How can we make use of technology and community to assist in students' transition into university? By Jamie Connelly, Ouanis Seddaoui, Dan Mackay & Rachel.

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How can we make use of technology and community to assist in students' transition into university? By Jamie Connelly, Ouanis Seddaoui, Dan Mackay & Rachel Menzies

Facilitators Dr Rachel Menzies Jamie Connelly Dan Mackay Ouanis Seddaoui

Today’s program Introduction (10 mins) Challenges faced when transitioning to higher education (15 mins) Solutions using technology and peers (25 mins) Discussion around potential solutions (10 mins)

Who comes to university? School leavers College graduates People transitioning from work Mature students Internationals Students transferring from other universities

Why do people go to university? To study a subject they are interested in Transfer to a course that they are more suited to Supplement existing qualifications Advance their career Obtain desired career path Engage with foreign culture

Name:Elena Age:19 Nationality:Lithuanian Previous education:Technical College Studying:Chemistry Elena is very excited to experience a new culture. She plans to join lots of societies in order to make new friends and improve her English.

Name:Johnathan Age:17 Nationality:Scottish Previous education:High School (S6) Studying:Business Management Johnathan has been part of an entrepreneurship society at school and dreams of owning his own business. He hopes that his degree choice will give him a chance to meet other innovative students.

Name:Dominic Age:20 Nationality:British Previous education:HND Social Studies Studying:History Dominic didn’t do as well as he expected in school due to family circumstances. He went to college to top up his qualifications to follow his dream to be a historian.

Name:Sophie Age:20 Nationality:British Previous education:BA (Hons) Music Studying:Computer Science Sophie previously finished a BA (Hons) Music degree, but couldn’t find a job. She has now changed field to increase her chance of employment.

Name:Ross Age:31 Nationality:British Previous education:High School Studying:Mechanical Engineering Ross did well at high school but started work when he left school to support his new born son. Now that his son is at school he wants to create a better life for his family.

Challenges ( 15 minutes) We will split you into groups Each group will be given a student As a group you will explore the particular challenges facing your student

Solutions (25 minutes) Pick one particular challenge facing your persona Brainstorm how technology can aid in addressing that challenge We will then discuss the solutions

Discussion (10 mins) Different uses of technology How many challenges can be solved? What role does community play in transitions? What will you take away from this workshop ?

What we will take away An online tool “kerrini” currently being drafted. Your ideas and solutions to design the tool. Leave your contact details for further information.

Keep in touch and feedback Ouanis Seddaoui : Jamie Connelly : Dan Mackay : Rachel Menzies: Karen Petrie: