technology and capturing the learner voice

Technology and capturing the learner voiceChris Thomson

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Areas to explore

»Dedicated tools for capturing the learner voice»The social media landscape»Capturing stories

»Signposting support from Jisc

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Loop

»http://loop.uk.com»Social enterprise»Student-driven ratings

and review site »Developed in partnership

with a group of colleges and sixth forms.

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How Loop works

»Reflect and discuss»Review rate and recommend»Respond and vote»Make changes

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Unitu

»http://unitu.co.uk»Internal platform for capturing

student feedback»Emphasis on universities»In use by some FE institutions

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Unitu

http://unitu.co.uk/

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Engaging your learners on social media

Facebook’s infection by Katie Sayer https://flic.kr/p/9yaonN cc-by-sa

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Emerging platforms

Eric Stoller - http://bit.ly/1Vgh6rZSimon Lancaster (UAE) - http://bit.ly/1VggTF5

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Beware the “creepy treehouse”!

Treehouse by ythedarkdays https://flic.kr/p/r5hRmR cc-by-nc

Visitors and Residents

● A continuum of modes of engagement based on motivation to engage not technical skill or age

● Not two ‘types’ of people - a range of modes based on context and motivation

● Does not assume that ownership of technology = high levels of digital capability

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https://www.flickr.com/photos/terry/6156784804

Visitor mode:The Web as a series of ‘tools’

Leaves no social trace

Instrumental, defined goals

Examples include:● Searching for information● Reading information● Watching videos● Shopping● ‘Lurking’ in Resident spaces

https://www.flickr.com/photos/stuckincustoms/3506557840/

Resident mode:The Web as a series of ‘places’

Leaves a social trace

Going online to engage with others

Requires a digital identity

Examples include:● Active in Social Media● Joining in discussions● Commenting● Being socially present in email

Key questions

»What would your learner’s maps look like?»Could you do this activity with them?»Do your digital services reflect where your learners are

resident?

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http://bit.ly/jisc_vandr

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Technology and capturing the learner voice WIS 3361 by Marco Antonio Torres https://flic.kr/p/6zHWKN cc-by-sa

What do we mean by digital storytelling?

“my new zoom lens” by Anders Ljungberg https://flic.kr/p/36PtyB cc-by

Rupal’s story

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What you can do

»Bringing leaners together to share experiences»Build a trusting environment»Focus on the story»Use digital tools to capture and share

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How can Jisc help?

»Offering advice and guidance»Sign posting resources and communities»Supporting projects»Running workshops

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“2013-11-30 16.17.14” by pang yu https://flic.kr/p/hXSy8H cc-by-sa

Signposting support from Jisc

Staff-student partnerships

»Guide and toolkit - http://bit.ly/1peEEPJ»Change Agent Network

› Next meeting – Lincoln 2nd June http://bit.ly/1peEJmz› Jiscmail list - http://bit.ly/1VA5u3q

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Summer of Student Innovation

»Funding and mentoring› £2000 for successful pitches› Further £3000 for idea chosen to

progress to product

»Submit video pitch»23rd May deadline

»http://bit.ly/1SuzgWk

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Digital Student Project

»Digital student experience data tracker pilot -http://bit.ly/1NAKwsS

»Jisc/NUS benchmarking tool - http://bit.ly/1NAKzVD»Online guide and toolkit - http://bit.ly/1SuA9OO»Resources - http://bit.ly/1SuActT

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Need more help?

»Talk to your Jisc Account Manager»Contact us https://www.jisc.ac.uk/contact

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If you're not confused by Brian Talbot https://flic.kr/p/frJ48 cc-by-nc

Any questions?

jisc.ac.uk

Get in touch

Digital student experience

Chris ThomsonSubject Specialistchris.thomson@jisc.ac.uk@cbthomson

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