1. http://fms-itskills.ncl.ac.uk Rebecca McCready Learning and Teaching Advisor School of Medical Sciences Education Development IT Demonstrating

2. http://fms-itskills.ncl.ac.uk What is the teaching? Academic IT skills Word Excel PowerPoint All UG and PG students in FMS, PG in SAgE 300+ hours annually Online tutorials Led by a qualified teacher Problem-based, student-led approach Learning linked to assessment

3. http://fms-itskills.ncl.ac.uk Roles of a dem Teach skills and techniques, not answer questions Teaching academic IT skills Answering student queries Reporting to a member of staff acting as class leader Working as a member of a team Assisting with class set up and tidy up.

4. http://fms-itskills.ncl.ac.uk Responsibilities of a dem Prepare thoroughly Ensure students learn through a question-based approach to teaching. Seek advice and guidance from other members of the teaching team Frequent reflective practice following each teaching session.

5. http://fms-itskills.ncl.ac.uk About the role Work in a team of up to 8 inc session lead (staff) Most sessions last for 2 hours Up to 90 students 2-6 hours per month Each week is different Sessions are allocated evenly across the dem team of ~15 students Sessions are allocated according to availability Payment month in arrears

6. http://fms-itskills.ncl.ac.uk Feedback and reflection End of every session What you can improve What we can improve At end of December Formal reflection against 5 questions Used to help us support your development requirements

7. http://fms-itskills.ncl.ac.uk About the training Approved by UTLC and PVC TL 2009 Compulsory for new dems Expected for returning dems ITLHE Part A not required but advised Important because: You need to know what the role involves We need to know you have the necessary skills Part training, part interview Paid at half-rate

8. http://fms-itskills.ncl.ac.uk On the day 4 hours Covers teaching and IT skills Session content: Roles and Responsibilities Core teaching skills (listening, questioning, explaining, summarising) Problem-solving skills Feedback and reflection Administration

9. http://fms-itskills.ncl.ac.uk Application process Submit Application form and 3 completed courses Complete further courses and attend training session Hired as a dem and begin employment If invited to proceed Starts in May Training in September Teaching starts Freshers’ week Notified early August

10. http://fms-itskills.ncl.ac.uk Application form Distributed by email Available online http://fms-itskills.ncl.ac.uk Send back to Sue Vecsey/MedIT Exercises

11. http://fms-itskills.ncl.ac.uk MedIT.Exercises@ncl.ac.uk More information