This document discusses emerging practices in using digital tools and technology to support teaching and learning in higher education. It provides 10 case studies of institutions that have implemented technologies like virtual reality, augmented reality, simulations, mobile learning and social media. It emphasizes that institutions should view themselves as design organizations that develop new forms of teaching and learning with technology, rather than just responding to innovations. The document also discusses frameworks for evaluating different digital tools based on their impact on learners and resource requirements to help institutions strategically plan technology-enhanced learning projects.

1. Emerging practice in a digital age Synopsis

2. “We should see a university or college as a design organisationwhere they are designing and developing new forms of teaching and learning rather than just responding to innovations in technology or changes in policy.” Professor Mike Sharples, Director or Learning Science Institute, University of Nottingham

3. ILT Definitions Use of digital tools to support: Communicating, sharing and evaluating ideas effectively using a range of media Collaborating and learning online Manage learning plans Digital reputation and showcasing achievements Source: Jisc.ac.uk/whatwedo/projects/elearningllida

4. In other words… ILT ‘puts the Learning into IT’ Source: www.niace.org.uk/exemplars/pdf/CR_IT_ICT_ILT.doc

5. Paper overview 10 case studies including: Vlogs to capture learner reflection Augmented reality and simulations VR learning (SecondLife) Internet TV channel (Springboard) Mobile devices (iPhone) QR codes (Elevate)

6. In other words… The limits of using technology to support learning are bounded only by our creativity.

8. What ‘can’ we do? Blogs Wikis Video cameras Moodle Facebook Podcasts ILT Olympics Discussion Forums PowerPoint Mobile learning Twitter Xerte YouTube Mahara Prezi Webinar Interactive Whiteboards Tablets Web courses Online Assessment

9. What ‘should’ we do? Deliver a series of projects that maximise the value for learners.

10. High Mahara Mobile learning Moodle training Xerte ILP Wikis Learner Impact YouTube Prezi Low Facebook Twitter Resource

11. Next steps Identify key college drivers Identify ILT solutions Evaluate impactand cost Formulate strategy and plan Timebox delivery of high impact projects