Vice-Chancellor’s Forum on Learning & Teaching 2010
AusAid Lecture Theatre (092-003)
Monday 8th November & Tuesday 9th November

 

Day One

• Welcome – Forum Chair, Professor Susan Kelly, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Learning, Teaching and Student Services (LTSS)
• Opening Address - Professor Rajesh Chandra, Vice-Chancellor of USP
• Announcement of Inaugural Winner of VC’s Prize for Excellence in Teaching by VC Chandra (included with the opening address)
• DVC LTSS – Learning and Teaching at USP: Its role in the strategic total academic review (STAR). Why should we strive to do better? How do we get there from here?
• Keynote Address – Professor Sir Adrian Webb, Vice-Chancellor Emeritus of the University of Glamorgan Transforming the University of Glamorgan to meet Changing Needs: Implications for USP.
• - Questions and comments
• Symposium: Innovations and Lessons Learned: Online, distance and flexible learning programming at USP - Moderator: Dr. Anjeela Jokhan, Dean, Faculty of Science, Technology and Environment (FSTE)
• Kisione Finau, Director, Information Technology Services – Current infrastructure on USP campuses: Connectivity, electricity, computers, software, technical support and other resources.
• Viren Sharma, UU100 Subject Coordinator, School of Computing, Information & Mathematical Sciences (SCIMS), FSTE- UU100 from a Distance
• Rajneel Totaram, Tutor, SCIMS, FSTE - Innovative use of Moodle for Undergraduate Graduate Maths Online – MA101 Mathematics for Social Sciences.
• Dinesh Kumar, Assistant Lecturer, SCIMS, FSTE Introduction of mLearning in the Teaching & Learning Processes at USP
• Deepak Bhartu, Tutor, SCIMS, FSTE- Innovative On line Assessment Methods: A Case Study in Mathematics
• Vilimaka Foliaki, Lecturer, School of Education, Faculty of Arts and Law - Penetrating Moodle boundaries: my experiences with online teaching and learning
• Shymal Chandra, Asst. Lecturer, SCIMS, FSTE Effectiveness of Group-based learning in Pacific Tertiary Students - Case Study of a USP Course

Day Two

• Pamela Bidwell, Lecturer, School of Education, Faculty of Arts and Law – Overcoming technophobia: Web-based technologies by distance
• Dr. Rohit Kishore, Senior Lecturer, School of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Business and Economics – The Numeracy Problem at USP: Challenges in Teaching Quantitative Courses
• Pita Tuisawau, Instructional Designer, Centre for Flexible and Distance Learning - ePortfolios@USP: Starting Up
• Kathleen Moore, Copyright and IP Officer, Library Services - Ensuring the integrity of learning and teaching – respecting creativity
• Dr. Stephen Pratt, Lecturer, School of Tourism & Hospitality Management, FBE TURNITIN – Promoting academic integrity
• Anita Jowitt, Lecturer, School of Law, FAL - Flexi-school design issues
• Jeremy Dorovolomo, Lecturer, School of Education, Faculty of Arts and Law - Reciprocal style of teaching and peer assessment
• Emily Moala, Director, College of Foundation Studies – Foundation : the first year University Experience
• Viliame Rabici, Manager, TVET, Regional Centre for Continuing & Community Education – Staircasing CCE into Employment Opportunities and Higher Education Programs: The Initiatives of RCCCE
• Afshana Anzeg, Tutor, Student Learning Support, CFDL – The success of the “Study Buddies in Engineering” initiative

Closing Remarks
Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Susan Kelly
Vice Chancellor and President Professor Rajesh Chandra