Teaching and Learning Conference 2019: Student “maker” clubs: (Re)engaging students through interdisciplinary hands-on workshops

With student retention and engagement a high sector priority this session will present a practical “how to” approach in developing extracurricular “making” programmes targeted at disengaging students based on the successful NTU Maker Club programme at Nottingham Trent University. The presentation will cover the use of data in identifying minimal engagement a range of project-based interventions and how the NTU Maker Club has expanded to include a platform for staff/student wellbeing collaborative learning and developing inclusive learning environments.