Reflections of the first year of the Wales AI working group from the co chairs and Jisc.
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Big picture stuff! What we’re thinking about the state of technology enhanced learning.
Zac books a demo with a new device from Apple and considers whether it has opportunities for teaching, learning and assessment. The Apple Vision Pro.
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Teams as a VLE webinar
Can Teams be a VLE? Can the platform fulfil the needs for an effective environment to support teaching, learning and assessment? On Thursday 27th June 2024 we had a discussion with two people who’s institutions have decided to use Teams as their VLE. Alison Magee: Learning Technology Lead TLA Quality Improvement Trafford and Stockport College […]
Chris gives a personal take on some of the themes and issues raised at this year’s Digital Universities UK conference in Exeter, with thoughts on AI, block teaching, student-centred design and serious play.
In a recent community session, around 30 members gathered to discuss how they were integrating immersive technologies into teaching and learning at their institution. Through the discussion, participants explored some of the challenges, questions, and best practice tips with one another. Three key themes emerged from the workshop: (1) determining a plan for embedding XR, (2) getting teaching staff engaged, and (3) getting learners engaged.
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What’s your digital superpower?
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Scott shares an activity to foster positive conversations around digital with staff, developed as part of Jisc’s recent initial teacher education project.
Chris reflects on this year’s ALT C conference at the University of Warwick, sharing some of his personal takeaways.
As immersive technologies such as augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR) and virtual reality (VR) become more prevalent, it is crucial to consider their wider impact on the environment and society. While these technologies offer exciting new possibilities for education, they can also leave a significant carbon footprint and contribute to e-waste. This blog post explores some of the sustainability related opportunities and challenges for education providers when using extended reality (XR) technologies.
Scott provides an update on Jisc’s initial teacher education (ITE) project. The project focuses on supporting our members involved with ITE to develop their digital practice. A comprehensive report detailing a snapshot of current practice is included.
Chris experiments with ChatGPT’s abilities as a storyteller to see what we can learn about creativity.