LibFest event at University of West London. Promotion to academic staff of UWLReadingLists

1. UWLReadingLists
Putting You and Your Students in Control of
Resource Lists and Study Materials
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2. UWLReadingLists is an online resource list
tool/software, allowing you and your students to
link directly to recommended reading and other
resources in various formats.
What is UWLReadingLists?
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3. •Easily accessible (integrated into Blackboard),
engaging
•Link directly to the right resources at the right time
•A guide to help them understand the relevance
and importance of suggested readings
•Up-to-date module reading
•Enhance study experience and increase student
satisfaction
•Searchable and easy to print, save, email
What are the benefits for students?
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4. • Save your time
• Personalise lists to suit your module structure
• Integrate reading lists into your module
• Collaborate with colleagues around team teaching
• Deliver an enhanced teaching experience
• Increased student engagement and support
• Check usage statistics of listed resources
• Confidence that teaching resources will be available
• Increased NSS scores
Benefits for academics:
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5. “I think reading lists play an important role
because it’s like being thrown into a
swimming pool with lead boots on and no
life saving device…I think particularly for
new students the reading list is absolutely
invaluable”
(first year student, University of Northampton)
Reading Lists
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6. Principles of teaching, learning and assessment
UWLReadingList - Sample
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