I recently had the luxury of attending a few learning analytics-related sessions at JISC’s online conference, ConnectMore25. The most useful sessions to me were grounded in real world case studies, one from Charlotte Whitaker at Imperial College London on how they’re co-creating a learning analytics dashboard with their staff and students, and another by Ethan […]
When I first joined the Digital Skills team as an intern, I thought I was just dipping my toes into something new for the summer. Fast forward two years, and I’ve been working as a Digital Skills Trainer, teaching Python, guiding students through the basics of programming, and helping demystify tech for people from all […]
‘Producing a thesis or dissertation using Word’ is one of the Digital Skills Team’s longest running courses. At over 24 years old, it pre-dates the team itself, and is older than many of the people attending it! But just how long has it been running? We don’t know for certain, but research in the BITS […]
Wikimedia in the curriculum: case studies from teaching and learning in UK higher and further education. This 25 minute talk […]
When I applied for the position of Digital Skills AI Intern in the summer of 2024, I never imagined that a summer internship would grow into a full year of hands-on experience. What began as a temporary role evolved into an incredible journey—one where I’ve had the chance to explore how generative AI can be […]
For the month of May, I selected the theme of ‘Common Scams for Students’. There are so many different types, and they can pose major risks for students – not only for your money but your overall student experience. These often affect students at critical points in the university journey – applying for visas, student loans, […]
Online gendered violence is an increasing phenomenon on the internet. Our Digital Safety Intern has collated some resources to help survivors of this issue. Understanding your experiences Being aware of different types of technology-facilitated gender-based violence can help you understand troubling experiences you have had and access the right support. The below guide provides different […]
CMALT stands for Certified Membership of the Association for Learning Technology (ALT). It’s a portfolio-based professional accreditation scheme developed by ALT to recognize and validate the experience and capabilities of individuals whose work involves Learning Technology. CMALT holders can use the post-nominal letters “CMALT”. This extract is from Core area 1: Operational Issues. In this core area: “Candidates should […]
Reading Time: 6 minutes I’m a big fan of team and section meetings, town halls, all-staffs – the approaches taken by different organisations, and business units tend to vary, but they generally have the same purpose: to disseminate information to a group, and seek feedback. As a staff member I have always felt they are a good way to […]
There is a distinct difference between teamwork and collaboration. Teamwork is when a group of individuals work towards a common goal. Collaboration is the process of problem-solving together towards a common solution and relies on the success of the group, rather than the success of individuals. There is a place for both. But in a […]
