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

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

3. #digisupport2013 2012-13 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 1-2-1 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…

4. My strategies for research have improved

5. I feel more confident in my written work

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

7. My note-taking skills have improved

8. I am managing my time better and meeting deadlines more easily

9. I feel more organised

10. I feel more confident in expressing myself

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

12. #digisupport2013 Why “Support in a digital age”? Strategic Plan 2012-15 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

13. #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

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