JISC On Air

www.jisc.ac.uk/developingdigitalliteracies

In the sixth episode of our online radio programmes – JISC On Air – we are exploring how universities and colleges can help teaching staff, researchers, support and administrative staff to develop their digital literacies – those capabilities which prepare an individual for living, learning and working in a digital society. In part two of the show, we will be looking at how digital literacy underpins the academic success and employability of students.

The show highlights how colleges and universities are developing holistic approaches and strategies for supporting the development of these skills and capabilities.

Kim Catcheside interviews staff working on the Digidol Project at Cardiff University hearing more about how the project is establishing an institution-wide approach for contextualising and embedding digital literacy into the development of academic staff, students, research students and administrative, managerial and support staff.

In the show Kim also speaks with Dr Andrew Eynon who is leading the Personal Actualisation and Development through Digital Literacies in Education project at Coleg Llandrillo. The overarching aim of this project is to create a digitally literate, skilled and confident workforce and student body across all the FE institutions in North Wales (Coleg Harlech, Coleg Menai, Coleg Llandrillo, Deeside College and Yale College Wrexham).

Helen Beetham, synthesis consultant for the JISC Developing Digital Literacies programme, and who has extensive experience of this topic, provides valuable insights into the emerging issues from the programme, whilst Alison Mitchell, Deputy Director of Vitae, speaks about the importance of digital literacies for researchers.

For further information on JISC’s work in this area visit:

Join the JISC-DIGLIT-PUBLIC mailing list – http://bit.ly/HUDj6n to contribute to discussions around digital literacies and how it affects your institution.

JISC Online Conference explores learning in transition

web@jisc.ac.uk (JISC) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:24:15 +0000

Episode 5: JISC Online Conference explores learning in transition. (Duration: 23:56)

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Dylan Wiliam on formative assessment

In the fifth of JISC’s online radio programmes, we interview some of the keynote speakers at the JISC online conference, Innovating e-Learning 2011, on 22-25^th November. Taking advantage of online technologies, the conference offers live and asynchronous debates on a theme of Learning in Transition.

In this show, Kim Catcheside speaks with Sarah Porter, Head of Innovation for JISC and Bill Rammell, Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Plymouth University, about how institutions can maintain a collaborative approach in a period of increasing competition. Bill Rammell gives the opening keynote to Theme 1 of the conference entitled Tensions in collaboration in a changing landscape and reminds us that change can come at a price.

Ewan McIntosh, closing keynote presenter and CEO of No Tosh Ltd, nevertheless argues for a root and branch change in our approach to pedagogy to ensure that tomorrow’s learners are well-equipped to take charge of their learning. Ewan challenges further and higher education institutions to design curricula that are more student-centred.

In addition, Kim explores with Sarah Porter and Mike Sharples, Professor of Educational Technology at The Open University, the experience of taking part in an online conference. Mike, who gives the opening keynote to Theme 2 of the conference, looks into the future of institutional provision and argues for a more considered, professional understanding of the role of technology in the learning environment.

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We welcome your feedback on this programme. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future programmes below or contact the JISC On Air radio show team: onair@jisc.ac.uk

Useful information

You can find out more about Innovating e-Learning 2011 from the JISC website. In addition to the keynote speakers taking part in the radio show, the programme features an opening keynote by David Puttnam, Oscar-winning film producer and educationalist, plus sessions on technology-enhanced assessment, workforce and employers’ needs, open educational resources and students as agents of change.

New this year, the conference is preceded by a broad-appeal programme of demonstrations, activities and presentations in the Pre-conference Activity Week.

Registration is still open for Innovating e-Learning 2011. Online booking is available.

In addition, JISC offers a wide range of resources on technology-enhanced assessment, the learner experience, open educational resources, technology-enhanced learning and teaching practice and also guidance and support for institutions in making the best use of technology.

Mentioned in this programme

Innovating e-Learning 2011

JISC work on Open educational resources

JISC work on the learner experience

John Bergman on the Flipped Classroom

Second Life

Ted.com

YouTube

Efficiencies, enhancements and transformation: how technology can deliver

web@jisc.ac.uk (JISC) — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:53:34 +0000

Episode 4: Efficiencies, enhancements and transformation: how technology can deliver. (Duration: 23:56)

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In the fourth episode of our online radio programmes – JISC On Air – we are exploring how learning technologies can be used to support new ways of delivering curricula leading to benefits, efficiencies, enhancements and transformation.

The show highlights how colleges and universities are using technology to enable flexible and creative models of curriculum delivery. This work is not only adding value but also transforming the way in which the curriculum is delivered in different contexts.

Kim Catchesideintroduces two different curriculum delivery projects, Making the New Diploma a Success, a learning portal for diploma students at Lewisham College, and eBioLabs, a set of integrated tools that help students prepare for laboratory classes at the University of Bristol.The show then explores their approaches and achievements, with a focus on some of the tangible benefits emerging from their activities.

Kim also speaks with Lisa Gray, a JISC programme manager, about what support students require to make more effective use of technology for their learning.

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We welcome your feedback on this programme. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future programmes below or contact the JISC On Air radio show team: onair@jisc.ac.uk

Useful information

JISC offers a range of resources which can help support universities and colleges to improve curriculum design and delivery.

Mentioned in this programme

The Design Studio is a dynamic, wiki-based toolkit which draws together a range of existing and emerging resources including guidance, lessons learnt, transformation stories, case studies and how-to guides, providing a valuable insight into the effective use of technology in curriculum design and delivery processes.

Making the New Diploma a Success at Lewisham College

eBioLabs based at the University of Bristol

Improving Student Retention

web@jisc.ac.uk (JISC) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:16:23 +0000

Episode 3: Meeting students needs to improve retention (Duration: 18:17)

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Student perspectives on technology – demand, perceptions and training needs

In the third of a new series of online radio programmes – JISC On Air – we explore how digital technologies are helping universities and colleges to better meet students’ requirements and improve retention.

In this show, Kim Catcheside speaks with Richard Francis, Head of e-learning at Oxford Brookes University and Ellen Lessner, e-Learning Coordinator at Abingdon and Witney College about how their institutions are better preparing their learners for their experience of learning with technology. Both institutions participated in the JISC Supporting Learners in a Digital Age study and their case studies are available here.

Kim also speaks with Helen Beetham, co-author of the JISC-funded Learning Literacies in a Digital Age study and recent Review of Digital Literacies, about what support students require to make more effective use of technology for their learning.

In addition, we have expert input from Stephen Jackson, Director of Reviews for the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and Alex Bols Head of Education and Quality for the National Union of Students (NUS) who discuss how the appropriate use of technology can support learners with their studies and lead to improved retention.

Tell us what you think

We welcome your feedback on this programme. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future programmes below or contact the JISC On Air radio show team: onair@jisc.ac.uk

Useful information

JISC offers a range of resources which can help support universities and colleges to improve student retention.

Based on our research into learners’ experiences, knowledge and expectations of technologies, we’ve developed guidance to help institutions support students in developing new digital skills for study.

Other useful resources include details of JISC research into learner experiences of e-learning and an overview of our work on digital literacies.

Mentioned in this programme

What students really want? Usman Ali, Vice President, NUS and Aaron Porter, President of NUS:

Supporting Learners in a Digital Age

Review and Scoping Study for a cross-JISC Learning and Digital Literacies Programme

Progression and Retention Coordination Group

Online Distance Learning

web@jisc.ac.uk (JISC) — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:48:36 +0000

Is online distance learning a real solution for today’s higher education funding, capacity and recruitment issues?

This latest edition of JISC On Air looks at some of the issues associated with creating sustainable and effective online distance learning. The show highlights the value of engaging students and enhancing the learning experience through online learning tools such as podcasts and virtual worlds.

Episode 2: Online Distance Learning (Duration: 24:04)
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MIT Open Courseware and Open Courseware Consortium

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We welcome your feedback on this programme. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future programmes below or contact the JISC On Air radio show team: onair@jisc.ac.uk

Useful info

For best practice guidance and case studies on designing and developing online learning the JISC publication Effective Practice in a Digital Age is a good starting point.

There are also related video clips and other resources available on the Effective Practice Resource Exchange.

Mentioned in this programme

Find out more about the HEFCE funded Online Learning Taskforce and their work

Study of UK Online Learning, report to HEFCE by Technology-Assisted Lifelong Learning (TALL), The Department for Continuing Education, University of Oxford

University of Leicester’s projects

Media Zoo
DUCKLING Delivering University Curricula: Knowledge, Learning and Innovation Gains
SWIFT Second World Immersive Future Teaching

Successful Student Recruitment

web@jisc.ac.uk (JISC) — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:23:47 +0000

This is the first of a series of online broadcasts, funded by our e-Learning Programme, exploring how universities and colleges are using digital technologies to address key challenges in teaching, learning and course management.

Episode 1: Successful Student Recruitment (Duration: 18:22)
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