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There are several challenges to teaching online, and one of the most obvious to those who normally teach in the classroom or studio is how to replicate the use of blackboard or whiteboard online. For some this will be writing, for instance maths or chemistry equations, for others it is drawing; either diagrams/graphs or […]
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This year we have employed 17 students from across the University who have been working with us and their peers to gather feedback on the technologies used in learning and teaching, providing an insight into any future opportunities. The 17 student digital champions represent all Faculties across the university including first, second, final and postgraduate […]
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It has been widely recognised that students make a valuable contribution to the development of their peers and our staff digital literacy skills by sharing their experiences and running sessions related to the use of digital technologies. Also, through formal and anecdotal student feedback collected through a range of interactions, we know that students have […]
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Back in January Learning Technologists piloted a new method of providing CPD. DigiThings was a self-directed, peer-mentored online programme that aimed to support staff with teaching and research responsibilities to explore and engage with a range of different presentation tools and techniques. It was adapted from Dr Helen Webster’s ‘23Things for Digital Humanities‘ (DH23Things) course […]
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Neil Witt, Anne McDermott and Robert Stillwell are offering this seminar as part of the PedRIO Digital Innovation Group series. They will be presenting their findings in relation to Plymouth University students’ use of digital technology, services, Apps etc., which shows that confidence can be higher than competence. Additionally the team instigated a comparison study […]
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Have you, or your students, ever been a victim of ‘Death by PowerPoint’? Research conducted by PedRIO and Learning Development suggests many of us have. Here is an opportunity to explore some new presentation tools in a supportive environment! DigiThings is a self-directed, peer-mentored online programme that aims to help staff with teaching and research responsibilities at […]
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TEL at Plymouth A TEL action plan has been developed as part of the University’s Teaching and Learning Strategy[1] to address the requirements of the University’s strategies and priorities whilst maximising the effectiveness of institutional investment into TEL and to exploit the outputs and outcomes from our externally funded projects. It aligns the University with […]
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Using Facebook & Twitter to connect with students from Technology Enhanced Learning
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Digital literacies (DLs) are those capabilities that fit an individual for learning, working and living in a context where digital forms of information and communication predominate. DL can be understood as an aspect of other capabilities, including enterprise, creativity, innovation, career planning and lifelong learning. SEEDPoD is a two year, JISC funded project that […]
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‘eGo’ make the web work for you! from Flea Palmer Note: Presentation updated Feb. 2013 to reflect LinkedIn Profile changes and include Pinterest as a portfolio tool.. This new presentation was created in response to a graduate workshop I ran in collaboration with the Careers Department as part of their ‘Boost Your Confidence’ series of […]
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To celebrate Safer Internet Day we present the movie ‘Facing the Consequences’ with added interactivity, enabled by Viewbix. Viewbix allows you to add a links to further information, in this case, Facebook’s Privacy Resources page. You can also add an RSS feed, in this example it points to Dan Schawbel’s ‘Student Branding Blog’; a QR […]
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A number of University of Plymouth projects (the 3 OER projects, Pineapple and Building Capacity) will be presenting at this event. JISC RSC South West Project Expo Event 2011 Taunton Rugby Club, 6th April 2011 -PROGRAMME NOW AVAILABLE- JISC is at the heart of UK Further and Higher education, driving the innovative use of technology to support the sector’s activity and […]
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ELESIG (Evaluation of Learners’ Experiences of e-Learning Special Interest Group) is an international community of researchers and practitioners from HE and FE who work together to share knowledge and practice. On Wednesday 6th October I attended the above event to find out about the work involved in the JISC funded SLiDA Project – a study of […]
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One of the key elements of the Univeristy of Plymouth’s Building Capacity project is learning from the JISC funded Learning Literacies for a Digital Age (LLiDA) project. In order to fully benefit from the LLiDA experience we are working with Helen Beetham, an expert in this area. Helen recently facilitated a workshop for us to […]
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One of the key elements of the Univeristy of Plymouth’s Building Capacity project is learning from the JISC funded Learning Literacies for a Digital Age (LLiDA) project. In order to fully benefit from the LLiDA experience we are working with Helen Beetham, an expert in this area. Helen recently facilitated a workshop for us to […]
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myBrand aims to support and advise students in using the web to promote themselves and their work safely and confidently. It provides links to resources supporting e-literacy skills, identity-management, e-safety and legal considerations. Previously available as a webfolio, it has now been re-vamped and re-branded as eGo and is available as an e-book which can […]
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Plymouth has been awarded £50,000 by JISC under the Building Capacity Programme. The Building Capacity, University of Plymouth (or BCUP) project is being led by Dr Neil Witt, Head of Technology Enhanced Learning and Prof Mary Watkins, Deputy Vice Chancellor. The BCUP project will be working in four areas: Digital Literacy. The University wishes to […]
Tag: Digital Literacy
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Writing and Drawing in Online Presentations
There are several challenges to teaching online, and one of the most obvious to those who normally teach in the classroom or studio is how to replicate the use of blackboard or whiteboard online. For some this will be writing, for instance maths or chemistry equations, for others it is drawing; either diagrams/graphs or […]
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Student Digital Champions: 6 weeks in, 6 weeks to go
This year we have employed 17 students from across the University who have been working with us and their peers to gather feedback on the technologies used in learning and teaching, providing an insight into any future opportunities. The 17 student digital champions represent all Faculties across the university including first, second, final and postgraduate […]
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Our new Student Digital Champions
It has been widely recognised that students make a valuable contribution to the development of their peers and our staff digital literacy skills by sharing their experiences and running sessions related to the use of digital technologies. Also, through formal and anecdotal student feedback collected through a range of interactions, we know that students have […]
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DigiThings Evaluation
Back in January Learning Technologists piloted a new method of providing CPD. DigiThings was a self-directed, peer-mentored online programme that aimed to support staff with teaching and research responsibilities to explore and engage with a range of different presentation tools and techniques. It was adapted from Dr Helen Webster’s ‘23Things for Digital Humanities‘ (DH23Things) course […]
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Towards embedding Digital Skills: responding to the mismatch between student confidence and competence
Neil Witt, Anne McDermott and Robert Stillwell are offering this seminar as part of the PedRIO Digital Innovation Group series. They will be presenting their findings in relation to Plymouth University students’ use of digital technology, services, Apps etc., which shows that confidence can be higher than competence. Additionally the team instigated a comparison study […]
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DigiThings – a new online course exploring presentation tools
Have you, or your students, ever been a victim of ‘Death by PowerPoint’? Research conducted by PedRIO and Learning Development suggests many of us have. Here is an opportunity to explore some new presentation tools in a supportive environment! DigiThings is a self-directed, peer-mentored online programme that aims to help staff with teaching and research responsibilities at […]
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Building Capacity – University of Plymouth
TEL at Plymouth A TEL action plan has been developed as part of the University’s Teaching and Learning Strategy[1] to address the requirements of the University’s strategies and priorities whilst maximising the effectiveness of institutional investment into TEL and to exploit the outputs and outcomes from our externally funded projects. It aligns the University with […]
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Overview of how Facebook (pages) & Twitter can be used by University Support Services to connect with students
Using Facebook & Twitter to connect with students from Technology Enhanced Learning
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Seedpod – Digital Literacies
Digital literacies (DLs) are those capabilities that fit an individual for learning, working and living in a context where digital forms of information and communication predominate. DL can be understood as an aspect of other capabilities, including enterprise, creativity, innovation, career planning and lifelong learning. SEEDPoD is a two year, JISC funded project that […]
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eGo: make the web work for You!
‘eGo’ make the web work for you! from Flea Palmer Note: Presentation updated Feb. 2013 to reflect LinkedIn Profile changes and include Pinterest as a portfolio tool.. This new presentation was created in response to a graduate workshop I ran in collaboration with the Careers Department as part of their ‘Boost Your Confidence’ series of […]
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Facing the Consequences …with Viewbix
To celebrate Safer Internet Day we present the movie ‘Facing the Consequences’ with added interactivity, enabled by Viewbix. Viewbix allows you to add a links to further information, in this case, Facebook’s Privacy Resources page. You can also add an RSS feed, in this example it points to Dan Schawbel’s ‘Student Branding Blog’; a QR […]
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JISC RSC South West Project Expo Event 2011
A number of University of Plymouth projects (the 3 OER projects, Pineapple and Building Capacity) will be presenting at this event. JISC RSC South West Project Expo Event 2011 Taunton Rugby Club, 6th April 2011 -PROGRAMME NOW AVAILABLE- JISC is at the heart of UK Further and Higher education, driving the innovative use of technology to support the sector’s activity and […]
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ELESIG SYMPOSIUM: Effective Learning in the Digital Age
ELESIG (Evaluation of Learners’ Experiences of e-Learning Special Interest Group) is an international community of researchers and practitioners from HE and FE who work together to share knowledge and practice. On Wednesday 6th October I attended the above event to find out about the work involved in the JISC funded SLiDA Project – a study of […]
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Digital Literacy
One of the key elements of the Univeristy of Plymouth’s Building Capacity project is learning from the JISC funded Learning Literacies for a Digital Age (LLiDA) project. In order to fully benefit from the LLiDA experience we are working with Helen Beetham, an expert in this area. Helen recently facilitated a workshop for us to […]
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Digital Literacy at Plymouth
One of the key elements of the Univeristy of Plymouth’s Building Capacity project is learning from the JISC funded Learning Literacies for a Digital Age (LLiDA) project. In order to fully benefit from the LLiDA experience we are working with Helen Beetham, an expert in this area. Helen recently facilitated a workshop for us to […]
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eGo – the new myBrand as an eBook
myBrand aims to support and advise students in using the web to promote themselves and their work safely and confidently. It provides links to resources supporting e-literacy skills, identity-management, e-safety and legal considerations. Previously available as a webfolio, it has now been re-vamped and re-branded as eGo and is available as an e-book which can […]
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Building Capacity Project funded
Plymouth has been awarded £50,000 by JISC under the Building Capacity Programme. The Building Capacity, University of Plymouth (or BCUP) project is being led by Dr Neil Witt, Head of Technology Enhanced Learning and Prof Mary Watkins, Deputy Vice Chancellor. The BCUP project will be working in four areas: Digital Literacy. The University wishes to […]