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Questioning the inevitability of better tech

Chris reflects on why we should challenge the assumption that technology is always on an inevitable upward path to improvement.

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What is the hidden cost of using images?

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.

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How do we prepare students for Green Jobs of the future?

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 […]

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Digital Minimalism: Finding Clarity in a Connected World

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.

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Wales Meeting Highlights: Online Safety Focus

Catherine Evans shares reflections from the Wales Digital Wellbeing community meeting which focused on the Online Safety Act.

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Collaboration to support student success and wellbeing

Lis Parcell, Jacinta Jolly and Angela Combe reflect on a Digifest workshop hosted by the Jisc FE Library LRC community.

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Storytelling in learning: humanising the digital

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 […]

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What can we learn from the ALT/ Jisc XR community at Digifest 2025?

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.

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Early findings from the digital sustainability interviews

Scott shares the early findings from the interviews with members for the Jisc project ‘Embedding digital sustainability into teaching and learning.’ The key themes so far are discussed, including the challenges as well as good practice and useful resources.

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Collaborating on Jisc’s introduction to digital sustainability e-learning module 

Digital Sustainability Specialist Cal Innes shares insights into the collaborative process behind developing Jisc’s Introduction to Digital Sustainability e-learning module, emphasising teamwork, feedback, and iterative design.