The Scottish Mathematics Support Network EVS seminar
University of Glasgow, 17 November 2010
The seminar, sponsored by sigma, included formal talks and opportunities to network. Although not giving a formal presentation, Dr James Boyle from the University of Strathclyde was also present. Dr Boyle has many years' experience of using Electronic Voting Systems and made valuable contributions to discussions on the day.
- Feedback Mechanisms in the School of Built and Natural Environment, Angela Shapiro & Aidan Johnston, Glasgow Caledonian University
- Experience and examples on the use, misuse and abuse of EVS, Daniel Barreto, Edinburgh Napier University
- PRS and language teaching: yes we can!, Cedric Moreau, University of Strathclyde
- Biology, Graphs and EVS, Amanda Sykes and Anne Tierney, University of Glasgow
- Ways to Improve Learning with Electronic Voting Systems, Some deep procedures and what software features matter for these - Handout
- Steve Draper, University of Glasgow
2nd Annual Scottish Maths Support Network meeting
Edinburgh Napier University, 11 June 2010
The Scottish Maths Support Network annual meeting, sponsored by sigma, the Centre for Excellence in Mathematics and Statistics Support, was held on Friday 11 June (10:00 - 16:00) at Edinburgh Napier University. This meeting provided the opportunity to network with others involved in HE Maths support and to find out about Maths support at other institutions.
- Agenda
- Mathcentre - continuing to support students at the transition to HE, Professor Tony Croft, Loughborough University
- MathsPlus at Edinburgh Napier: the first 22 years, Ann Evans and students, Edinburgh Napier University
- Discussion group: Tests and feedback, John Little, Robert Gordon University
- Provision and evaluation of maths support at Glasgow University, Shazia Ahmed & Lorna Love, University of Glasgow
- An analysis of first year students' lack of engagement with mathematics support, Martin Grehan, National University of Ireland Maynooth
- Maths Support at Strathclyde University, Sue Barnes, University of Strathclyde
- Mathematics support not remedial support, Christie Marr, University of St Andrews
- Open educational resources in Maths support, Sue Milne, ELandWeb Ltd