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Transitioning points of view: Participating in a Faculty Learning Community at Edinburgh Napier University (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ennis, L. (2019). Transitioning points of view: Participating in a Faculty Learning Community at Edinburgh Napier University. In Improving University Teaching 2019 Proceedings

Faculty Learning Communities (FLC) are formal, time-bound and selective communities that encourage collaborative enhancement of teaching and learning. Based on the model developed by Milton D. Cox (2004), the first FLC at Edinburgh Napier University... Read More about Transitioning points of view: Participating in a Faculty Learning Community at Edinburgh Napier University.

Using Lego to Construct Active Learning Experiences (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ennis, L., & Garden, C. (2019, July). Using Lego to Construct Active Learning Experiences. Presented at Enhancing Student Learning Through Innovative Scholarship, Edinburgh

This workshop will explore some of the different ways to use Lego construction toys as a mechanism for encouraging Active Learning. As a learning tool Lego has many uses and offers a low barrier for understanding. From building literal models to cons... Read More about Using Lego to Construct Active Learning Experiences.

LEGO Café: Let’s Build a Learning Community (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ennis, L., & Yorkstone, S. (2019, June). LEGO Café: Let’s Build a Learning Community. Presented at Learning and Teaching Conference, Edinburgh

Trying something new can be scary. Often it helps to float ideas with friendly colleagues before taking the leap and branching out. We created our monthly LEGO Café as a space where academic and professional staff could come together to experiment wi... Read More about LEGO Café: Let’s Build a Learning Community.