Welcome! Welcome to the 2013 Support Workers Conference! Twitter: #digisupport2013

Welcome! Introductions and key information Timetable for the day Market stalls throughout the day Remember the Raffle!

#digisupport has been a very busy year! Team review process Currently collecting feedback from Learning Support Tutors about how you find your roles and how we can support you better. Student Feedback being analysed Focussing on one-to-one support and implementation of VOAM recommendations in schools Here’s a sneak-peek of feedback about learning support (e.g. LSTs, Mentoring, Academic Support). A more detailed report will be put together later in the summer but I wanted to share the positivity…

My strategies for research have improved

I feel more confident in my written work

I am able to identify and correct errors in my work more easily

My note-taking skills have improved

I am managing my time better and meeting deadlines more easily

I feel more organised

I feel more confident in expressing myself

I am more able to use IT and other equipment in my work

#digisupport2013 Why “Support in a digital age”? Strategic Plan discusses the “Digital Transformation” of the university to harness new learning technologies and to foster student and staff engagement. Reflecting students’ increased use and expectations of technology within their learning support An opportunity to think creatively about opportunities and ideas presented by new technologies when improving our services

#digisupport2013 Starter for 10 By way of introduction, 2 minutes with your neighbour: What is your role for student support How do technologies fit within this for you? What do you hope to gain/find out from today

We hope you enjoy the conference! Annie Carroll Disability Support Services Manager #digisupport2013 Many thanks