Can we tackle the student mental health challenge using data analytics?
A mental health survey of UK universities, published March 2019, was a wake-up call for the higher education (HE) sector. Of 37,500 students polled, 50.3% reported…
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New app will encourage students to vote
It is hoped that the new technology will help to increase democratic engagement from a voting cohort that is under-represented in elections. It will also…
How anonymous student response systems (SRS) can empower students and support institutions
Technology tools that allow students to give anonymous feedback in the classroom and take part in Q&A sessions without being identified are proving helpful for…
Eight best things to do at #Digifest19
Jisc’s showcase edtech event of the year, Digifest 2019, is informative, inspiring – and jam-packed with things to do and see. Here are our top picks:…
Anne-Marie Imafidon: inspiring the next generation of women in tech
Keynote speaker at Digifest 2019, Anne-Marie Imafidon reveals what inspired her to create Stemettes – an organisation that inspires thousands of girls and young women…
Could future VLEs spell the end for screen time? #FutureOfEducation
Currently, many students and staff use a virtual learning environment (VLE), such as Blackboard, Moodle or Canvas to access learning resources and applications, submit and mark assignments,…
Active Learning: Turning students from consumers to creators
Technology, increasingly rich digitised resources and the sheer ingenuity of teaching staff are coming together to help students become active learners. Talking to members over…
Ten fledgling #EdTech businesses pitch for startup support at #Digifest19
Ten businesses have been shortlisted in our 2019 edtech startups competition and will compete for five mentorships worth up to £10,000 at next month’s Digifest.…
Futuristic “Fluid Campuses” on the horizon #FutureOfEducation
Futuristic campuses on the horizon as Janet Network gets equipped with dedicated infrastructure for Internet of Things Under the arrangement, universities and colleges that use…
Libraries can learn from the way museums have responded to the digital imperative
How museums have been transformed by the digital revolution. John Stack, digital director of the Science Museum Group, considers the evolution of museum collections over…