Dr Neil Witt Head of Technology Enhanced Learning TEL at the University of Plymouth

What is TEL?

Addressing the University Strategies

Engage with national developments and strategies related to Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) UoP TEL service provision aligned to national recommendations Enhanced Staff Development to support the embedding of TEL and associated pedagogies Review and evaluation of UoP TEL developments and dissemination of good practice Provide access to services and content (including OER) that are fit for purpose, based on user needs

National Alignment Engage with national developments and strategies related to Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) UoP TEL service provision aligned to national recommendations

National Alignment Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) supply the highly-skilled people that Digital Britain needs

TEL Priorities  E-portfolio  Exploiting web2.0 technologies;  The use of Open Education Resources (OER)  The introduction of a Learning Object Economy  Podcasting  Further utilisation of TEL in assessment processes, including feedback  Enhanced and co-ordinated staff development to support the embedding of TEL and associated pedagogies  Assisting the University in creating Digitally Literate students and staff

Collaboration

Relationship between TEL activities

Promoting Plymouth

Summary An collaborative approach to TEL will result in Creativity and Innovation through interventions Design around users (staff and students’) needs Development (including Research) through collaboration and partnership Using technology, when appropriate, for enhancing Teaching and Learning This leads to Linking to national agendas and priorities Embedding and sustainability of TEL initiatives Placing Plymouth at the forefront of Technology Enhanced Learning