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# Learning and Teaching Enhancement

Learning and Teaching Enhancement at Stirling

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## Posts

- [Learning and Teaching Conference 2025](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/teaching/learning-and-teaching-conference-2025/) - Learning and Teaching Conference 2025 We are excited to host the University’s annual learning and teaching conference on 11th and 12th of June. Our theme for this year’s conference is Meeting Our Challenges. This will enable colleagues to share, discuss, and brainstorm clear ways forward to enhance learning and teaching at Stirling, with a particular
- [L&T Conference 2025: Call for proposals](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/news/lt-conference-2025-call-for-proposals/) - With your active contribution, we plan to offer an inspiring programme for our Learning and Teaching Conference 2025. Based on colleagues’ input, our theme for this year’s conference is Meeting Our Challenges. This will enable colleagues to share, discuss, and brainstorm clear ways forward to enhance learning and teaching at Stirling. We will have a particular focus on the international student experience, although we welcome submissions on a wide range of learning and teaching practices. We invite colleagues at the University of Stirling to submit a proposal to share your teaching practice with colleagues across the University to build our community of practice and showcase excellent teaching. Learn more below, and then submit your proposal via the 'Your proposals' box at the bottom of this page.
- [L&T Conference 2025: Day 1 | Sessions](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/teaching/lt-conference-2025-day-1-sessions/) - L&T Conference 2025: Day 1 | Sessions Keynote Title: Transforming Assessment Practices in Higher Education with the AI Assessment Scale (AIAS) Presenter: Dr Mike PerkinsKeynote (60 min)Starts at 09:30 Abstract As Generative AI reshapes higher education, institutions face new challenges in maintaining academic integrity while preparing students for an AI-driven future. Rather than relying on
- [L&T Conference 2025: Day 2 | Sessions](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/teaching/lt-conference-2025-day-2-sessions/) - L&T Conference 2025: Day 2 | Sessions Keynote Title: Power Up—Transforming Student Engagement through Coaching at Scale Presenter: Natalie BrownKeynote (60 min)Starts at 16:00 Abstract In this session, Natalie will provide insights into the Power Up Project, an initiative designed to enhance student motivation and confidence by integrating simple, scalable coaching techniques into the curriculum.
- [Help shape our Canvas Baseline](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/news/help-shape-our-canvas-baseline/) - We invite colleagues at the University of Stirling to sign up to a staff workshop to share their views and experiences with Canvas or reach out to their Learning Technology and Design Specialists (LTDS) faculty lead if they are not able to attend a session but would still like to contribute.
- [Preparing 2025-26 Canvas Modules](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/start-of-term/preparing-2025-26-canvas-modules/) - Preparing 2025-26 Canvas Modules What is changing? Through feedback gathered in staff workshops, student surveys, and analysis of how modules are being accessed and used, especially on mobile devices, it became clear that changes could improve the experience. As a result, four key changes have been introduced: Simplified navigation Revised homepage to simplify navigation using
- [AIAS Level 5](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/ai/aias-level-5/) - AIAS Level 5 Level 5: AI Exploration 'You should use AI creatively to solve the task, potentially co-designing new approaches with your instructor.' You may use AI extensively throughout your work either as you wish, or as specifically directed in your assessment. Focus on directing AI to achieve your goals while demonstrating your critical thinking.
- [AIAS Level 4](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/ai/aias-level-4/) - AIAS Level 4 Level 4: Full AI 'AI may be used to complete any elements of the task, with students directing AI to achieve the assessment goals. Assessments at this level may also require engagement with AI to achieve goals and solve problems.' You may use AI extensively throughout your work either as you wish,
- [AIAS Level 3](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/ai/aias-level-3/) - AIAS Level 3 Level 3: AI Collaboration 'AI may be used to help complete the task, including idea generation, drafting, feedback, and refinement. Students should critically evaluate and modify the AI suggested outputs, demonstrating their understanding.' You may use AI to assist with specific tasks such as drafting text, refining and evaluating your work. You
- [AIAS Level 2](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/ai/aias-level-2/) - AIAS Level 2 Level 2: AI Planning 'AI may be used for pre-task activities such as brainstorming, outlining and initial research. This level focuses on the effective use of AI for planning, synthesis, and ideation, but assessments should emphasise the ability to develop and refine these ideas independently.' You may use AI for planning, idea
- [AIAS Level 1](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/ai/aias-level-1/) - AIAS Level 1 Level 1: No AI 'The assessment is completed entirely without AI assistance in a controlled environment, ensuring that students rely solely on their existing knowledge, understanding, and skills.' You must not use AI at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge. Students can think of it

## Pages

- [Home](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/) - The Learning & Teaching website showcases and shares learning and teaching practice and innovation from the University of Stirling. Jump to filters No results Your stories We would love to hear from you if you have any ideas for a story. Complete this MS form to suggest an idea for a story. We will then
- [Artificial Intelligence](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/howto/artificial-intelligence/) - This content is designed to provide you with an understanding of what AI is, the University’s current position on use of AI, and the steps you should take in your teaching practice in relation to AI to develop your own and your students’ digital and information literacy knowledge and skills. As things continue to change
- [Learner Engagement](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/howto/learner-engagement/) - Learner Engagement Why use Learner Engagement tools? There are many reasons to use learner response tools in learning and teaching, but here are a few of the keys ones: Enhance student engagement Breaking up a lecture with instances where students can participate in an online poll or exchange ideas with each other through some kind
- [Digital Accessibility](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/digital-accessibility/) - Digital Accessibility What is digital accessibility? In this 5-minute video, Jennifer Wright, Lecturer in Education (PE) and Sport, shares her thoughts on the importance of digital accessibility and experience with making her digital content more accessible for all learners. How tos Digital Accessibility | Key considerations Anthology Ally More accessibility tools Recent Guidance Below you
- [Canvas](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/howto/canvas/) - Canvas How tos Start of term Preparing 2025-26 Canvas Modules Canvas Baseline Model Digital exams Digital exams module coordinator guidance Digital exams invigilator guidance Digital Badges Parchment Digital Badges Recent Guidance Below you can find some of our recent guidance that we have published for Canvas. Canvas Baseline Model With feedback from staff and students,
- [Digital Exams](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/howto/digital-exams/) - Digital Exams How tos Digital exams module coordinator guidance Digital exams invigilator guidance Recent Guidance The following guidance pages have been published to support colleagues in advance of, on the day and after any on-site digital exam using Canvas and Respondus. Advice and support for digital exams We are here to discuss any aspect of
- [Panopto](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/howto/panopto/) - Panopto What is Panopto? Panopto is the University's main video management tool. It allows you to create, edit, and share recordings, as well as screenshares. Panopto can be accessed via Canvas and is fully integrated with Single Sign On (SSO), so you do not need a separate user account to access it. To access it,
- [Learning Spaces](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/howto/learning-spaces/) - Learning Spaces What to expect Here are some of the features you will find across all spaces: two cameras (one to record the presenter, the other to record the room) and further options for what the camera records an upgraded microphone capable of picking up the whole room a faster main computer upgraded main speakers;
- [AI Assessment Scale](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/ai-assessment-scale/) - AI Assessment Scale How tos AI Assessment Scale | Context and Guidance AIAS Level 1 | No AI AIAS Level 2 | AI Planning AIAS Level 3 | AI Collaboration AIAS Level 4 | Full AI AIAS Level 5 | AI Exploration AI Assessment Scale | FAQs Webinar Recording (requires UoS login) Student introduction to
- [Events](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/events/) - Upcoming events There are currently no events scheduled. Get in touch For all technical and digital learning queries you can contact the team via the Information Centre. Contact the Information Centre Contact Academic Development Archived events There are currently no archived events. Filter archived events Related posts Sorry, no results this time.
- [Meet the team](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/the-team/) - Simon Horrocks Head of Learning Innovation and Development Simon leads the work of the Learning & Teaching Enhancement team. Working closely with the Deputy Principal (Education & Students), the Dean for Teaching, Learning and Student Experience, and Faculty Associate Deans for Learning & Teaching, Simon ensures that the work of the team is focused on
- [Professional Development](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/professional-development/) - Learning & Teaching Enhancement offer a variety of professional develop ranging from professional accreditations like Fellowship to shorter 1 hour training sessions. This place will signpost to anything we offer. You can contact us for more information or requests. We would love to hear from you. Events No upcoming events yet.
- [How to](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/howto/) - You will find all of the available how to guides below. Use the search and filter tools to help find what you are looking for. Jump to filters Sorry, there are no guides available at this time.
- [Stirling Stories](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/stirling-stories/) - The Learning & Teaching website showcases and shares learning and teaching practice and innovation from the University of Stirling. Jump to filters No results sorry. Your stories We would love to hear from you if you have any ideas for a story. Complete this MS form to suggest an idea for a story. We will
- [Directory](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/howto/directory/) - You will find all of the available how to guides below. Use the search and filter tools to help find what you are looking for. Jump to filters There are no guides available at this time.
- [Privacy Policy](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Our website address is: https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided

## Events

- [Learning and Teaching Conference 2025](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/events/learning-and-teaching-conference-2025-archived/) - We are excited to host the University’s annual learning and teaching conference on 11th and 12th of June. Our theme for this year’s conference is Meeting Our Challenges. This will enable colleagues to share, discuss, and brainstorm clear ways forward to enhance learning and teaching at Stirling, with a particular focus on the international student
- [test-event](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/events/test-event-2/) - this is to test events page

## How to

- [Digital exams invigilator guidance](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/how-to/digital-exams-invigilator-guidance/) - Digital exams invigilator guidance Guidance documents Our guidance documents have been developed to be brief and easy to follow. Please have a look through it before the start of your exam to ensure you are familiar with the process. SharePoint document Invigilator guidance Login Required It might be useful for you to have a few
- [Mentimeter](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/how-to/mentimeter/) - Guidance and additional material How to create your first Mentimeter video guide (2mins) Mentimeter guidance catalogue Using Mentimeter with PowerPoint Self-paced courses through Mentimeter Academy Mentimeter Accessibility Statement
- [Digital Accessibility | Key considerations](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/how-to/what-is-accessibility/) - Digital Accessibility | Key considerations What is digital accessibility? Digital accessibility means that digital content, e.g., the content on our Canvas modules, is designed in such a way so that it's usable by everyone regardless of their abilities. When we asked several members of staff to tell us what accessibility means to them, we recorded
- [Anthology Ally](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/how-to/anthology-ally/) - Anthology Ally What is Anthology Ally? Anthology Ally is a tool integrated with Canvas that helps us check how accessible our Canvas modules are. It can check for common faults that make digital content inaccessible, such as missing image descriptions, scanned PDFs, low-contrast text, etc. There are a few issues, however, Ally might not flag
- [Padlet](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/how-to/padlet/) - Further Guidance If you need to find more information on Padlet, please navigate to Padlet Help | Get started (Padlet Help, n.d.).
- [More accessibility tools](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/how-to/canvas-accessibility-tools-2/) - More accessibility tools Canvas accessibility checker Canvas has its own accessibility check function to detect and flag accessibility errors within the Rich Content Editor. The accessibility checker can be accessed via the Rich Content Editor on every Canvas page — you should see the accessibility icon on the right hand side of the editing window
- [Learning Spaces](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/how-to/learning-spaces/) - Learning Spaces What to expect Here are some of the features you will find across all spaces: two cameras (one to record the presenter, the other to record the room) and further options for what the camera records an upgraded microphone capable of picking up the whole room a faster main computer upgraded main speakers;
- [Canvas Baseline Model](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/how-to/canvas-baseline-model/) - Canvas Baseline Model The value of the Canvas Baseline On this page, you will find the Baseline practical guidance and a checklist for module teams to use when reviewing and developing their Canvas modules. The Baseline is designed to help: ensure module meet a core set of expectations around structure, navigation, and accessibility use more
- [Digital exams module coordinator guidance](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/how-to/digital-exams-module-coordinator-guidance/) - Digital exams module coordinator guidance Setting up a quiz in Canvas Canvas provides guidance on creating and managing quizzes. On the linked Canvas Community page, you’ll find a range of helpful articles on the left-hand side, covering all aspects of quiz setup. It’s important to note that the University of Stirling currently uses Classic Quizzes
- [Parchment Digital Badges](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/how-to/open-digital-badges/) - Parchment Digital Badges What are Open Badges? Open Badges represent an opportunity for students and staff to securely organise and share their verified learning, achievements, and experiences throughout their time at the University of Stirling. They serve as a digital representation of these gained alongside and beyond formal University credit and allow earners to differentiate
- [AI Assessment Scale](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/how-to/ai-assessment-scale/) - AI Assessment Scale What? The AI Assessment Scale (AIAS) is a practical framework designed to help universities set clear expectations around the use of Generative AI (GenAI) in assessment. It introduces a five-point scale, ranging from no AI use to full AI integration, that can be applied across different types of assessment. Each level of
- [AI Assessment Scale | FAQs](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/how-to/ai-assessment-scale-faqs/) - AI Assessment Scale | FAQs Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is the AI Assessment Scale (AIAS)? The AIAS is a practical framework to guide the appropriate and ethical use of Generative AI (GenAI) in assessment. It helps staff to inform students about the expected level of GenAI used in each assessment exercise. See the AI

## Stories

- [Collaborative short course development in FutureLearn](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/stories/short-course-development/) - Collaborative short course development in FutureLearn Earlier in 2024 the University became a partner of FutureLearn, the global online learning platform. This partnership allows Stirling to share high-quality short online courses with many thousands of learners from all over the world. Stirling's courses with FutureLearn will: focus on the University's research strengths, providing an opportunity
- [So, what is Fellowship of Advance HE and why would I want to do it?  ](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/stories/so-what-is-fellowship-of-advance-he-and-why-would-i-want-to-do-it/) - So, what is Fellowship of Advance HE and why would I want to do it? Fellowship offers recognition from our sector body Advance HE of the knowledge, experience, and values that you demonstrate as an educator in Higher Education (HE). It is aligned to the Professional Standards Framework (PSF), a globally recognised framework which contains
- [Our Fellowship support is changing! ](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/stories/our-fellowship-support-is-changing/) - Our Fellowship support is changing! Many of those who work at the University of Stirling will be familiar with The Stirling Framework for Evidencing Learning and Teaching Enhancement (SFELTE). SFELTE has offered teaching staff opportunities to achieve fellowship aligned to the UK Professional Standards Framework 2011 with Advance HE since 2015. In 2023, after sector-wide
- [Navigating the Stirling teaching experience](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/stories/navigating-the-stirling-teaching-experience/) - Navigating the Stirling teaching experience What is Stirling Foundations? Stirling Foundations is a module led by Learning and Teaching Enhancement to ease the process for those joining the institution in a teaching capacity. It ensures new staff feel equipped and supported when teaching at Stirling regardless of prior experiences, and provides valuable University context for
- [How we made ‘Heart of Scotland’](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/stories/how-we-made-heart-of-scotland-history-heritage-of-stirling-at-900-years/) - How we made 'Heart of Scotland' Background In 1124, King David I formed the Royal Burgh of Stirling, effectively founding the town that is today home to the University of Stirling. In celebration of this 900th anniversary, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, in partnership with Stirling Council, decided to produce a free 4-week online

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## Categories

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## Technologies

- [Canvas](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/technology/canvas/)
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- [Mentimeter](https://learnteach.stir.ac.uk/technology/mentimeter/)

## Topics

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