Open consultation event, 20 January, 2015
The Studio, 51 Lever Street, Manchester, M1 1FN
Agenda
10:00 Arrival and Registration
Time to look at publications and posters
10:30 Welcome and introductions
Sarah Knight, Senior Co-Design Manager, Student Experience, Jisc.
Introducing the aims of the FE Digital Student project, the consultation process, and what we hope to get out of the day.
10:45 What does the research say (and not)?
Liz Browne, Head of Centre of Education Consultancy and Development
Headline findings from the desk study phase of the project.
Activity: When and how are different learners challenged and supported?
- What the research says (PPT)
- FEDS_Literature Review Executive Summary (PDF)
- What the research says handout (Word)
11:45 Coffee
Time to review findings from other groups
12.00 What FE learners say
Greg Benfield, Educational Development Consultant, Oxford Brookes University
Headline findings from the FE learner focus groups.
Activity: What would it look like if we met these challenges?
- What FE learners say (PPT)
- What FE learners say Activity CARDS (PPT)
- Synthesis of focus group findings handout (Word)
12:40 Reporting back
13:00 Lunch
Time to review and reflect on outcomes of the morning
14:00 What is working?
Deborah Millar, Head of e-Learning, Blackburn College
Engaging learners in developing the digital environment Slides
14:30 Tools for engaging learners
Examples of tools and techniques to engage learners in conversations about digital projects and agendas.
- FEDS learner profile (PDF)
- Incoming Student Surveys (PDF)
- Social Media Learners Conversations (PDF)
- FEDS_Group Protocol (PDF)
- ‘Enhancing the digital experience for students’ cards
- ‘Digital Students are Different’ posters
15:15 Next steps
What are the priorities for your college/provider? What support would help from Jisc and its partners?
15:30 Close