Student Innovators - Innovating digital technology change in FECatherine Hartell, Digital learning coach, Gloucestershire College

Student InnovatorsInnovating digital technology change in FE

Catherine Hartell – Digital Learning Coach, Gloucestershire College

About GC

RFD

Gloucester

Cheltenham

Introduction

Who are the Student

Innovators?

The beginnings

What does it take to be a Student Innovator?

Experimenting with different

apps and giving

feedback

Meet up with Heads of School

Work with staff to develop projects

The Blog!

App Collections

Rewards

- End of Year Party

- App voucher of their choice

- Mozilla Open Badge

 “I found it interesting becoming a Student Innovator as it helped me gain confidence through meeting with other students from college and also taking on board their opinions as well as my own. I took part in learning walk which meant that I observed a lesson taking on board what technology was used and what other things could be put into place to benefit the students. ”

(Hayley, Health and Social Care)

Rewards

What is the impact?

1. Head of School• Students visiting classes in their area

• Making apps reviewed by Student Innovators part of the Induction programme

• Collating apps; ‘Technology Toolbox’

• Sharing in Team Meetings

Impact

Staff Comment“The Student Innovators give us really useful feedback on latest apps and technology. Their thoughts feed directly into our planning because they’re objective, honest and they represent a young person’s perspective. And we listen! For example, our tutors are already using the ‘Yammer’ app with their students, based on a recommendation from Liam. Being an Innovator is great for the students themselves, as it gives them an alternative outlet to explore and develop their skills. And it’s helpful for staff too. All round this is a brilliant initiative.”

(Head of School - Computing)

2. Wider College

• Blog!

• Staff Induction Course

• Used in Blended Learning/ Online Learning

• Monthly Staff magazine – “Tech Tips”

• Directed Study iPad apps

Impact

Staff Comment

“I now find that learners are more positive and open about their spelling difficulties and able to address this important area that cuts across all subject areas, in a more adult way. It is also a useful tool for their future independence, as well as preparation for the world of work.”

(Foundation Studies Lecturer)

The Challenges

What challenges have there been?

CommunicationMarketing

Recruiting

How we are overcoming the challenges!

• Fresher’s Fayre

• All Staff emails

• Using a variety of communication tools

• Student Development Team

• More posters!

Challenges

Fresher's Fayre

The Future

Future

Aurasma project to help students with

key words

Developing promotion ‘Innovation

Lounge’ & ‘Revision Hub’

New collections!

The most important thing…

...Listen to your students!

New collections!Email: catherine.hartell@gloscol.ac.uk

Twitter: @GCDigiTech & @InnovatorsGC

Thank you.

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Catherine HartellDigital learning coach, Gloucestershire CollegeEmail: catherine.hartell@gloscol.ac.ukTwitter: @GCDigiTech@InnovatorsGC

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02/05/2023

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