In this session Dr Helen Tidy and Dr Joanne Irving-Walton will discuss the use of memes in personal tutoring. Meme-making is a low-stakes, entertaining and creative way to allow personal tutees to express their emotions – be it as they enter University or while transitioning through their studies. This talk will discuss how memes can be used to enhance tutor communication, act as a collaborative group activity or allow for reflection on a student’s learning journey as well as introducing you to how to make and share memes.
UKAT’s free monthly webinars, Tutoring Matters, are designed to support all those engaged with personal tutoring and advising, whether that be as a practitioner, leader or in a related support role. They will also act as key professional development for those undertaking tutoring and advising roles. Facilitated by various key professionals associated with UKAT and collaborative in nature, the webinars will cover important issues for academic advising.
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From Transition to Transformation: Using Memes to Support the Student Learning Journey - Thursday 18 September 2025, 14:00
Helen Tidy & Joanne Irving-Walton, Teesside University