1. 1. To develop your own digital
literacies
Digital literacies can be defined as the
capabilities which fit someone for living,
learning and working in a digital society.
JISC: https://www.jisc.ac.uk/guides/developing-students-digital-literacy
2. The staff do not need to be technology experts;
communications skills, flexibility and an
eagerness to learn and share are much more
important.
JISC: https://www.jisc.ac.uk/guides/developing-students-digital-literacy
2. To boost your confidence in
using digital media for teaching
3. 3. To deeply understand the
nature of Technology-Enhanced
Learning
Learning technology is the broad range of
communication, information and related
technologies that can be used to support
learning, teaching, and assessment.
Association for Leaning Technology: http://www.alt.ac.uk/about-alt/what-learning-technology
4. 4. To look at the technological
developments and their
implications for teaching
The pace of technological change is accelerating
and the impact of digital technology will
continue to have a profound effect on society. It
is critical to fully understand these technological
developments and their implications for
teaching, learning and assessment.
FELTAG (2013): Paths forward to a digital future for Further Education and Skills
5. 5. To ensure the effective use of
digital technology in learning
…which does not mean digital technology in
teaching is not the end goal in itself.
FELTAG (2013): Paths forward to a digital future for Further Education and Skills
6. 6. International institutions are
encouraging educators to use
digital technologies
The European Commission initiative Opening Up
Education2 (September 2013 calls for member
states to support innovative teaching and
learning environments.
EC: http://ec.europa.eu/education/policy/strategic-framework/education-technology.htm
7. 7. To prepare students for real
life
A recent report found that 90% of jobs require
digital skills to some degree and skills gap costs
economy around £63bn a year in lost income
BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-36510266
8. 8. To tackle digital exclusion
It is thought 12.6 million adults lack basic digital
skills, while 5.8 million have never used the
internet at all. Digital exclusion and systemic
problems with education and training need to
be urgently addressed, a recent report said.
BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-36510266
