A roundup of what the Jisc Digital Practice team have been doing and discovering over the last few weeks. This edition has been edited by Chris. Digital tools and spaces Impact of AI on learner engagement (LinkedIn) An interesting reflection on what impact automation in learning might have on interpersonal relationships and the informal opportunities […]
Effective digital transformation requires colleagues from right across a college to come together. Building those bridges is not always an easy thing to achieve. Over the last few months we’ve been speaking to professionals in IT, teaching and learning-related roles in FE organisations. We want to identify the conditions where effective cooperation on day to […]
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.
As the first cohort of the ‘transforming together’ programme ends, we celebrate a year of progress. This unique collaboration between participating universities, Jisc and Adobe has helped embed Adobe Express across campuses and acted as a catalyst for creativity, student employability and digital innovation. From early discovery to confidence – the final workshop of […]
Zac Gribble writes about the new Virtual learning environment review guide and how it can help institutions best understand the use of their VLE platforms
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.
Jisc shares the early findings from the interviews with members for the Medr funded Jisc project ‘Maximising use of existing tools’ The key findings are discussed, including the use of analytics and identifying good practice.
Lis Parcell, Jacinta Jolly and Angela Combe reflect on a Digifest workshop hosted by the Jisc FE Library LRC community.