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We use cookies to give you the best experience and to help improve our website. Find out more about how we use cookies. No thanks That's fine. Join us in March, in person or online, for inspiration, insights and support as we all move forwards with digital transformation. Find out more about Digifest Book your place. Audrey Watters. Audrey will give the closing keynote on day one. Dr Sarah Jones. Associate pro-vice-chancellor education transformation , De Montfort University.

How libraries are enhancing the student experience and delivering research excellence through partnerships within and beyond the institution Speaker: David Anderson, director, BRM and engagement, University of Glasgow. How are students experiencing learning online? Sarah looks at: What challenges students are facing with remote provision How colleges and universities can better support their students to provide an equitable and high quality online experience for their students.

Length 15 mins Location International Type Presentation. Harnessing digital transformation trends This session is delivered in partnership with Collabco Speakers: Jon Lock, internal communications officer, University of Gloucestershire Daniel Taylor, sales director, Collabco Digitalisation is connecting people, universities and countries in ways that vastly increase our potential.

Enabling excellent student experiences with remote identity and access services Speakers: Joe Steele, group operations manager, trust and identity, Jisc Mark Williams, identity services manager, Jisc James Edwards, international sales manager EMEA , OpenAthens In this session, we will explore why trust and ease of access to digital resources are more important to the student experience than ever before; particularly as more and more learners move to remote or blended learning.

Understanding how lifelong learning is no longer a slogan or an option, but a reality - a necessity Speaker: Lis Smith, principal and chief executive, Preston's College. How can we arm students with skills that support the latest technologies and credentials the future workforce will demand if our course approval time is longer than the shelf-life of the emerging skill set?

Length 40 mins Location International Type Panel discussion. Libraries after lockdown: from adaptive practice to service redesign Watch the recording Download a transcript for libraries after lockdown. Closing remarks A summary of the day by Liam Earney , executive director, digital resources, Jisc. Length 10 mins Location Main stage.

Length 35 mins Location Podcast studio Type Podcast. Day one closes Length. Length 15 mins Location Main stage. Length 40 mins Location Main stage Type Main stage speaker. Stream category: Tomorrow's technology, today.

Using student data to improve teaching and learning This session is delivered in partnership with Studiosity. A panel discussion with: Moderator: Steve Hoole, head of analytics for teaching and learning, Jisc David Hayes, chief data officer, The Open University Dr Arfan Ismail, head of digital learning, Blackpool and The Fylde College Christine Couper, independent consultant, University of Bedfordshire Isabelle Bristow, managing director, Europe, Studiosity This panel will discuss: How can big data and analytics be used most effectively in student outcome prediction?

Minimising drop-out rates through data, while improving student outcomes How can AI and machine learning in combination with data help with retention? How to improve student outcomes for students at risk, lifelong learning and gifted and talented?

After the COVID pivot: looking back, looking forward Speakers: Fiona Durham, FHEA learning and teaching librarian, engineering, science, languages and education, Open University In early summer , the OU Library's librarians shared practical tips from more than a decades worth of experience of library teaching online. In this presentation, Fiona will be looking at the next steps covering: Synchronous and asynchronous library teaching Acquiring feedback from online teaching and acting on it Integrating online library teaching.

How universities fix online lectures after the pandemic scramble Speaker: Dr David Kellermann, senior lecturer, University of New South Wales UNSW This session looks at how modern enterprise productivity platforms, rather than learning management systems, can facilitate the practical realisation of concepts of Education 4.

Lakes College: welcome to campus virtually Speaker: Rachel Bass, VR developer, Lakes College This session looks at how a small independent college used VR to help promote the college and help welcome students to campus virtually.

Length 30 mins Location Inspired by members Type How to Enhancing teaching and learning through drone technology Speakers: Dale Karim, teaching and learning coach, Barnsley College Rob Lea, eSystems technologist, Barnsley College Nathan Kenworthy, Barnsley College Barnsley College showcase how drone footage can provide hands on learning experiences for different topics and subjects. Digital strategy and innovation in libraries A panel discussion including: Moderator: Lis Parcell, subject specialist - digital practice library and learning resources services , Jisc David Parkes, director of library and learning services, De Montfort University Rosie Jones, head of library and student engagement, Teesside University John Hill, head of library and digital learning at University of Derby How can libraries meet growing user expectations and reimagine services that will meet future community needs?

This discussion will explore: The evolving digital behaviours and how this impacts library experiences The vital role of the physical library space How interactive technologies can provide a range of opportunities for libraries to connect with users and to bring the digital and physical services of libraries together. Length 40 mins Location Libraries Type Panel discussion. How do we prepare for a future with immersive technology within education A panel discussion including: Moderator: Dr Sarah Jones, deputy dean: computing, engineering and media, De Montfort University Dr David Swapp, senior research fellow and immersive VR lab manager, University College London James Parker, director of education improvement, USP College Sophie Costin, head of learning design, Make Real Topics include: Creating an immersive space with a wow factor Room to enable peer and collaborative learning, keeping it a social experience Real time, high quality sound and vision Versatility of space to enhance TLA without needing technical geniuses Solving the teacher shortage and cost base.

Length 40 mins Location Learning and teaching Type Panel discussion. How technology should reflect the ethos of the library Speaker: Catherine Nicole Coleman, digital research architect, Stanford Libraries, Stanford University. How to start exploring with AI? Length 15 mins Location International Type How to Length 40 mins Location Inspired by members Type Panel discussion.

Open all hours: embracing technology for individualised study support, at scale Watch the recording Download a transcript for open all hours. Speaker: Lewis McKinnon, head of partner development, UK and Europe, Studiosity While real-time engagement and feedback at scale has become the standard in a range of industries, the education sector is still yet to fully adapt to meet these expectations from 21st century learners.

Length 30 mins Location Podcast studio Type Podcast. Day two closes Length. Stream category: Digital leadership. The future of digital leadership Speaker: James Clay , head of higher education and student experience, Jisc. Closing the digital skills gap and the role of libraries Speaker: Ann D. Thornton, vice provost and university librarian, Columbia University. Stream category: HE digital leadership circle.

Stream category: FE digital leadership circle. Student engagement: strong foundations, smashing silos and meeting expectations This session is delivered in partnership with Tribal. Speakers: Mike Cope, chief technology officer, Tribal Group Max Scales, student experience and learning technology lead, Tribal Group The importance of a rich mobile offer that provides a great experience cannot be overstated.

Overcome barriers to enrolment by transforming the way you engage with students This session is delivered in partnership with Purlos. Speaker: David Bartlett, CEO, Purlos In this session, David will discuss: Tapping into the power of AI to personalise communication at scale and streamline the admissions process Why supporting students in real time, will dramatically reduce the likelihood of them dropping out or deferring How you can convert more students by working smarter, not harder.

Length 30 mins Location Libraries Type How to Length 30 mins Location Inspired by members Type Panel discussion. Length 10 mins Location Inspired by members Type Presentation. How OneKeele is driving a cultural and technological shift at Keele University Watch the recording Download the transcript for how OneKeele is driving a cultural and technological shift. Length 30 mins Location Main stage. Closing remarks A summary of the day by Louisa Dale, director of insight, Jisc.

Day three closes Length. Welcome to day four Speaker: Robin Ghurbhurun , managing director, further education and skills, Jisc. Building resilient teaching: enhancing teaching and learning to provide students with skills to drive in the digital economy Watch the recording Download the transcript for building resilient teaching. How can culture reimagine education? Watch the recording Download the transcript for how can culture reimagine education. How can you communicate culture in ways that are both true to your institution and resonant with increasingly distributed target audiences, whether they be current or future students, faculty and staff, alumni, donors, trustees, or the broader general public?

Stream category: Culture and resilience. Networking break and virtual exhibition Length 20 mins. Accessible technology 4. Simon Hayhoe, reader in education, director of public engagement, department of education, Bath University This presentation starts by defining the aims of accessible technology, inclusion and inclusive technology.

How libraries can help students do well and be well Speaker: Marilyn Clarke, director of library services, Goldsmiths, University of London In this session, Marilyn will talk about building wellbeing collections, repurposing spaces for student relaxation and working collaboratively with the university's wellbeing team. Driving the future of work through work-based learning in a world of constant change Speaker: Nazrene Mannie, executive director, GAN Global - The Global Apprenticeship Network In this session, Nazrene will look at: Understanding the role of work-based learning in the future of work context Identifying the role of the private sector in shaping work-based learning innovations Key elements of the enabling environment Good and best practice from GAN Global members.

What should educational institutions focus on when it comes to getting things right for disabled students? What have organisations learned so far when implementing Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations and are there barriers to achieving parity of learning opportunity for Disabled students? What can we expect from the policy and regulatory landscape on digital accessibly in the coming year?

Giving students a voice - collaborative learning in a forced migration This session is delivered in partnership with Talis. Speaker: Matt East, learning technologies lead, Talis One of the key challenges we are seeing across the sector with forced migration to online learning is the opportunity for meaningful and impactful collaboration.

Supporting staff mental health and wellbeing Speaker: Robyn Guillaume-Smith, programme manager, Mind Supporting university staff with their mental health needs to be a priority now more than ever. The global reach of education - Supporting international students through the pandemic and beyond Speaker: Esther Wilkinson , head of international, Jisc. Online learning and wellbeing Speaker: Scott Hayden, digital innovation specialist, Basingstoke College of Technology BCoT This session will share experiences of teaching every timetabled session online in lockdowns, while also supporting 60 other schools and colleges throughout England as part of the DfE's EdTech Demonstrator Programme.

Technology for enhanced collaboration and teaching This session is delivered in partnership with Clevertouch. Speaker: Nick Barker, Clevertouch This session covers an overview of Clevertouch Technologies as a collaborative, digital ecosystem. Andrew will be looking at: Key features of "ethical" Ethical principles and requirements Using GDPR as a stepping stone towards "ethical" A framework for discussing "ethical" What might be left.

Building the digital capability of staff and students - turning the vision into reality A panel discussion including: Moderator: Lisa Gray, senior consultant - data and digital capability, Jisc Jon Hofgartner, director of technology, learning and resources and progression skills, Weston College John Hill, head of library and digital learning, University of Derby From this discussion, you will take away ideas and tips for how to build the digital capability of your staff and students through both strategy and practical implementation approaches.

Digifest adapted to social distancing restrictions, going online with an interactive virtual environment to host talks and panel discussions on learning, teaching and libraries from leaders in the industry. There were some recurrent themes in the variety of sessions the team attended throughout the week. This theme was discussed in almost every session.

This is something the sector needs to continue to consider, to ensure equal access to education for all, as we embrace an increasingly digital university experience. This is an interesting point when thinking about bimodal education and how we enable students from underrepresented groups to access the best university experience.