Horizon Report 2016: Improving digital literacy a daunting task for the under 25s The 13th edition of the annual Horizon Report from the NMC, that is designed to identify emerging technologies that are likely to have an impact on teaching and learning, has highlighted improving digital literacy as one of six major challenges facing… Read more » about NMC 2016 – horizon scanning for technologies
Digital literacy
What are your digital strengths?
We all have strengths and weaknesses when it comes to digital skills. To help you understand where you are, we have developed a BU-specific questionnaire that will take you about 15 minutes to complete. We do ask for your Faculty and Department but you can complete the questionnaire anonymously if your prefer. CEL is trying… Read more » about What are your digital strengths?
Digital skills help for Baby Boomers and Generation Xers
Would you like to develop your digital skills? Over the next 5 months, CEL is piloting a project in which our own Generation Y students help BU staff to develop their digital skills, knowledge and confidence. Our pilot follows similar, successful projects at other HEIs. In terms of what help and support will be available,… Read more » about Digital skills help for Baby Boomers and Generation Xers
Developing your digital skills with the help of students
Over the next 5 months, CEL is piloting a project in which BU students help BU staff to develop their digital skills, knowledge and confidence. Our pilot follows similar projects at other HEIs that have been both welcomed by staff and successful in helping staff. This help and support can be provided on a one-to-one… Read more » about Developing your digital skills with the help of students
BU to host the next Digital Citizenship Summit UK (DigCitSummitUK)
On 23 January, Bournemouth University will be hosting an international conference that aims to improve how students use technology and interact online. Called the Digital Citizenship Summit UK (DigCitSummitUK), it is a unique conference geared towards safe, savvy, and ethical use of social media and tech. “Digital Citizenship” is an umbrella term used to describe… Read more » about BU to host the next Digital Citizenship Summit UK (DigCitSummitUK)
TEL Toolkit – a first look
We had a early Christmas present this year with a first look at the initial designs for the TEL Toolkit. The Toolkit is due to be released in the first week of February so this sneak preview was great to see. The home screen will enable you to access information on the tools in the… Read more » about TEL Toolkit – a first look
The 12 apps of Christmas! a mini MOOC challenge!
Aplogies for cross posting Have you ever thought about taking part in a MOOC but were worried it would take too much of your time? Are you interested in exploring which free mobile apps could help you in your teaching or supporting your students? Would you like to take part in a fun,… Read more » about The 12 apps of Christmas! a mini MOOC challenge!
7 reasons to engage in the TEL Toolkit
We are in the process of developing a resources for BU academics that will provide help, support and guidance in gaining the most from the available TEL tools such as myBU, Xerte and Panopto to mention but a few. The toolkit is being developed and populated this semester and is due for release in semester… Read more » about 7 reasons to engage in the TEL Toolkit
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