by Mark Thomas, Learning Technologist The Digital Accessibility Conference (DAC) 2024 hosted by Nottingham University last week was my first experience of a “distributed conference”. It brought together an international audience, with 20+ institutions taking part. The welcome session made…
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Preferred Platforms and Piloted Products
by Helen Morley, Learning Technologist, University of Sussex It’s me again, so you can be pretty certain this blog is AI-focused! Disclaimer: Blogs capture a moment in time; the information and any guidance or insights in this blog is accurate…
Five New Padlet Features for Higher Education To Try Today
by Rachael Thomas, Learning Technologist, University of Sussex Since Padlet was launched in 2008, it has become one of the most popular educational tools used here at the University of Sussex. Unlike many online teaching aids, it allows for synchronous…
Imagining Education: Reflections from Digifest 2024
by Helen Morley, Learning Technologist, University of Sussex In March 2024 I attended the Digifest conference hosted by JISC at the ICC in Birmingham. The focus for the two days was “Imagine the Future” and the programme included sessions on virtual…
Artificial Intelligence Presents Both Promise and Peril: A Learning Technologist Reflects…
by Chris O’Reilly, Learning Technologist, University of Sussex Throughout my working life I have been passionate about creative learning: I’ve always sought innovative ways to engage with and develop educational content. I am myself a visual learner. Today, I find…
Sustainable Strategies for Learning Technologists: Reducing Environmental Impact in Educational Technology
by Simon Overton, Educational Enhancement Co-ordinator In the fast-paced world of educational technology, where innovation drives progress and accessibility is paramount, it’s easy to overlook the environmental footprint of our digital endeavours. Learning technologists play a crucial role in shaping…
It Takes a Village to Raise a Learning Technologist: How Work Shadowing can Enhance Collaboration and Professional Development
by Faye Brockwell, Learning Technologist In the grey gloom of the current weather, being grateful for what you have is one way to boost your mood and I had a great opportunity to do just that recently when a colleague…
What Use are QUESTIONS to a Learning Technologist?
by Dan Axson, Learning Technologies Manager, University of Sussex In my previous posts I put forward the first two of (what I believe are) three key attributes of any Learning Technologist (LT): kindness to yourself and others and (using the…
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