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‘Experiences of developing institutional digital capabilities’ Chris Rowell - Regent’s University London 22 nd June 2017
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‘Experiences of developing institutional digital capabilities’
Chris Rowell - Regent’s University London
22nd June 2017
Regent’s University London…
Staff…..
What we do…
The 12 Apps of Christmas
What is it?
3 iterations...so far
• Trial a specific app for learning/teaching/research
in own context based on an informed rationale
• Reflect on how apps can be used within their
learning, teaching and research context.
• Discuss opportunities and challenges which
influence more widely the use of apps in Higher
Education.
Learning Outcomes:
2015 apps….
Mixture of apps….
Course design
Pre-course survey (2015):1087 have enrolled by the end of the course
431 have completed the pre-course survey.
910 comments on the discussion boards.
Most participants heard about the course from a friend or colleague – 32%
Gender split: 78% Female 19% Male 3% Other/Unanswered
Top 3 locations: United Kingdom 83.063%, Europe (other than UK) 4.64%, Australasia 7.890%
Top 3 areas of employment: Librarians 47.332%, Lecturers/teachers 26.21%, Learning technologist 12.21%
Biggest age group 36-45, 34.12%
Reasons for doing 12AoC: 36.659% thought about integrating mobile apps but were not sure how to go about it
Percentage NOT taken a course delivered mostly or fully online before, 29.93%
Evaluation…..(1)
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Evaluation…(2):End of course survey:
‘The course was fantastic. The format and the course content was just right’.
‘really liked how the communities via twitter and discussion boards helped contextualise the apps- the course really provoked me to have a try- thank you I learned loads’
‘RUL12Aoc is quickly turning into a national institution, so please keep doing what you are doing, it is great!’
Evaluation (3):
Post course survey (103 respondents).
- 3 months after the course finished
3. 13 Interviews (of participants and facilitators)
- Themes that emerged: Christmas/Fun, Collaboration,
Discussion, Course Activity, Improvements,
Improvements, Role of Facilitator, Task Difficulty,
Task Flexibility, Twitter, Changing Behaviour,
Using apps, Personal/Professional divide,
Top tips for running a similar course:
Allocate enough time.
Course design.
Motivation.
Develop a team.
Tour de Blackboard…
10 Days of Twitter at Regents Uni….
Other things that have worked….#TOTT
School/Programme/Course workshops
Projects:
Regrets, I’ve had a few…..
The future….
The alternative….
Conclusion:
What makes BishopG different?
What do you want to do with your teaching and learning?
How does your Learning Technology affect the student experience?
How best do you want to support your staff/students?
Do you know what support/training/guidance you staff want/need?
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