This document summarizes the key points from a presentation on embracing digital technologies at the University of Glasgow. It discusses how the digital landscape is changing student and university experiences, with students expecting more flexible and technology-enabled learning. It also outlines some of the projects and initiatives the university has undertaken to transform teaching and learning, such as developing an e-learning strategy, online courses, and improving learning spaces and support for staff. The presentation argues that universities must mainstream digital pedagogies and technologies to meet student and market demands in an increasingly digital world.

1. ALT-C 2015
Reasons to be open –
embracing the digital
landscape
Kerr Gardiner Kerr.Gardiner@Glasgow.ac.uk
Learning & Teaching Centre

2. “Business Case”
is it worth it
“OPEN”
not in the vocabulary
“Research vs Teaching”
priorities
“Traditional”
campus based &
face-to-face
Slide 1
BACKGROUND
“Digital Landscape”
changing world
“Embrace don’t Add”
tech is still added
“Transform not
Translate”
think differently
CHANGES

3. “E-Learning Benchmarking”
institutional capability
“Digital Natives Surveys”
provided local data
“Literature”
team reading
reviews for
projects
team writings
Slide 2
EVIDENCE
“Local Activity”
UoG projects
“Strategic Engagement”
senior managers
resource
buy-in
“Mainstream”
part of the day job
embedded
“Projects”
focus
test-bed
APPROACH

4. “E-Learning Strategy”
later than many but essential
“Enhancement Themes”
QAA Scotland
student transitions from f-f to blended
“BOLD”
UoG online course
development
~£2.5M investment
“MOOCs”
FutureLearn
3 done
9 in pipelinePROJECTS
“Show & Tell”
UoG student led
showcase student TELT activity
“OEPS”
£1M Govt investment
practice not resource
“L&T Hub”
new student centric
learning building

5. “Learning Technology”
adaption of existing tools
new tools
hub & spoke support
“PIP”
programme approval adapted
“Awareness”
L&T committee
institutional focus
SLIDE 3
“Media Production”
investment
focus
hub & spoke model
“Student Services”
significant review
“Openness”
copyright issues
control
re-use
not re-use

6. “Embed & Mainstream”
cottage-industry will fail
“Senior Management”
get them onboard
“Don’t give up”
keep plugging away
take opportunities as they arise
Cairry-oot
“Make it Relevant”
localise evidence base
relate previous experience
to current institution
“Re-use”
in practice hard to
re-purpose “Openness”
don’t push
business case

7. Digital Landscape
What it means
for the student
Activities
What it means for
the University
Opportunities &
challenges
only landscape they
know
connected
personal
time & space shifted
blurred lines between
study and home
wider access to
resources and different
delivery methods
changed student expectations
changing teaching methods
infrastructure
global challenges
changing relationships with students
assessment types
Co-ordinated activity
Celebrate existing activity
e-learning strategy
enhancement themes
physical space
staff
BYOD
strategic funding:
• BOLD
• MOOCs
• LTDF
staff development
staff support structures
delivery methods
timescales
global market competition
turning the tanker
digital pedagogy
learning literacies
in a digital landscape

9. Are we all on the same planet?
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/planet51/
Watch to 0’53 and ask

10. Useful Information
University of Glasgow Technology Surveys
http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/senateoffice/qea/studentengagement/student
surveys/firstyeartechnologysurvey/
HEA Flexible Learning https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/workstreams-
research/themes/flexible-learning
HEFCW Enhancing Learning & Teaching Through Technology
https://www.hefcw.ac.uk/policy_areas/learning_and_teaching/ELTT.aspx
Challenges and Realisations from the Higher Education Academy/JISC
Benchmarking and Pathfinder Programmes
https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/sites/default/files/resources/Bench_and_Pat
hFinalReview20080926.pdf

11. Thank you