undergraduate modules has an online presence. It is a required to use the VLE for learning & teaching, but usage of tools is limited, varying in practice and inconsistent. p 13 Socially Digital Commercially Digital Social / Communication Facebook: 1.59 billion monthly active users (December 31, 2015). Whats App: 1 billion users (Feb 2016). Digital Disconnect Shopping 95% of British people buy goods via internet. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2722631/Online-shopping-20- years-It-started-secure-purchase-Sting-album-95-British-people-buy- goods-internet-retailers.html Å Digital Pedagogy Experimenting Lack of opportunities to experiment, innovate & play within educational technology and lack of “time” to do so. We have all the ingredients but the outcomes haven’t yet been realised.
& blame Letting go Learning new skills Applying new skills Commitment & new focus Competence Time Denial Resistance Self Doubt Acceptance Exploration Understanding Integration Adapted from the work of Elizabeth Kübler-Ross (5 Stages of Grief)
and is an internationally renowned expert in their field. Has used social media & web 2.0 tools to raise awareness of their research, but also within their teaching. Professor Jones History • Has had great success integrating Twitter into teaching. • Loves to try new digital tools and services. • Has already developed a fully online module. Experiences & Needs One Size Does NOT Fit All. Digital Confidence Digital Capability Digital Aspiration Digital Innovator k
and is an internationally renowned expert in their field. Has used some technology but finds the VLE difficult to navigate & use effectively. Dr Smith Biology • Bad experience with online quizzes. • Lacks confidence in online spaces. • Wishes to put Biology 101 online. • Effective use of Grade Mark • Good use of Lecture Capture Experiences & Needs Digital Confidence Digital Capability Digital Aspiration Digital Innovator One Size Does NOT Fit All. f
individuals to take forward any digital development it must mean something to them. How do you take a central strategic activity & make it purposeful & individual for each academic? Making it real. We do this through discourse. We ask course teams to identify what digital tools and services they want to use and explore what they could potentially use. This way the digital elements align with the subject areas pedagogic model. Our approach. Person A Person B Person C Person D Person E Person F Contextualising
us to do that we can’t do without it? Enable Enhance Empower Enrich How can technology “enhance” what we already do? How can technology “enrich” our learning experiences? How can technology “empower” our learners & teachers?
Be clear on what the impact with be for people. Focus on the benefits, but also recognise the challenges and how they will be overcome. Use your champions to share your vision and to take forward the activity. They are natural supporters, work closely with them as they operate at a grass roots level. Champions Make it accessible. The key to engagement is to make it accessible. Break down the project into achievable goals for staff to focus on. Don’t be afraid to ask if everything is ok. Create an environment where failure is part of a learning process, not the end result. Are you ok? Don’t look inwards for solutions. Connect with others globally for guidance, resources and experience. Global Gather data, quantitative and qualitative. Its the latter that helps to make the changes. Let others tell their stories. Data
your timeframe (and be realistic). Can you stagger your implementation? Talk with your colleagues, get them on board. Engage the people early. Be clear about your vision/ activity. What will it achieve & why is it necessary? Tip 01 Tip 02 Tip 03 ` Z Is everything in place? Are you ready to go? Be 100% sure & take the plunge. Make sure you have all the cogs in place. Technology, support, information & people. Like chess, digital change is a long game. Don’t rush it. Tip 06 Tip 05 Tip 04