- 1.Sheila MacNeill Exploring the Digital University, ALT
Scotland, 3 June 2014 #altc #openscot
2. The new competition, the real threat . . . is the emergence
of entirely new models of university which are seeking to exploit
the radically changed circumstances that are the result of
globalisation and the digital revolution. An Avalanche is coming,
Higher Education and the Revolution Ahead IPPR , March 2013
(http://www.ippr.org/publication/55/10432/an-avalanche-is-coming-higher-
education-and-the-revolution-ahead) 3. There is no doubt that
digital technologies have had a profound impact upon the management
of learning. Institutions can now recruit, register, monitor, and
report on students with a new economy, efficiency, and (sometimes)
creativity yet, evidence of digital technologies producing real
transformation in learning and teaching remains elusive Decoding
Learning, the proof, promise and potential of digital education
Nesta, November 2012
(http://www.nesta.org.uk/library/documentsDecodingLearningReport_v12.pdf)
4. What is a digital university? http://youtu.be/bAPUXGIH4Tw 5. A
Digital University: key themes Digital Participation Information
Literacy Learning Environments Curriculum & Course Design 6.
Digital University Matrix Digital Participation Information
Literacy *Glocalization *Widening access *Civic role and
responsibilities *Community engagement *Networks (human and
digital) *Technological affordances *High level concepts and
perceptions influencing practice *Staff & student engagement
and development *Effective development and use of infrastructure
Curriculum and Course Design Learning Environment *Constructive
alignment *Curriculum representations, course management,
pedagogical innovation *Recruitment and marketing *Reporting, data,
analytics *Physical and digital *Pedagogical and social *Research
and enquiry *Staff and Resources 7. Case Study 1: Edinburgh Napier
University : Digital Futures Working Group 8. Background Initial
round table discussion about current digital practice and provision
within the University in September 2012 Digital Futures: exploring
Edinburgh Napier Universitys technological ambitions Symposium
December 2012 Digital Futures Working Group formed to further
explore current practice and future possibilities in six key areas,
with input from external critical friends 9. Developing digital
literacies Digital student support provision Digitally enhanced
education Digital research and leadership Digital infrastructure
and integration Digital communication and outreach 10. Three Key
Outputs 1. Initial rich picture report of current practice 2.
Short-term recommendations 3. Visioning document of possible future
options In addition to a Benchmarking document covering national
policy, funded national initiatives and institutional practices
within and beyond the UK Higher Education sector 11. Case Study 2:
GCU Developing our Digital Future 12. Digital Participation Digital
& Information Literacy Our vision is to be a successful
international university delivering access and excellence, with a
strong commitment to the common good. Create successful global
graduates and citizens and deliver economic and social benefit for
the communities we serve Globally networked Global Learning
Enriching cities and communities Engaging globally Innovating for
social impact Digital Learning/technology Inclusive, accessible
learning Collaborative working within GCU and with our partners
Globally-recognised profile, positioning and esteem Digital
Development Curriculum & Course Design Learning Environment
Engaged Learning Personalised Learning Flexible Learning Real world
problem solving Transforming lives through education and research
Our mission as a University is to provide an outstanding inclusive
learning environment Flexible Learning Broader and deeper learning
Buildings are better connected Social learning spaces and improved
academic teaching areas, services and facilities A vibrant and
dynamic technological and physical infrastructure Current
mission/vision/K PIs Strategy for Learning Heart of the Campus
Developing 2020 Strategy 13. Digital University Consultation Day
Cross Institution Event Individual and institutional experience of
digital participation Present, short-term (2015), longer term
(2020): realities and aspirations 14. Emerging Themes
Infrastructure digital and physical Digital Literacy staff and
students Learning and Teaching technology implementation plans Data
Open Education Cohering around student engagement 15. Contact info:
[email protected]; @sheilmcn More info:
https://howsheilaseesit.wordpress.com/2013/12/10/exploring-the-digital-university/
Thanks to Keith Smyth and Bill Johnston
