About This Webinar
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.
About the Presenters
Dr Helen Tidy is an Associate Professor in Learning and Teaching within the School of Health and Life Sciences at Teesside University as well as a RLA (Recognised Leader in Advising). Helen has worked extensively with UKAT (United Kingdom Advising and Tutoring Association) and is the current Chair of their Professional Recognition Scheme which promotes excellence in personal tutoring.
Helen’s research focuses on inclusivity within Learning and Teaching, both from a digital and non-digital perspective. She particularly specialises in practices which come from a place of creativity and has conducted research into the application of meme-making, Minecraft Education and sketchnoting within Learning and Teaching.
Dr Joanne Irving-Walton is the Principal Lecturer (International) in the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Law at Teesside University where she is involved in a variety of practical educational enhancement projects across subjects and departments. Joanne is also a RLA (Recognised Leader in Advising). She has a particular interest in school improvement, teacher training, and further education. She also teaches on the university professional development programme for new academic staff and works with local and international partner institutions to support course development. Lately, Dr Irving-Walton’s interest has focused on ways of putting understandings of emotions in education into practice.