Last week (11th-15th Jan), I had the opportunity to engage in the ‘open magic box’ that is Bring Your Own Device For Learning or #BYOD4L on social media. I had taken part in 2015, but this year I also volunteered as a community mentor and helped facilitate a tweetchat. BYOD4L is a fantastic community that … Continue reading “Reflections on #BYOD4L 16”
As we did in 2014 and 2015, we return in 2016 with our predictions of what will evolve for Learning Technology in Higher Education this year. We take a look at 2015s NMC Horizon Report as well as adding our own reflections at Falmouth. Last years, key themes were around supporting digital literacies, agile approaches … Continue reading “Trends in Educational Technology for 2016”
As another year draws to a close, The Educational Technology team would like to reflect on their work this year and if they’ve been good enough, they would like a stocking full of shiny technology…. This year we managed to get out blog on to the The Top 50 Must Read IT Blogs in Higher … Continue reading “Dear Geek Santa”
Over one billion people, 15% of the world’s population, live with some form of disability. Removing barriers to their participation creates a better world for all. December 3rd, marks the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities and this year’s theme centres around inclusion. The Equality Act 2010 asks us to make reasonable adjustments for … Continue reading “International Day of Persons with Disabilities”
Image: CPD needs heirarchy by @simonrae In this series of articles, the Educational Technology team will be providing an insight into existing practice using technology for learning and teaching at Falmouth University and also at projects being undertaken within the sector. The student experience is increasingly mediated through use of technology; timetabling systems, online learning, … Continue reading “A Lens On… Digital Wellbeing”
In this series of articles, the Educational Technology team will be providing an insight into existing practice using technology for learning and teaching at Falmouth University and also at projects being undertaken within the wider HE sector. Our previous articles have looked at the process of Feedback, Open Education, Assessment and Digital Literacy. The term … Continue reading “A Lens on… Blended Learning”
Last week I attended a joint QAA / Jisc event at the University of Southampton about embedding digital literacies in higher education. It was a valuable event that offered plenty of opportunities to hear from learning and teaching experts, and network with colleagues from other UK HEIs. The QAA hosted the event and kicked it … Continue reading “Embedding Digital Literacies in Higher Education”
In this series of articles, the Educational Technology team will be providing an insight into existing practice using technology for learning and teaching at Falmouth University and also at projects being undertaken within the wider HE sector.Our previous articles have looked at Assessment, Feedback and Open Education. The term ‘Digital Literacy’ has origins which date back … Continue reading “A Lens on… Digital Literacy”
There’s been quite a bit of change within the Educational Technology team over the last few months with the addition of some new staff and farewells to others. We’ve also moved to Falmouth Campus; we are now in the Interior Design building on the first floor. We have two new members of staff, Adel Gordon … Continue reading “ET Team Update…”
With increasing pressures on HEI’s to accomodate increasing student numbers and enabling wider access to learning, a fully online or blended delivery is becomming a popular means to manage this. With reference to modern web design, we take a look at some considerations for appropriate online learning content. Screen real estate It’s really important to … Continue reading “(re)Designing learning material for online delivery”