Simon Overton: I’m very happy to welcome Dan Axson, Learning Technologies Manager in the Educational Enhancement team here at Sussex. Welcome, Dan. Dan Axson: Hi, Simon. SO: So it’s the start of a new academic year and the theme of…
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This Isn’t About Learning Technology: A Learning Technologist Reflects
by Chris O’Reilly, Learning Technologist Sadly, my time working within Educational Enhancement (EE) as a Learning Technologist has come to an end, coinciding with the release of this blog post. And strangely enough this is the third time I am…
Bridging the Gaps: Insights from Digital Accessibility Conference 2024
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…
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…
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