Lecturers are expected to create content on VLEs such as moodle, sometimes with no training in technicalities or design (be it graphic or instructional). Below are some pitfalls noted while dealing with helpdesk queries relating to Falmouth University’s VLE, Learning Space. Poor “Chunking” Each module has its own page split into weekly sections. Within a … Continue reading “Common pitfalls for staff using Learning Space”
Ed Tech attended Digifest 2019 this week. Run by JISC, this HE/FE conference aimed to “explore the power of digital and look in detail at what next-generation digital students need to thrive”. The impact of machine learning was a recurring theme in the keynote speeches and take-home messages included: to avoid bias, we need to ensure … Continue reading “Ed Tech at Digifest 2019”
What’s occurring? New UK regulations on accessibility became law in 2018 and content made available on Learning Space needs to be compliant by September 2020. What does it mean for Falmouth teaching staff? You will be responsible for making your Learning Space compliant by 2020. You will need to become familiar with the regulations; learn … Continue reading “New accessibility regulations: what they mean for Learning Space”
Thanks to the 680 students who recently provided valuable feedback and suggestions on their digital experience while at university: we have listened! This was the second year the survey has been run and findings include: students make good use of digital tools and have a positive attitude to the use of technology in learning and … Continue reading “Student digital experience survey: results and actions”
From mid-December to mid-January we surveyed Falmouth students on the quality of their digital experience while at University. 680 students took part and the prize draw winner was Ben Watkins, who is in the final year of his BA (Hons) in Marine and Natural History Photography. Congratulations Ben! We will publish our analysis of the … Continue reading “Student Digital Experience Survey Prize Draw Winner”