The document discusses the integration of emerging technologies in learning resource centres, emphasizing the importance of user-centered library designs and accessibility. It highlights various resources, including free online tools, mobile applications, and social media, to support inclusive learning for diverse student populations. Additionally, it encourages collaboration and exploration of new technologies to enhance the digital student experience.

1. for learning resource centres
11/02/2015 Some emerging technologies
Image credit:Thom Cochrane
https://www.flickr.com/photos/thomcochran
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http://bit.ly/1CM8HDl

2. The emerging Jisc ScotlandTeam 2
Head of Scotland and
Northern Ireland
Jason Miles-Campbell
Account Manager
Recruitment underway
Account Manager
Penny Robertson
Account Manager
Recruitment underway
Subject Matter Expert
Access and Inclusion
Margaret McKay
Subject Matter Expert
IT and Network
Mark
Subject Matter Expert
Learning,Teaching and Assessment
Celeste McLaughlin
Community
Engagement Officer
Lynn McHugh
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/scotland

3. Spoon technology: now and in future
Image credit: Heather Moore http://bit.ly/1uw1bJL
Movie credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fS01kn6YJ94

4. Changing learning spaces
“Libraries are updating their
facilities to be configured around
users instead of collections”.
»NMC Horizon Report: 2014 library
edition
Image credits:
top: JohnTyler Community College
Libraries blog
bottom: University ofWorcester

5. Online resources and courses
Some free examples:
»OpenLearn http://www.open.edu/openlearn/
»SMIRK – Glasgow Caledonian Library’s information
literacy learning resource for mobile (adapted from
their SMILE web resource)
› Preview on the web
http://www.gcu.ac.uk/library/SMIRK/Start.html
› Download mobile version from the Jorum repository
http://find.jorum.ac.uk/resources/19314

6. Social media
As well as being a potential learning tool for
students/learners, social media offer great professional
networking and CPD channels for library and teaching
staff. A couple of examples:
»University of Exeter Library Facebook
»23mobilethings – a blog exploring the potential of
mobile tools for delivering library services
http://23mobilethings.net/wpress/

7. Augmented reality
»Jisc AR explorations at MIMAS
»http://mimas.ac.uk/expertise/aug
mented-reality/
»Judy Bloxham explains why she
got hooked on AR for Further
Education
»https://www.youtube.com/watc
h?v=LHSyonBtNHQ&feature=y
outu.be

8. Over to you…
Pick an area of emerging technology:
»What is about it that engages you?
»What new possibilities could it open up for your
students/learners?
»What do you think the reactions of the college
community might be to this technology change?

9. Supporting and engaging the digital
student/learner
Image credit: http://bit.ly/1zPwH4V

10. Supporting Inclusive Approaches
Courtesy of Alistair McNaught, Subject Matter Expert Jisc

11. How accessible is your library provision?
http://tiny.cc/AccessibleLibrary

12. What is Load2Learn?
A free online resource of UK curriculum materials in accessible formats for
all educational levels.
More than 3,700 books (including textbooks and reading schemes)
downloadable as Word, PDF, EPUB, audio and braille.
Over 3,000 accessible images to support the curriculum and general
interest.
Past exam papers.
Sheet music.
Extensive ‘how to’ training guides and videos.

13. Members
3,320 members (1,603 different schools/organisations)
591 members downloaded resources in June 2014.
Reach 6 per cent of UK schools and colleges:
22 Universities
85 Sixth Form/FE Colleges
634 Secondary Schools
574 Primary Schools
73 Special Schools
66 all age schools
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14. James Clay, Mobile:The State of Play University of Bolton 15 June 2010

15. For many learners it is important to
have devices that don’t say
“I have a disability!”
as soon as you walk into a
room with one.
Rummel-Hudson, R.
Making weird cool 5 April 2010,
http://tinyurl.com/3236qbq

16. iPad as a productivity tool
*
http://tiny.cc/iPadInclusion

17. iPad Accessibility & Usability Features
»The iPad comes with assistive features that allow people an
equal experience of iOS.
» Features:
1. Quicktype, dictation
2. Siri,
3. Zoom (using gestures),
4. Invert colours,
5. Larger text, bold text,
6. Pinch to zoom
7. Colour change,
8. VoiceOver,
9. Accessibility shortcut,
10.Guided access,
11.Assistive touch,
12.Switch control.
Getting to grips with basic iPad operation

18. Resources that support learners with
Specific Learning Difficulties
(and/or reading & writing difficulties)
» http://bit.ly/CALL-Dyslexia-Wheel
Version 1.2, May 2014 CALL Scotland, The University of Edinburgh.

19. Resources that support learners with Autistic Spectrum
Disorders
» http://tinyurl.com/Apps4ASD

20. Resources that assist learners with AAC communication support needs
» http://tinyurl.com/Apps4AAC
By Sally Millar and Gillian McNeill CALL Scotland 2014, University of Edinburgh

21. How do you know if the information
you create is accessible?

22. Provide Information in Alternative Format
Offer a tagline in your information e.g. Edinburgh University.
'if you require this document in an alternative format,
such as large print or a coloured background, please
contact…..’
http://tiny.cc/EdUniAltFormat

23. Learn how to use free and easy to use technologies such as
Balabolka to produce
mp3/audio versions of text based information
’this information is also available as an audio file which
can be accessed at the bottom of this document’
http://www.jisctechdis.ac.uk/tbx/balabolka
Provide Information in Alternative Format

24. The University of Kent offers access to Robobraille which is an alt/format
conversion service.
Free to students, institutions pay a subscription.
http://tiny.cc/RoboBrailleKent
http://tiny.cc/RobobrailleStudent
Provide Information in Alternative Format

25. Ensure that any audio/visual information is provided with
captioning (or at least a text based alternative) to describe
what is being said to those who might have difficulty
hearing it.
http://tiny.cc/CaptionYouTube
Provide Information in Alternative Format

26. TechdisToolbox
http://www.jisctechdis.ac.uk/tbx

27. Technology
Working withWindows
Working with MacOSX
Mobile Phones
Tablet Devices
Using theWeb
Free Software
AssistiveTechnologies

28. Over to you…
Supporting the digital student experience with your
emerging technology:
»What challenges may need to be addressed?
»What step/s could you take?
»Who could you collaborate with?
»Pop your ideas in the Padlet
http://bit.ly/1CM8HDl

29. For more info…
…about this workshop
Lis Parcell
Subject matter expert
lis.parcell@jisc.ac.uk
jisc.ac.uk

30. For more info…
…on accessibility and inclusion
Margaret McKay
Subject matter expert
margaret.mckay@jisc.ac.uk
jisc.ac.uk

31. Find out more…
…about all other Jisc services
Jason Miles-Campbell
Head of Jisc Scotland
jason.miles-
campbell@jisc.ac.uk
jisc.ac.uk
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