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.

1. London – 11 June
A practice-informed
approach to recognition
and development
Chris Melia,
Alice Thompson,
Nick Bohannon

2. A practice-informed approach to
recognition and development
Chris Melia Alice Thompson Nick Bohannon
@ChrisLearnTech @alice_thompson9 @nickbohannon01

3. 1/10
Time and support to
innovate in their practice
1/10
Reward or recognition
when developing digital
aspects of their role
3/10
Guidance about the
digital skills they should
have as a teacher
3/10
Regular opportunities to
develop their digital skills
Jisc Digital experience insights survey 2018

4. The MEC - education.microsoft.com

5. A practice-informed approach to TELA practice-informed approach to TEL

6. Break down divisional barriers
Disseminate consistent TEL messages
Encourage interdisciplinary conversation
Share best teaching and learning practices
A hub for peer support
Ever-expanding knowledge bank
Catalyst for digital enhancement
Building a community of digital practice

7. DigiPath
I. Complete 1/6 digital pathways
DigiLearn Community
I. Recognised contribution
Microsoft Surface technology
I. Attend an introductory workshop
Microsoft Educator Community (MEC)
I. Achieve Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) status
 Identify where you have adopted a technology-enabled approach in
any three of the following areas:
o Assessment and feedback
o Resources and content
o Communication and collaboration
o Research and development
o Strategy and leadership
Prerequisite: Practitioner status
DigiPath
II. Complete 3/6 digital pathways
DigiLearn Community
II. Support and respond to colleagues
Microsoft Surface technology
II. Evidence where using your device has positively impacted practice
Microsoft Educator Community (MEC)
II. Achieve Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE) status
 Write a guest post for the UCLan Technology Enabled Learning and
Teaching (TELT) blog
 Write a detailed case study around a digitally-inspired approach to
learning, teaching, research or leadership
 Present a digitally-inspired approach to L T R or L, at an internal event
(course, School, Faculty or University level)
 Evidence where you have supported a colleague through successful
achievement of their DigiLearn Practitioner status
 Upload a short video to the DigiLearn Flipgrid space - offering your
support to colleagues
Prerequisite: Advocate status
DigiPath
III. Complete 6/6 digital pathways
DigiLearn Community
III. Share technology-enabled practice
Microsoft Surface technology
III. Evidence how you are supporting colleagues in the use of their device
Microsoft Educator Community (MEC)
III. Share your MIEE submission link with the DigiLearn community
 Evidence how you are supporting colleagues in the adoption of
innovative digital approaches to L T R or L
 Co-ordinate an event, activity or initiative at S F or U level, to share
and promote technology-enabled practice
OR feature in a TELT video case study
 External presentation or written piece around a digitally-inspired
approach to L T R or L
 Evidence where you have mentored a colleague to support their
transition from DigiLearn Practitioner to Advocate
 Reflecting upon your overall journey, how has DigiLearn positively
advanced: teaching practice, the student experience, and your
professional development
Practitioner Advocate Champion

8. Digi-buddies and mentors

9.  Contributes to the Faculty DigiLearn
Community
 Is a confident user of Microsoft Surface
technology
 Holds Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator
(MIE) status
 Has reflected on a number of their own
technology-enabled approaches to learning,
teaching, research or leadership
 Actively supports and responds to
colleagues in the Faculty DigiLearn
Community
 Demonstrates the use of Microsoft Surface
technology to enhance their working practice
 Holds Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert
(MIEE) status
 Shares digital practice internally through case
studies, blog posts, presentations
 Buddies with colleagues to support their
engagement with DigiLearn
 Supports DigiLearn events and initiatives at
School and Faculty level
 Attends and contributes at Faculty DigiLearn
Engagement Team meetings
 Champions best practice across the
Faculty DigiLearn Community
 Supports colleagues in making the most of
Microsoft Surface technology in their working
practice
 Holds MIEE status and regularly updates their
skills through the Microsoft Educator
Community
 Shares innovative digital practice both
internally and externally through case studies,
blog posts, presentations and publications
 Mentors colleagues across all three levels of
the DigiLearn framework
 Supports DigiLearn events and initiatives at
Faculty, University and Sector level
 Works closely with the TELT team to support
the ongoing development of the DigiLearn
initiative
 Initiates and chairs meetings with the Faculty’s
DigiLearn Engagement Team
 Holds membership with a University-level
academic working group
 Actively contributes to the DigiLearn Sector
Community
Role profiles

10. Alice’s digital journey
Limited
confidence
and
experience
Became a
member of
DigiLearn
community
Started to
experiment
with
technologies
Recognised
the value of
technology in
L&T

11. Alice: Value of DigiLearn
Access to training,
development and support
Widened network of
inspirational colleagues
Provided perspective on best
use of technology
Ability to share experiences
and help others

12. Collaboration and module development with
colleagues
Flipped classroom, student self-
assessment and MEQs
Recording module assessment briefs
E-portfolio submissions
Student communities of learning
Alice: Technology-enhanced practice

13. Alice: Impact on the student experience
Greater
sense of
community
More
diversity and
flexibility in
learning
Increased
peer support
Development
of 21st
Century skills

14. Nick’s digital journey
Invested
time &
encouraged
colleagues
Became a
member of
DigiLearn
community
Identified
challenges
and sought
solutions
Interested in
technology
& exploring
potential

15. Structured
development pathway
A platform to support
other staff
Nick: Value of DigiLearn
Recognition for
innovative practice
Professional
development & events
Network of inspiration
& expertise

16. Nick: Technology-enhanced practice
.
Vastly improved student engagement
Liberation from traditional class-based
activities
Freedom to work more flexibly

17. Microsoft
Teams
Increased availability
of the academic team
Peer support and
encouragement
Readily available
resources
Sharing of clear and
consistent messages
Nick: Impact on the student experience

19. 84%“enables me to have
an active voice in
group discussion”
88%“provides direct
access to tutor
support”
89%“helped me build
connections with
fellow students”
The student voice – Microsoft Teams

20. Assessment strategy
Professional
framework
Curriculum planning
work-ready
graduate
The work-ready graduate

21. 90%agreed their skills and/or
knowledge had increased
following participation in
the programme
76%have been able to apply
these skills and/or
knowledge into aspects of
their practice
Evaluating DigiLearn

22. 88%felt their TEL support
network had expanded
following participation
in the programme
68%felt more able to support
others in relation to
their technology-
enabled practice
Evaluating DigiLearn

24.  Regular guest webinars
 Shared case studies
 DigiLearn model, framework,
role profiles and case study
 DigiLab – knowledge share
Collaborate with us – #DigiLearnSector

25. AThompson15@uclan.ac.uk
@alice_thompson9
Thank you
CMelia@uclan.ac.uk
@ChrisLearnTech
NBohannon@uclan.ac.uk
@nickbohannon01