CPD: THE WORLD OF LEARNING AND BEYOND

THE WORLD OF LEARNING AND BEYOND

Summary

This CPD session is to explore the innovative use of digital platforms in learning and will equip you with practical skills and ideas to use digital platforms creatively to develop engaging and interactive learning content for students.

Learning Objectives

1.

Identify digital platforms that aid learning and teaching.

2.

Develop the skills to identify suitable digital platforms that can be used creatively to develop engaging and interactive learning content for students.

Agenda

1.

Introduction and Icebreaker (10 minutes)

2.

Understanding Digital Platforms (15 minutes)

3.

Showcasing Innovative Techniques (20 minutes)

4.

Hands-On Activity: Content Creation (25 minutes)

5.

Group Discussion and Brainstorming (10 minutes)

6.

Q&A and Reflection (10 minutes)

1. Introduction and Icebreaker (10 minutes)

Icebreaker Activity

On your tables, share your favourite digital tool or platform and explain how you use it for teaching.

"Digital Show and Tell"

2. Understanding Digital Platforms (15 minutes)

Overview of Digital Platforms

How students engage with learning content can be through a range of digital platforms.We need to be flexible in our approach to how we deliver content and the learning experience.You can use the Learning Wheel to start planning.

New AI Powered Digital Platforms

Canva

Design

Genial.ly

Content

ChatGPT

Planning

Nolej.io

MicroLearning

Speechify

Communicate

3. Showcasing Innovative Techniques (20 minutes)

I'd like to show how some of the tools can be used.

Mentimeter

Padlet

ChatGPT

Canva

Interactive Content Creation Tools

Example Projects

VET-TEDD

#DigiInventors

UKSA Courses

Net Zero

ADMiC

Example Projects - ADMiC

ADMiC was a project to Improve colleges understanding of how institutions develop digital maturity

In ADMiC, we created...

Online Learning Programme

Assessment Tool

Best Practice Guide

Example Projects

Other examples of where we've used digital platforms are

VET-TEDD

An Erasmus Plus funded project providing free to use resources supporting digital competences in Educators.

#DigiInventors

Inspiring and empowering young people to develop digital innovations for health and care.

UKSA Courses

We worked with Fife College to design 3 fast track courses to address recruitment strains on Scotland’s Space Sector.

Net Zero Pathway

The Net-Zero Pathway was developed in partnership with Zero Waste Scotland to increase knowledge of circular practices.

Which of the tools we've discussed today would you be interested in trialling?

Interactive question

4. Hands-On Activity: Content Creation (25 minutes)

Now it's your turn

In small groups you have 15 minutes to create an eLearning module using nolej.io:

1. Review the syllabus for DR2D 34 Safety Engineering and the Environment (SCQF level 7)
2. Choose a topic from any of the syllabus
3. Go to YouTube and find a video on the topic
4. Create a free account on nolej.io
5. Generate a eLearning module on that topic
6. Feedback to the group on your learning

5. Group Discussion and Brainstorming (10 minutes)

Group Discussion & Brainstorming

Share your own experiences of using digital platforms.

What works well for you and what challenges do you anticipate?

How do we integrate more interactive & engaging content into your teaching?

6. Q&A and Reflection (10 minutes)

Any Questions

Do you have any questions on what we've dicussed today?

Reflection

How do you plan to apply your learning into your teaching?

Set yourself a goal for implementing at least one new digital tool into your teaching.

Thank You!

• Stay connected and continue sharing ideas and experiences.
• Connect with the Learning & Teaching Academy.
• Use the online resources from the LTA.
• Please share your feedback!

Did you know...

Canva

Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool. Use it to create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more.https://www.canva.com/

One of the most popular AI Tools is... ChatGPT

ChatGPT is a chatbot, which is trained to follow an instruction in a prompt and provide a detailed response, helping you get answers, find inspiration and be more productive. https://openai.com/chatgpt/

AI voice generator on desktop or mobile devices

Speechify

Speechify is the #1 rated AI text to speech app in its category.It is an AI Voice Generator for creators, and an all-in-one AI voice generator & video shop for creators.https://speechify.com/

Create eLearning in minutes

Nolej.io

NOLEJ is a skills platform powered by an AI engine, that automatically generates interactive eLearning material! https://nolej.io/