Online Workshop: Get the best from your library – 04th October 2018

(PGT – Online) Get the best from your library

• Thursday 04th October 2018 @ 19:00-20:00

These sessions are designed for new online learners, but if you’re in your second or third year, you’re still welcome. The sessions will cover accessing and using Library resources. When you register, you’ll be asked to indicate any particular things you’d like covered, so the sessions will be tailored to cover as much as possible of what is requested in advance. Before the session, you might find it useful to watch this induction presentation https://youtu.be/srqpOtxXgE0 .

Learning outcomes – as a result of this session, you will…

• Know how to discover and find the resources available via the Library.  This will include databases and journals recommended for your subject area
• Know how to get your hands on readings and how to access full text articles or books from references you already know
• Know techniques for planning your research and finding new publications on a topic

This session will take place via blackboard collaborate (virtual classroom). Booking is required in order to receive the workshop link and further information about how to join the session.

To book a place, please click here.

You can see all upcoming workshops here.

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Workshop: Effective Approaches to Lectures,Tutorials and Practicals – 20th September 2018

(PGT) Effective Approaches to Lectures,Tutorials and Practicals

• Thursday 20th September 2018 @ 10:00-12:00

This interactive workshop will address students’ concerns and questions about lectures and tutorials. Making the most of your lectures and tutorials is not just about note taking, it involves preparing before the class and reviewing techniques for afterward are essential to making the most of lectures and tutorials.

This session covers:

• Pre lecture preparation
• Pre tutorial preparation
• Pre practical preparation
• Note taking methods
• Interaction tips
• Tutorial, lecture and practical styles
• Post tutorial, lecture and practical review

This session will not cover:

• Designing powerpoints for teaching
• Public speaking
• Subject specific material

This session is suitable for all PGT students who want to improve their lecture experience.

 

To book a place, please click here.

You can see all upcoming workshops here.

Online Workshop: Getting Started with Your Studies – 19th September 2018

(PGT – Online) Getting Started with Your Studies

• Wednesday 19th September 2018 @ 12:00-13:00

Starting a Masters programme can be an exciting but stressful time. You will have to fit a lot of challenging work around your other commitments. This online, interactive workshop will be based on participant responses to the question:

What’s the one thing do you want to know about starting your studies but were too afraid to ask?

Depending on responses, the workshop may cover:

• Differences between undergraduate and postgraduate learning environment
• Academic expectations
• Getting the most out of your course

Participants are encouraged to ask questions and raise issues they would like to discuss during the workshop.

This online workshop will duplicate some topics discussed in the on-campus workshop ‘Getting Started at Masters level’, please click here for further details. Students are advised to attend either one, or the other.

What does this workshop include?

This is a general workshop designed to clue participants into starting their masters studies. It will not be an in-depth workshop on any particular topic(s). The IAD (and some programmes) provide detailed workshops on study-related topics later in the semester.

This session will take place via blackboard collaborate (virtual classroom). Booking is required in order to receive the workshop link and further information about how to join the session.

 

To book a place, please click here.

You can see all upcoming workshops here.

PGT Newsletter (September 2018)

The Institute for Academic Development PGT Newsletter (September 2018) is now live. You can download it from  http://edin.ac/16wZUnc

The newsletter provides further information about:

• Welcome to the University of Edinburgh
• What does the IAD do?
• Events and courses information
• Welcome Events 2018
• Teaching Award Nominations
• School Specific workshops

Workshop: Effective Approaches to Lectures,Tutorials and Practicals – 13th September 2018

(PGT) Effective Approaches to Lectures,Tutorials and Practicals

• Thursday 13th September 2018 @ 10:00-12:00

This interactive workshop will address students’ concerns and questions about lectures and tutorials. Making the most of your lectures and tutorials is not just about note taking, it involves preparing before the class and reviewing techniques for afterward are essential to making the most of lectures and tutorials.

This session covers:

• Pre lecture preparation
• Pre tutorial preparation
• Pre practical preparation
• Note taking methods
• Interaction tips
• Tutorial, lecture and practical styles
• Post tutorial, lecture and practical review

This session will not cover:

• Designing powerpoints for teaching
• Public speaking
• Subject specific material

This session is suitable for all PGT students who want to improve their lecture experience.

 

To book a place, please click here.

You can see all upcoming workshops here.

Online Workshop: Getting Started with Your Studies – 12th September 2018

(PGT – Online) Getting Started with Your Studies

• Wednesday 12th September 2018 @ 19:00-20:00

Starting a Masters programme can be an exciting but stressful time. You will have to fit a lot of challenging work around your other commitments. This online, interactive workshop will be based on participant responses to the question:

What’s the one thing do you want to know about starting your studies but were too afraid to ask?

Depending on responses, the workshop may cover:

• Differences between undergraduate and postgraduate learning environment
• Academic expectations
• Getting the most out of your course

Participants are encouraged to ask questions and raise issues they would like to discuss during the workshop.

This online workshop will duplicate some topics discussed in the on-campus workshop ‘Getting Started at Masters level’, please click here for further details. Students are advised to attend either one, or the other.

What does this workshop include?

This is a general workshop designed to clue participants into starting their masters studies. It will not be an in-depth workshop on any particular topic(s). The IAD (and some programmes) provide detailed workshops on study-related topics later in the semester.

This session will take place via blackboard collaborate (virtual classroom). Booking is required in order to receive the workshop link and further information about how to join the session.

 

To book a place, please click here.

You can see all upcoming workshops here.

PGT Newsletter (August 2018)

The Institute for Academic Development PGT Newsletter (August 2018) is now live. You can download it from  http://edin.ac/16wZUnc

The newsletter provides further information about:

• What does the Institute for Academic Development (IAD) do?
• Upcoming Pre-Arrival Workshops
• Events and courses information
• Study Skills Consultation information
• Welcome Events 2018/19
• Information on the Careers Service
• Masters Blog and Twitter
• IAD Cancellation Policy

  

Resources

• Institute for Academic Development  – Postgraduate pages

PGT Newsletter (July 2018)

The Institute for Academic Development PGT Newsletter (July 2018) is now live. You can download it from  http://edin.ac/16wZUnc

The newsletter provides further information about:

• What does the Institute for Academic Development (IAD) do?
• All workshops available in July 2018
• Events and courses information
• Study Skills Consultation information
• The Feeling Good App
• IAD Learning Resources
• Information on the Careers Service
• Masters Blog and Twitter
• IAD Cancellation Policy

Resources

• Institute for Academic Development  – Postgraduate pages

Online Workshop: Revisiting Your Structure – 17th July 2018

(PGT) Revisiting Your Structure

• Tuesday 17th July 2018 @ 15:00-16:00

This workshop is open to all postgraduate taught (PGT) students.

A dissertation is a significant piece of academic writing and the defining feature of a Master’s degree, so it is worth taking time to consider your structure.

This interactive session will help you step back from the detail of your writing and take an overview of your dissertation. It will suggest practical ways you can isolate the main themes of your work and develop a convincing order to present your ideas. We will also discuss the purpose of key sections of academic dissertations.

You will have the opportunity to self-review your dissertation outline, but the tutor will be unable to give subject-specific advice.

This session will take place via blackboard collaborate (virtual classroom). Booking is required in order to receive the workshop link and further information about how to join the session.

To book a place, please click here.

You can see all upcoming workshops here.

Workshop: Revisiting Your Structure – 5th July 2018

(PGT) Revisiting Your Structure

• Thursday 5th July 2018 @ 10:00 – 12:30

This workshop is open to all postgraduate taught (PGT) students.

A dissertation is a significant piece of academic writing and the defining feature of a Master’s degree, so it is worth taking time to consider your structure.

This interactive session will help you step back from the detail of your writing and take an overview of your dissertation.  It will suggest practical ways you can isolate the main themes of your work and develop a convincing order to present your ideas.  We will also discuss the purpose of key sections of academic dissertations.

You will have the opportunity to self-review your dissertation outline, but the tutor will be unable to give subject-specific advice.

Pre-course work
Participants are asked to bring a one-page outline of their own dissertation.

To book a place, please click here.

You can see all upcoming workshops here.