all aboard - building digital confidence

3main features

1A new approach to developing a digital skills framework

Digital Skills – the ‘problem’Students need high levels of skill and confidence

for employmentAcademic staff/faculty need skills to provide up to

date learning experiencesSupport staff need skills to develop their specialist

expertise

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Typical ‘solution’ Embed digital skills training in the curriculum, formal,

credit-bearing courses Professional Development workshops for Academic

staff/faculty ‘Competency framework’ produced for support staff,

with skills defined per role/grade All underpinned by comprehensive policy document

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Operating Systems

Jargon Busting

Devices & Hardware

Databases

Word Processing

Spreadsheets

Data Storage

Presentation Skills

Presentation Tools

Online Teaching

Simulations

Response Systems

Digital Badges

Learning Design

Search

Blogs Podcasting

Discussion Boards

Online Identity Digital Footprint

Social Networks

Messaging

Collaboration Tools

Email

Web Mechanics

BrowsersOnline NavigationEthics

Data Protection

Password ManagementCollate Content

Digital Copyright

Wikis

Publication TypesReputation

Privacy

Safety

Tablets

Security

CodingApp Development

Search EnginesSources

Mobile Technologies

Smartphones

OERs

Web Content

E-portfolios

Avoiding Plagiarism

Sharing Data

Referencing

MetacognitionAccessibility Tools

Time Management

Digital Cameras

Organisational Tools

Keywords

Critical Evaluation

Screencasts

Journals

Design Thinking

Remixing Content

Course Design Learning Design

Lecture CaptureClassroom Technologies

Interactive Displays

Flipped Classroom

Filetypes

VLE

Mind Mapping

Project Management

Animation

Online Communication

Digital Images

Accessible Content

Video Conferencing

Streaming

Audio ResourcesVideo Resources

Creative Commons

Producing Content

Tools & Technologies

Teach & Learn

Create & Innovate

Communicate & Collaborate

Find & Use

Identity & Wellbeing

Connecting with each other and sharing ideas, regardless of distance or time.

The skills and literacies needed to find relevant information and data and how to apply such information in an effective way and subject it to scrutiny, whether for effective learning or for research, scholarship and professional purposes.

The technical and the practical aspects of the range of tools and technologies available and useful in the support of learning, teaching, research, managing and thriving in the digital age.

Understanding the nature of your online self, data and information, privacy and protection, and taking care of yourself, others and information, in ways that are ethical and respectful

Being confident and empowered over the use of technologies to make new resources, express yourself, and take opportunities to develop new approaches and ways of interpreting ideas and the world around us.

How to get the most out of technologies and materials to encourage engaged learning and make sense of new knowledge.

Supporting the National Digital Skills Framework

Digital Confidence Profile Tool Shareable, multimedia, interactive learning materials

Simple, interactiveMapped to frameworkData captured (anonymously)

Knowledge/Experiential Skills Levels. Each topic is a station on the Metro.

Customised to suit any group or need, building minicourses with badges for achivement

Travelcards – simple approach to curriculum design

Supporting the National Digital Skills Framework

Digital Confidence Profile Tool Shareable, multimedia, interactive learning materials

Simple, interactiveMapped to frameworkData captured (anonymously)

Knowledge/Experiential Skills Levels. Each topic is a station on the Metro.

Customised to suit any group or need, building minicourses with badges for achivement

Travelcards – simple approach to curriculum design

2Open Badges to record achievement & build confidence

Digital Badges – they’re spreading!

From digital skills, to graduate attributes and professional development

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Capturing badges, storing CVs, CPD records, linking to publications and allowing re-export to other platforms (eg LinkedIn), embedding in websites, etc.

Compliance with OBI

Open Badge Passport

‘Hallmarks’(Using Digital Badge system)

Intermediate, component achievements

Personal Profiles2

3Partnership: academic staff, support staff, students – and others

Partnerships & Collaboration

Digital Champions Digital Ambassadors

Research, development & sharing

Enthusiastic, energetic & creativeStudent partnership projects across all institutions

Surveys, interviews & focus groupsCollaborative funding bidsFree design tools & resource packs

Metro Map idea being shared, adapted and translated. Highlighted in international conferences. Impact on professional development , AllAboard2017…….

National & International

Partnerships & Collaboration

Digital Champions Digital Ambassadors

Research, development & sharing

Enthusiastic, energetic & creativeStudent partnership projects across all institutions

Surveys, interviews & focus groupsCollaborative funding bidsFree design tools & resource packs

Metro Map idea being shared, adapted and translated. Highlighted in international conferences. Impact on professional development , AllAboard2017…….

National & International

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