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Analysing analytics

Being a linguist at heart, I chose to jump into the new Cetis Analytics Series of briefing papers with no. 5, What is analytics? Definition and essential characteristics, by Adam Cooper. Adam considers some definitions of analytics from other sources before plumping for this description: Analytics is the process of developing actionable insights through problem […]

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Analysing your Learning

Way back in 2005 I visited Alton College to look at a Moodle module they had created to make access to the NLN materials easier for teaching staff. They’d also invested quite a lot of effort into developing individual learning plans for students to access online. The plans included target grades and a progress tracker […]

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JISC: Sharing effective practice in lifelong learning, e-portfolios, innovation in FE, digital literacies and learning environments

The JISC e-Learning Programme team is pleased to announce the release of five new publications on the themes of lifelong learning, e-portfolio implementation, innovation in further education, digital literacies, and extending the learning environment. These publications will be of interest to managers and practitioners in further and higher education and work based learning. Three of […]

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Digital literacies Publications and resources

JISC on Air Radio Show – developing digital literacies for working in a digital world

In the seventh episode of our online radio programmes – JISC On Air – we are exploring how colleges and universities are developing digital literacies for working in a digital world. This is the second part of a two-part series, focusing on digital literacies. Part one is available here. In this show, Kim Catcheside, interviews […]

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Assessment and feedback Publications and resources

Transforming assessment and feedback resources

This week sees the launch of a set of new pages in the JISC Design Studio around Transforming Assessment and Feedback. These now form a hub for existing and emergent work in this area where, under a series of themes, you can explore what we currently know about enhancing assessment and feedback practice with technology, […]

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Digital literacies Publications and resources

JISC on Air: Digital Literacy – delivering the agenda within colleges and universities

JISC has a series of bi-monthly ‘radio shows’ (podcasts) for busy senior managers called JISC on Air. These shows offer insight and inspiration by revealing the ways institutions address key challenges in learning, teaching and course management with the help of digital technologies. The latest episode of JISC on Air features people and projects involved […]

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Learning in a Digital Age – the new effective practice guide from JISC

Pre-order your copy now The latest guide in the well-received JISC Effective Practice series, Learning in a Digital Age: Extending higher education opportunities for lifelong learning, will be available from 15th June following its launch on 13/14th June at the Blended Learning Conference, at the University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield., An increasing number of students are […]