Developing a Strategy for Technology Enhanced Learning at UEL

Changing the learning landscape Welcome and introductions Sarah Sarah

Changing the learning landscape Aims for today….to start a conversation…  To share current thinking and best practice in the development and implementation of technology enhanced learning (TEL) strategies from across UK higher education  To discuss the requirements for developing a successful TEL strategy at UEL  To identify approaches and models of implementation for the new TEL strategy  To explore models of engagement for both staff and students

Leading TEL change across the university Changing the learning landscape Developing digital literacies of staff and students Student engagement – working in partnership Using technology to enhance curriculum design practices and processes Technology enhanced assessment and feedback practices Approaches to implementing technology enhanced learning – key ingredients:

Changing the learning landscape Embedded change New practices Accepted Demonstrated Culture Changed to encourage new practices

Changing the learning landscape The ingredients Clear strategic vision Visible top management commitment Model culture change at highest level Modify the organisation to support the change Highlight the benefits of new practices Connect the interests of the institution and those affected

Changing the learning landscape TEL strategy development Review where you are now with technology-enhanced learning Link to other strategies and drivers Based on UEL’s distinctive mission and strengths Consider other initiatives in train Use visioning/scenario planning techniques – and sector scanning Ensuring the ownership and governance of the strategy by senior management What will look different if you’re successful?

Changing the learning landscape Keeping it going Evaluation and review Constant communication Celebration Change managers

Changing the learning landscape The process Strategy 5% Planning 5% Education and training 15% Anchoring 75% Changing the learning landscape

Mainstreaming TEL in the sector Changing the learning landscape Institution-wide investment and pushes on eg VLE+, assessment management Local innovation on collaborative learning, innovative pedagogies Need to join up in ‘middle-out’ Resurgence of interest in online delivery Flipped classroom working well in some areas Importance of admin, access, user-owned technology and ‘hygiene factors’ to students Staff inevitably in different places on learning curve If everybody did one thing differently… But students value some kinds of consistency

Mainstreaming TEL - lessons Changing the learning landscape Support communities of interest and cohorts Develop roles of professional staff to support others Work with students as agents of change Fund mini-projects in departments and services Embed into the curriculum – get into processes, guidance etc Ensure infrastructure is supportive and up to the job Consider reward and recognition Provide easy to access support Importance of teaching staff and students telling stories of successful innovation

Reflection point Changing the learning landscape What does your current TEL landscape look like? If your drive for change is successful, what will look different in 3 years’ time?

Sarah Davies, Programme manager, e-learning Developing digital literacies 23/1/2014

Today’s digital students? » What do we know about: › Personal devices? › ICT skills? › Learning skills? › Networking and collaboration? 05/09/2015Title of presentation (Go to ‘View’ menu > ‘Header and Footer…’ to edit the footers on this slide)14

What are digital literacies? » Those capabilities which fit someone for living, learning and working in a digital society 05/09/2015Developing digital literacies15

Aspects of digital literacy 05/09/2015Developing digital literacies16 ICT literacyInformation literacyMedia literacy Communication and collaboration Digital scholarship Identity management Learning skills

Digital literacy development 05/09/2015Developing digital literacies17 access and awareness skills practices in context attributes identity (Beetham and Sharpe 2009 & 2010) 'I am...' 'I do...' 'I can...' 'I have...'

Over to you… » Which digital skills and practices are particularly important in your context, for learners to succeed in education and employment? » What does this mean for those who teach them? 05/09/2015Developing digital literacies18

Some key messages on developing digital literacies Discuss digital issues Review current support Integrate the digital Develop staff skills Practice skills in context Bring groups together Parallel activities 05/09/2015Developing digital literacies19

Developing students’ digital literacies » Student confidence is usually ahead of their capability › Diagnostic/audit tools are useful – eg » Different types and levels of guidance needed › Most learners need some help » Opportunities to learn from peers » Motivated by developing an online professional identity » Tutor practices and course requirements are crucial » Integrate digital literacy into course and study skills 20

Developing a supportive infrastructure » Wifi is king » Personal devices and services can be used effectively for educational purposes » But ‘bring your own device’ is not yet fully supported in infrastructure & culture » Students have different needs, digital practices and identities – flexible tasks and environments » Dialogue between IT teams and lecturers, researchers and students 21 CC philcampbell on Flickr philcampbell

Developing digital practices in the curriculum » Digital practices for academic success are subject specific and best practiced in a disciplinary context » Subject-specific digital attributes? » Curriculum design is key – embed digital into quality mechanisms and graduate attributes » Academic vs general technologies » How digitally skilled do teaching staff need to be? » Digital learning activities should be creative and appropriately assessed 22

Support for staff digital literacy development Barriers Fear Time Where to start? Enablers Relevant examples of good practice ‘Just in time’ information Communities of practice Developing online identity Professional development & reward 05/09/2015Developing Digital Literaciesslide 23

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