Digital Culture  

- Learning Support 

As a starting point for this CPD initiative, and in order to ensure we have a clear understanding of current levels of digital competency across the workforce, we're asking all Learning Support staff to complete the Jisc Discovery Evaluation Tool.

Watch the video below for an overview of JISC's Digital Capability programme.

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How to complete the Discovery Tool:

How to complete the Discovery Tool:

Based on areas of least proficiency, and considering elements most relevant to their role, staff will have the opportunity throughout the year to focus on developing skills in those areas that will benefit them the most in their role.

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The different sized bar graph elements illustrated in the report will help you visualise your current level of competency. The larger the bar the more competent you are in that element.

The report records levels of competency at three different levels:

• Developing

• Capable

• Proficient

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The system automatically ‘pushes’ appropriate you resources to use to improve particular areas. This makes it very easy for you to ‘visually map’ your improvement in individual skills across the year.

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All Learning Support staff should focus on developing the following  elements:

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• Digital participation (using assistive digital technology for inclusion)

• Digital communication

• Digital collaboration

• Digital Identity

• Digital Well being

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Implementation, Criteria & Incentives:

The DIGITAL CULTURE CPD initiative will be delivered in 2-phases:

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PHASE 1 (from June 2020):

CPD will focus on:

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• Enhancing understanding of what constitutes effective planning, design and delivery of online learning

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PHASE 2 (from September 2020 onwards):

CPD will focus on:

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• Developing the ability to select and utilise a wide range of digital tools within specific VLE platforms (E.G. Canvas; Microsoft Teams; Smart Assessor etc...)

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To motivate and incentivise staff during their CPD journey, completion of activities will lead to the achievement of a number of micro-credentials. Once each badge level (see below) has been achieved, staff are able to work towards achieving the next level.

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