student innovators: innovating digital technology change in fe
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Student Innovators - Innovating digital technology change in FECatherine Hartell, Digital learning coach, Gloucestershire College
Student InnovatorsInnovating digital technology change in FE
Catherine Hartell – Digital Learning Coach, Gloucestershire College
About GC
RFD
Gloucester
Cheltenham
Introduction
Who are the Student
Innovators?
The beginnings
What does it take to be a Student Innovator?
Experimenting with different
apps and giving
feedback
Meet up with Heads of School
Work with staff to develop projects
The Blog!
App Collections
Rewards
- End of Year Party
- App voucher of their choice
- Mozilla Open Badge
“I found it interesting becoming a Student Innovator as it helped me gain confidence through meeting with other students from college and also taking on board their opinions as well as my own. I took part in learning walk which meant that I observed a lesson taking on board what technology was used and what other things could be put into place to benefit the students. ”
(Hayley, Health and Social Care)
Rewards
What is the impact?
1. Head of School• Students visiting classes in their area
• Making apps reviewed by Student Innovators part of the Induction programme
• Collating apps; ‘Technology Toolbox’
• Sharing in Team Meetings
Impact
Staff Comment“The Student Innovators give us really useful feedback on latest apps and technology. Their thoughts feed directly into our planning because they’re objective, honest and they represent a young person’s perspective. And we listen! For example, our tutors are already using the ‘Yammer’ app with their students, based on a recommendation from Liam. Being an Innovator is great for the students themselves, as it gives them an alternative outlet to explore and develop their skills. And it’s helpful for staff too. All round this is a brilliant initiative.”
(Head of School - Computing)
2. Wider College
• Blog!
• Staff Induction Course
• Used in Blended Learning/ Online Learning
• Monthly Staff magazine – “Tech Tips”
• Directed Study iPad apps
Impact
Staff Comment
“I now find that learners are more positive and open about their spelling difficulties and able to address this important area that cuts across all subject areas, in a more adult way. It is also a useful tool for their future independence, as well as preparation for the world of work.”
(Foundation Studies Lecturer)
The Challenges
What challenges have there been?
CommunicationMarketing
Recruiting
How we are overcoming the challenges!
• Fresher’s Fayre
• All Staff emails
• Using a variety of communication tools
• Student Development Team
• More posters!
Challenges
Fresher's Fayre
The Future
Future
Aurasma project to help students with
key words
Developing promotion ‘Innovation
Lounge’ & ‘Revision Hub’
New collections!
The most important thing…
...Listen to your students!
New collections!Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @GCDigiTech & @InnovatorsGC
Thank you.
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Catherine HartellDigital learning coach, Gloucestershire CollegeEmail: [email protected]: @GCDigiTech@InnovatorsGC
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02/05/2023
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