The document discusses an online workshop aimed at introducing biosciences foundation year students to digital capabilities at the University of Surrey, utilizing the Jisc discovery tool. It emphasizes student engagement in shaping learning and teaching initiatives through a co-design approach. The workshop included discussions on information literacy and digital wellbeing, highlighting the importance of embedding digital capabilities within the curriculum.

1. Introducing students to
Digital Capabilities Online
a case study with students from Biosciences Foundation Year
Joel Miller
Irina Niculescu
Cara Beard
Jessica Le
Dr Sam Hopkins
University of Surrey

2. Overview
Context
Workshop
Follow Up

3. ‘It’s useful but I wouldn’t use it in my free time’
(EduInterns’ initial reaction to the JISC Discovery tool, September 2019)
Online workshop introduction to ‘digital capabilities’:
• Tailored the introduction to the framework and tool from a student
perspective in collaboration with Sam Hopkins (Teaching Fellow FHMS)
• Builds on existing curricular opportunities
In the future:
• continue exploring student-led approaches and motivators
• ‘Free time’ vs ‘embedded in the curriculum’

4. The ‘EduInterns’ model –students
introducing ’digital capabilities’
• A group of 6 students doing their PTY within the Education Division at
University of Surrey
• We take every opportunity to engage students as partners or collaborators
in shaping L&T initiatives (trans)disciplinary
• Using a co-design approach and principles of equitable student-staff
partnerships

5. Foundation Year For Biosciences

6. Workshop
1.What do digital capabilities mean to you?
Introduction to digital capabilities
Tailored Elements: Information Literacy & Digital Wellbeing
Introduction to JISC Discovery Tool
What do digital capabilities mean to you?

7. Digital Capabilities Word Cloud

8. Introduction

9. Information Literacy

10. Digital Wellbeing

11. JISC Discovery Tool

12. Digital Capabilities Word Cloud

13. Follow-Up