ICBL specialises in the design, description and evaluation of computer-based resources and their use in further and higher education. Our current expertise includes resource discovery services, metadata standards for learning resources and evaluation of computer-based learning resources.

see also: computing, icbl, institute

The Learning and Teaching Board develops and implements the University's Learning and Teaching Strategy in consultation with Schools, Support Services and the Students Association, and to monitor, evaluate and review the strategy and its implementation. The Board is responsible, on behalf of the University, for responding to and engaging with national developments in learning and teaching. The Board reports to the Planning and Management Executive.

see also: committee, teaching

The Learning and Teaching Board has institutional responsibility for the setting and implementation of all strategic issues related to learning and teaching. This Handbook aims to provide a comprehensive overview of all aspects of the Learning and Teaching Board, and is intended to be useful for both members and their substitutes in executing their roles on the Board.

see also: guidelines, handbook, teaching

A wide range of documents, procedures, guidelines and forms relating to academic development are collected here to clarify Heriot-Watt's approach to examination assessment, student progresssion and awards. The information also covers approval procedures for the appointment of teachers, tutors and Approved Learning Partners, as well as the approval of programmes, courses and modules. The specification of programmes and curriculum design and the Common Assessment and Progression Systems (CAPS) are also explained. Details of the qualifications framework and academic structure as well as the Scottish Funding Council Higher Education part-time fee waiver scheme are also available.

see also: teaching

This document defines the roles of two Boards of PME (Research Co-ordination Board and Learning & Teaching Board) and the roles and responsibilities of their academic members - School Directors of Research, and Learning & Teaching.

see also: ltb, pme, rcb, research, teaching

The SCHOLAR supported-learning programme provides common educational resources and a 'virtual college' support network. An initiative of Heriot-Watt University, a SCHOLAR course can be studied through a partner school or college in your area, or directly with the University. Credits that you earn can gain you exemptions from some university or college courses, meaning that you can progress faster towards a higher education degree. Heriot-Watt University welcomes applications from students with good Higher, Advanced Higher, HN and A-level credits. The programme gives you the flexibility to choose how far you go in your studies and how fast you progress.

see also: distance, scholar

Continual growth and innovation at Heriot-Watt University is ultimately dependent on skilled employees at all levels and we recognise the importance of developing our staff. Whatever your role here at Heriot-Watt, we want to help you maintain and strengthen your skills and effectiveness. We want to work with you to establish what type of training and development would suit your preferred way of learning. We encourage all staff to consider how Staff Development events could benefit them personally and the University community as a whole.

see also: development, staff, training

VISION is Heriot-Watt University's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It is a web-based integrated teaching and learning environment. Online Module development and navigation is accomplished through a consistent and easy-to-use web browser user interface. A Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is an online resource that supports a range of learning contexts, ranging from conventional, classroom implementation over blended learning approaches to distance learning.

see also: distance, online, vision, vle