C1: Future Technology Detecting Tools & Techniques

Slides for a 1-day workshop on "Future Technologies and Their Applications" facilitated by Brian Kelly and Tony Hirst at the ILI 2013 conference on Monday 14 October 2013. See http://ukwebfocus.wordpress.com/events/ili-2013-workshop/ See http://ukwebfocus.wordpress.com/events/ili-2013-workshop/

My proposal at the 2011 OGD Camp in Warsaw: all schools can and should be both users and producers of Open Data

The document summarizes the outcomes of several phases of the Jisc Digital Student projects. It discusses focus groups conducted with over 120 learners from various skills sectors to understand their technology needs, experiences, and expectations. It also identifies challenges for different types of learners, such as work-based learners needing experience with workplace software and prison learners having very restricted access to technology.

Is your college meeting your learners’ needs and expectations in relation to technology? This workshop shares current practice from providers who are engaging learners as active participants in the development of digital practices and strategies and will help equip you to develop best practice in your own college.

The document discusses the shifting control over e-learning and who is driving demand and supply in the e-learning field. It notes that most believe control is shifting and that various groups, including educators, researchers, governments, students, employers and parents all play a role in both driving demand and pushing supply simultaneously. The document also examines challenges in implementing innovations in education and increasing the impact of educational research on customers' needs.

Speakers: Chris Melia, senior learning technologist, University of Central Lancashire Alice Thompson, senior lecturer, University of Central Lancashire Nick Bohannon, principal lecturer in mental health nursing, University of Central Lancashire DigiLearn is a digital recognition initiative that has been successfully rolled out across the academic community at the University of Central Lancashire. Centering around peer support and the interdisciplinary sharing of TEL best practice. In this session, university colleagues will share the transformational impact of the initiative on: teaching practice, the student experience and professional development.

The document outlines the DigiLearn initiative at UCLan which aims to support staff in developing digital and technology-enabled approaches to learning, teaching, research and leadership. It describes the tiered DigiLearn framework including practitioner, advocate and champion levels achieved through completing digital pathways and activities. Examples are given of two staff members' digital journeys and how DigiLearn has benefited them, including accessing training, widening their networks, and enhancing their teaching practices. Role profiles are provided for the levels of engagement within the DigiLearn community.

Led by Scott Hibberson, subject specialist - online learning and the digital student experience, Jisc. With contributions from Saf Arfan, vice-principal for development and innovation at Salford City College Dr Liz Bennett, director of learning and teaching at the University of Huddersfield Connect more in Liverpool, 21 June 2016

Led by Chris Thomson, subject specialist for online learning and the digital student experience, Jisc. With contributions from Esam Baboukhan, advanced practitioner, City of Westminster College. There will be a focus how technology can support learning and teaching for a better student experience. Local providers will be sharing how their technology-based approaches have made a difference for learners and teachers. Connect more in London, 28 June 2016

While every year is active in the federal and state courts, 2015 saw several cases focused on the accessibility of online content. These cases demonstrate that the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Office for Civil Rights (OCR) are taking a more comprehensive position on digital access, and organizations across industries should take note of the precedents being set to better understand their legal obligations. In this webinar, Paul Grossman, who served as the OCR Chief Regional Attorney in San Francisco for 30 years, will analyze key illustrative cases and decisions in 2015 that have potential impact on campus and organization policies, practices, and environments as they relate to web accessibility. This presentation will cover: - Legal requirements impacting web accessibility - What is a "public accommodation" subject to Title III of the ADA? - Captioning lawsuit against Harvard and MIT - Cases of "deliberate indifference" - Key DOJ/OCR compliance reviews in 2015 - Accommodating employees - The legal horizon for web accessibility

Presentation delivered by Kellie Mote, accessibility specialist at Jisc, as part of a webinar in partnership with College Development Network (CDN), streamed on 20th February, 2020.

This document summarizes the agenda for the 46th meeting of Jisc's student experience experts group. The meeting will include presentations and discussions on the future of assessment, transforming assessment and feedback through technology, and equipping staff with digital capabilities. Presentations will cover Jisc's research on the future of assessment, examples of effective practice from Manchester Metropolitan University and Preston's College, and supporting new students' digital experience. The agenda also includes virtual coffee breaks and a lunch break. Recordings and materials from the event will be made available on Jisc's website.

This document summarizes the LexDis website and its goals of being participatory, empowering, social, and casual while also building skills. It discusses how the website was originally created in 2009 to share learner experiences with e-learning and how it has evolved, including an external evaluation in 2016 that found 17% of users had disabilities. The document outlines feedback from 2016 users including suggestions to break up content into smaller sections, add date filtering and sharing options on social media. It concludes by thanking E.A. Draffan and listing some strategies for all students including MOOCs, flipped classrooms, alternate formats for media and assessments, and open educational resources.

With accessibility on many schools' minds, campuses across the country are creating new roles (IT Accessibility Coordinator, Accessible Technology Specialist, Accessibility Manager, etc.) to help them comply with web accessibility laws and guidelines. But what exactly does an IT Accessibility Coordinator do? In this webinar, you'll learn the answer to that question directly from Kara Zirkle, the IT Accessibility Coordinator at George Mason University. Looking at the responsibilities and expectations of the role, Kara will discuss strategies for accomplishing accessibility goals at the university level. This presentation will cover: - What are the responsibilities of an IT Accessibility Coordinator? - What are the expectations and the realistic goals for the role? - Budgeting for accessibility - Building an accessibility strategy at your school - Getting administrative buy-in & centralizing efforts - George Mason University's road to accessibility - Challenges Kara has encountered along the way

Building capability for new digital leadership, pedagogy and efficiency, delivered by Sarah Davies at the Jisc Learning and teaching practice experts group