The Digital Educator
Toolkit and resources to support the emergence of 'The Digital Educator'.
Using The Digital Educator Toolkit
This toolkit is designed to guide educators in higher education through the process of integrating technology with pedagogy to create student-centered, future-facing learning experiences. Drawing on Appreciative Inquiry (AI) as an academic development strategy and insights from Carmen Miles' thesis on pedagogical change, this resource provides a structured approach to professional growth and instructional innovation.
Some suggestions for exploring and using the toolkit:
- Dive in and take a look around each section to see what strategies and tools resonate with a current teaching opportunity or challenge, and explore strategies and tools.
- Have an programme, module, or short course in mind? start at the beginning and select some tools from each stage of the toolkit to engage with the curriculum design process.
- Need to focus on a particular area? hop into the stage and explore what tools can help you with your current tasks.
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TOOLKIT RESOURCES
Quick Access to Resources, Template and Guidance
DEFINE
Objective: Establish the focus of integrating technology into pedagogy.
Activities:
Reflect on current teaching practices and identify areas for technological enhancement.
Formulate inquiry statements to guide the integration process.
DISCOVER
Objective: Identify existing strengths and successful practices.
Activities:
Conduct appreciative interviews to uncover effective technology integration examples.
Map available resources and support systems within the institution.
DESIGN
Objective: Develop actionable strategies to achieve the envisioned integration.
Activities:
Create detailed action plans with timelines and responsibilities.
Design pilot projects to test new technologies or teaching methods.
DEVELOP
Objective: Create the learning resources required to achieve the envisioned experience.
Activities:
Create student activities and resources which include physical and virtual learning spaces.
Consider how the student will be actively engaged and encouraged to take ownership of their learning.
DELIVER
Objective: Undertake the teaching, including activities pre-and post session.
Activities: Capture reflections from yourself, colleagues, students on the effectiveness of the session planning, teaching methods and resources used.
DOCUMENT
Objective: Undertake the teaching, including activities pre-and post session.
Activities: Collect feedback and data on how well the teaching experience supported student learning, and record any actions and share with colleagues.
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