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Learning technology piloting: building momentum with our first working group

Cat Bailey reflects on a collaboration between Jisc and University of Exeter looking at learning technology piloting in tertiary education.

Being the glue in digital transformation

Learning from an FE library and learning resources community workshop at Digifest 2026

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Reflections from our smart glasses in education session at Digifest 2026

At Digifest this year, we hosted a discussion session with around 45 delegates to explore how smart glasses might be used in post16 education, either as an assistive technology or as a teaching and learning tool. We explored three scenarios: supporting visually impaired and hard‑of‑hearing learners, and using smart glasses in specialist environments such as […]

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Digital Practice Round Up – February 26

This is our Digital Practice round-up for February 2026 of the things we’ve been reading, watching and discovering this month. This edition has been edited by Cat Bailey with contributions from Chris Thomson (CT), Scott Hibberson (SH) and Kathryn Woodhead (KW). Digital tools and spaces Are you a sponge or a stone? Being open and […]

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Wales digital resources

How Can Analytics and Software Selection Enhance Teaching and Learning Practices?

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.

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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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What does the data tell us about initial teacher education?

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.

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What role will immersive technology and artificial intelligence play in the future of work?

The way we work is always evolving. Recent advancements in immersive technologies such as virtual and augmented reality and artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT are set to transform the way we work. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at how such technology could change our workplace practices. We’ll also consider what skills an employee might need for the future workplace.

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Wales digital resources

Creating Sustainable Digital Resources

This blog post looks at how we can promote sustainability when developing digital resources for learners, as well as things to consider when searching for Open Educational Resources.

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Reflections from the digital pedagogy ideas room

Reflections from yesterday’s digital pedagogy ‘ideas room’ event online, which brought colleagues across FE together to share their challenges relating to digital pedagogy.