Join us for the BAM MKE webinar on 30 April, where Dr. Emma Thirkell will introduce you to the exciting world of Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) through the innovative use of OneNote escape rooms. In this interactive session, Emma will explore how escape rooms can transform teaching and learning, offering an engaging and effective pedagogical tool that fosters critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Participants will receive a practical, step-by-step guide to designing and implementing these immersive learning experiences in their own teaching practice. The session will feature the showcase of “The Assessment Escape” - a real-world example demonstrating how escape rooms can be integrated into assessment tasks and modules to engage students in active learning. This fun and practical example will highlight how escape rooms can be used to deepen student understanding while enhancing collaboration.
Participants will leave with practical strategies and creative ideas for incorporating escape rooms and other game-based learning approaches into their teaching, creating innovative, student-centred experiences that encourage deeper engagement and learning.
Provider Information
BAM Management Knowledge and Education
Who Should Attend?
The event speaks to Sections B1, B2, B3, as detailed in the BAM Framework
Speakers
Dr Emma Thirkell
Dr. Emma Thirkell is a Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management at Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University. With over 14 years of experience, she is recognised for her leadership in innovative pedagogies and experiential learning, particularly through the use of escape rooms to enhance student engagement and critical thinking. A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Emma regularly shares her expertise in pedagogical innovation at international conferences, bridging the gap between academia and practice.
Chaired by
Professor Kate Black
Kate Black is a Professor of Management Learning and Education at Northumbria University.
Following an early career as a Marine Ecologist at a Field Centre in rural Pembrokeshire, Kate moved into HR management (Recruitment and Development) within retail management. Her key role was to implement the recruitment and development strategy during a period when the branch was under considerable strain both locally in terms of staffing availability, and as a result of changing sales strategies.
Kate joined Northumbria Business School in Summer 2014 following 10 years at the University of Chester, latterly within Chester Business School. She currently holds the role of Director of Education within the Business School
Kate is also the Co-Vice Chair for the BAM Management, Knowledge and Education sub-committee.
Benefits of attending
- Discover the pedagogical benefits of escape rooms in fostering teamwork, critical thinking, and collaboration.
- Learn how to design and implement OneNote escape rooms to enhance student engagement and problem-solving skills.
- Gain practical strategies to create interactive, gamified learning experiences that align with course content and assessments.
Contact
Please contact the BAM Office at programmes@bam.ac.uk with any queries.
Event Fee
- BAM Members: Free
- Non-Members: £35
If you are booking multiple paid events as a Non-Member, it may be cheaper for you to purchase a BAM Membership as nearly all BAM Events are free or at a discounted rate for Members.
For more information, please visit BAM Membership
Registration closes on 28th April 2025 at 12:00 GMT
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