Big picture stuff! What we’re thinking about the state of technology enhanced learning.
Scott investigates an emerging challenge for FE and HE across the UK in light of recent findings from the Mental Health UK charity. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future concept in mental health support – it is already part of everyday life. More than one in three adults (37%) say they have used an AI chatbot to support their mental health or wellbeing. For educators working in higher education (HE) and further education (FE), this should be a wake-up call.
As part of ALT/ Jisc XR Community’s work investigating the ethical use of immersive technology, we’ve invited Matthew Coxon (Programme Lead (BSc, Psychology) and Senior Lecturer in Cognitive Psychology at York St John University), who is a member of our steering group, to share his experiences: Over the past decade, we’ve been developing our approach to using virtual reality in Psychology teaching at York St John […]
Chris reflects on why we should challenge the assumption that technology is always on an inevitable upward path to improvement.
Images are widely used in education, but their hidden environmental cost is often overlooked. This post, based on a Jisc project, explores how mindful image use can support sustainable digital practices while improving learner experience. With more students relying on mobile devices, optimising images helps reduce load times and supports accessibility and equity.
Introduction The landscape of the future job market is shifting towards sustainability. As industries grapple with environmental challenges and strive for net-zero goals, the demand for a workforce equipped with Green skills grows. But how do we foster the knowledge, values, and attitudes in students required for a resource-efficient society? How can we embed these […]
Scott reflects on the tensions between experimenting with digital and using it in a mindful and eco-friendly way. An overview of digital minimalism provides a range of possible actions for individuals to consider in order to reset their relationship with technology.
Catherine Evans shares reflections from the Wales Digital Wellbeing community meeting which focused on the Online Safety Act.
Lis Parcell, Jacinta Jolly and Angela Combe reflect on a Digifest workshop hosted by the Jisc FE Library LRC community.
TL;DR summary – loads of people turned up to our digital storytelling community activity at Digifest last week. This made me realise something important about humanising learning in a world that is being increasingly automated. Our storytelling community activity It was Digifest last week and we were really pleased to run a get-together for the […]
Despite the lunchtime slot, it was a solid turnout for the extended reality (XR) community meet up at Digifest, reflecting the growing interest and engagement in XR within the sector.