Beyond the Technology: The education 4.0 podcast

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Beyond the Technology: The education 4.0 podcast

In this podcast we'll hear from members about how they are implementing Education 4.0 technologies including their challenges, successes, and where they had to re-assess.

  1. 14 FEB

    Learning analytics: the people behind the data

    We caught up with our head of analytics, James Hodgkin, at the launch of learning analytics. James talks about the new features available, the importance of people at the heart of data and future plans for the updated platform including student wellbeing. Show notes Watch the live recording Learn more about the learning analytics platform Read our blog on the future of learning analytics: make data your organisation’s priority Listen to our tech takes podcast, delivering learning analytics fit for the future Read the Office for Students (OfS) mental health analytics project - an evaluation Subscribe to Headlines - our newsletter which has all the latest edtech news, guidance and events tailored to you

    8 min

  2. 13 FEB

    Further education and skills – Learn, unlearn and relearn

    In this episode of our further education and skills (FE) podcasts, host Andrew McFadyen talks to Phil Whitehead from DN Colleges Group. Throughout this series, hosts Andrew and Louisa are joined by experts from further education colleges to shine a light on how they support digital development through the use of Jisc tools, such as the digital elevation tool, building digital capability service and digital experience insights surveys. Phil starts by sharing his journey from secondary school teacher to Director of Academic Services and Digital Learning, and finding success with his YouTube channel, Teachblend. Next, Phil discusses his current project, immersive rooms, and how they can foster collaboration with other colleges as well as reducing travel for learners. Phil explains how he’s used the Jisc building digital capability tool to underpin their DN Digital Skills program, building staff digital capability and resilience. Listen to the full episode to also hear how Phil connects with peers in the sector, advice for using digital technology in the classroom, and how he feels the role of the FE teacher might change over time. Show notes Visit the DN Colleges Group website Connect with Phil on LinkedIn View Phil’s YouTube channel, Teachblend Follow Phil on Bluesky Read more about the immersive rooms Subscribe to Headlines - our newsletter which has all the latest edtech news, guidance and events tailored to you.

    26 min

  3. 8 JAN

    Bridging digital inequity - International students’ digital experience

    Exploring how we can bridge digital inequity for international and transnational students, with insights from experts across Nigeria, Pakistan, and the UK. We delve into the complexities of digital inequity faced by international and transnational education students, focusing on insights from experts and lived experiences in Nigeria, Pakistan, and the UK. We discuss the impact of infrastructure disparities, cultural shifts in digital learning, and the importance of preparing students for technological transitions before arriving in the UK.  Elizabeth Newall, senior sector specialist at Jisc, invites Doctor Rafael Escalon Reynoso, CEO at the  Portulans Institute, Doctor Sonia Saleem, founder and CEO of Socio Engineering Technologies, and Ikechukwu Okoye, secretary general for the Nigeria Esports Federation and the director of Afri Start Innovation Hub, to share their insights on bridging digital inequity.   The conversation highlights the growing investments in digital maturity, the challenges of integrating technology into education, and the pivotal role of public-private partnerships and collaboration in fostering equitable access to digital tools and resources for students worldwide. Show notes Views shared by beyond the technology guests do not necessarily represent the views of Jisc Subscribe to our Headlines newsletter, for all the latest news, guidance and events tailored to you If you want to come on the show, or have any questions,  get in touch with us by emailing podcast@jisc.ac.uk Find out more about the researching international students' digital experience project. Dive deeper into the Portulans institute reports Learn more about the Nigeria E-sports Federation Download Briefing paper - Portulans (BP 4) Digital country profiles: international students’ digital experiences in relation to their home country’s civil digital infrastructure (pdf)

    45 min

  4. 22/11/2024

    Further education and skills – Promoting digital curiosity: new technologies, same passion

    In this episode of our further education and skills (FE) podcasts, hosts Louisa Stamatelopoulos and Andrew McFadyen chat to Beth Snowden from Craven College. Throughout this series Andrew and Louisa are joined by experts from further education colleges to shine a light on how they support digital development through the use of our tools, such as the digital elevation tool, building digital capability service and digital experience insights surveys. Beth begins the discussion by sharing details of her dual operational and strategic role at the college, from investigating licenses to co-writing the digital learning strategy, as well as the scale and scope of Craven College. The conversation then turns to the college’s focus on embedding digital further into the staff development system, and how their recently launched digital learning strategy has been instrumental in the developments and decisions that are being made. Beth highlights the success of the college’s first ever staff development day on digital CPD, with 300 members of staff participating in workshops and even learning to fly drones. Listen to the full episode to also hear about Beth’s experiences of Jisc’s digital experience insights survey, learning from the digital accessibility community, and tips on getting started with AI. Show notes Visit Craven College’s website View Beth’s LinkedIn page Learn more about the college’s commercial training division, Tyro Training Read about Evolve, Craven College’s small college in the centre of Ripon and take a ThingLink tour Access the Aviation Academy, based at Leeds Bradford Airport Watch a 360 tour of Craven Arena, home to Craven Equine Subscribe to Headlines - our newsletter which has all the latest edtech news, guidance and events tailored to you.

    30 min

  5. 06/11/2024

    Creative approaches to assessment: optionality

    In this episode of the Beyond the Technology podcast, Jisc’s Chris Thomson is joined by Dr Miriam Firth from the University of Manchester. They discuss the work Miriam has been doing with the QAA, and colleagues across a number of other HE institutions, to examine practices of optionality in assessment. During the episode, Miri dives into the rationale for the research project, what they discovered and what lessons can be learned for assessment designers.   Show notes Find out more about the optionality in assessment project Review the Jisc guidance on the Principles of Good Assessment and Feedback Listen to the creative approaches to assessment in media and communications podcast

    27 min

  6. 23/10/2024

    Breaking down barriers - empowering students with better accessibility in digital and artificial intelligence

    In this episode, Jisc’s Kellie Mote welcomes Dr Ann Kristin Glenster from the Glenlead Centre and Bouquette Kabatepe from Imperial College London for a discussion on digital accessibility and the accessible digital futures project. The group reflect on how they met and how a shared passion for accessibility sowed the seeds of the accessible digital futures project, a series of events bringing together digital leads from UK HE to explore the potential of accessible digital and AI technologies for all. Bouquette speaks about hosting a workshop and the importance of having representation from all levels at the university, raising awareness that digital accessibility is a must, not just a nice to have. Ann Kristin delves into some of the findings from the project, highlighting feedback from the edtech sector further emphasising the need to build accessibility into products at the earliest stages. Listen now to hear about accessible procurement, AI in accessibility tools and assistive technologies, the impact of the European Accessibility Act and much more. Show notes Get involved in the accessible digital futures project Join us for the next accessible digital futures workshop Learn more about Imperial, Intel and Lenovo’s ICICLE project Find out more about Bouquette, and Imperial’s commitment to digital accessibility in this blog Watch a video demonstration of Microsoft’s Seeing with AI Learn more about the 100-year life book mentioned in the podcast

    39 min

  7. 03/09/2024

    Demonstrating digital transformation - It's all about shifting the mindset: a strategy for delivering flexible learning at the University of Manchester

    Host Elizabeth Newall welcomes Professor Dan George, Professor Jane Mooney and Professor Caroline Bowsher from the University of Manchester to discuss the work they have been doing to support digital transformation as part of Manchester’s Flexible Learning Programme. In this episode of our mini-series on demonstrating digital transformation, Elizabeth Newall, senior sector specialist in the higher education and research directorate at Jisc, is joined by representatives of the Flexible Learning Programme (FLP) at the University of Manchester: Professor Dan George, associate vice president for blended and flexible learning, Professor Caroline Bowsher, university academic theme lead for the digital learning environment and Professor Jane Mooney, university academic theme lead for digital skills and literacy. Jisc recently hosted a demonstrating digital transformation event at the University of Manchester, and in this podcast we’ll hear more about the work that Dan, Caroline and Jane have been doing to support digital transformation as part of Manchester’s Flexible Learning Programme. The conversation begins with Dan sharing the University of Manchester’s definition of flexible learning and the origins of the Flexible Learning Programme. Dan explains how the university’s current strategy set them on a path towards increased student choice to enable their offering to be flexible by design and flexible by delivery. Jane follows this up by describing how Jisc’s resources, such as the digital transformation framework and maturity model which they have recently piloted, have supported them in the Flexible Learning Programme. Caroline discusses how their targeted approach to digital maturity allows them to focus the conversations in around specific areas of the model, so that they get really specific outcomes and next steps to follow up on. Dan talks about how the maturity model workshops were well received by key stakeholders and the executive level at the university, and touches on the special relationship with external civic organisations. Lastly, the team talk about why they wanted to host a demonstrating digital transformation event and what the success of the day meant to them. Show notes: Read our accompanying member story Read our digital transformation in higher education guide Read more about the Flexible Learning Strategy and Workstreams and feel free to get in touch with the team via flexiblelearning@manchester.ac.uk See our digital transformation in higher education toolkit and explore a comprehensive perspective on how the digital environment can support positive work, research and learning experiences, and promote a sense of belonging and wellbeing Join our Digital transformation in higher education working group Subscribe to Headlines - our newsletter which has all the latest edtech news, guidance and events tailored to you

    33 min

  8. 25/07/2024

    Further education and skills – connections, opportunities and being a magpie

    We’re joined by James Kieft, teaching and learning development manager at Activate Learning, to discuss bringing people together through digital technologies, developing skills and having the courage to try something different. In the fifth of our further education and skills (FE) focused podcasts, hosts Andrew McFadyen and Louisa Stamatelopoulos chat to James Kieft, teaching and learning development manager at Activate Learning. Throughout this series Andrew and Louisa are joined by experts from further education colleges to shine a light on how they support digital development through the use of Jisc tools, such as the digital elevation tool, building digital capability service and digital experience insights surveys. The conversation begins with AI and how James has brought colleagues together through breakfast meetings to raise the profile of all technologies, not just AI, and explore support opportunities for students and staff. Next, James shares his experience of running an EdTech blog and YouTube channel, which has created connections worldwide. James highlights the collaborative and sharing nature of the FE sector and how in his role he’s been able to observe a wide range of teaching, picking ideas up as he goes, like a magpie. James rounds out the discussion by sharing advice for teachers looking to use digital technology and how he can see the role of the FE teacher changing over time. Show notes Check out James’s EdTech blog Visit James’s YouTube channel Subscribe to Headlines - our newsletter which has all the latest edtech news, guidance and events tailored to you

    21 min
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