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.

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    AI, innovation, and the future of learning at Queen’s University Belfast

    Simon Birkett is joined by Professor Phil Hanna, Stefanie Savage-Campbell, and Dr. Aidan Deery from Queen's University Belfast to discuss embracing AI, digital transformation, and the evolving role of education.  The team share how Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) is taking a proactive approach to AI, focusing on innovation and student success while balancing risks and opportunities.     They go on to highlight the university’s focus on values, behaviours, and adaptability in digital education discussing how fostering a supportive culture enables students and staff to experiment with new technologies and approaches to learning.   Looking ahead, the team discusses the future of digital transformation in education. From curriculum design to the integration of AI in teaching and assessment, they explore the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for institutions adapting to an ever-changing digital landscape.   Listen to the full episode to hear insights on leadership in digital transformation, strategies for supporting staff and students, and predictions for the future of education in a rapidly evolving technological world.  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  Read the findings from our digital transformation research pilot.  Find out more about embracing AI with confidence at Jisc.

    43 min

  2. 24 FÉVR.

    Digifest 2025 – Using digital solutions to enhance employability

    With Digifest 2025 on the horizon, in this episode of Beyond the Technology host Iwan Lehnert meets with Rob Wraith, head of learning technology and digital learning at NCG to discuss his breakout session at the event. Rob begins the conversation by giving a preview of his upcoming Digifest 2025 presentation on empowering employability with digital solutions to drive skills development, touching on the adoption of virtual reality and virtual environments, as well as making use of technology that is already embedded in the classroom. Next, Rob shares NCG’s approach to using digital learning to enhance the student experience, and the importance of ensuring that any software is as inclusive and accessible as possible. Listen to the full episode to also hear what Rob is looking forward to at Digifest, advice on integrating digital tools and more. Show notes Connect with Rob on LinkedIn Visit the NCG website Register for Digifest 2025 Subscribe to Headlines - our newsletter which has all the latest edtech news, guidance and events tailored to you.

    29 min

  3. 14 FÉVR.

    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

  4. 13 FÉVR.

    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

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    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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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.

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