-Based Learning – Moving from the classroom into a virtual environment

Elvira Mambetisaeva (Genetics, Evolution and Environment, Division of Biosciences) Asynchronous Submission The biggest challenge that university teachers faced during remote teaching forced by the COVID-19 pandemic is student engagement. In teaching science communication skills, student engagement and interaction with other students have been achieved by introduction of peer assessment, group work and a participation inContinue reading Learning science communication skills online through peer collaboration and interactive activities