Jisc CAN case study: Student Digital Ambassadors for Digital Literacy at London School of Economics

Student Digital Ambassadors for Digital Literacy at London School of Economics case study. Student Ambassadors for Digital Literacy (SADL) is a programme coordinated by Learning Technology and Innovation and LSE Library and open to LSE undergraduate students. It has been running since 2013, when it started as a pilot in two academic departments. LSE is a specialist social science institution, research led with a relatively small undergraduate population (approximately 4500 students). Students study across the social sciences in quantitative subjects such as economics, maths and statistics, and qualitative subjects such as social policy, international history and anthropology. The student population is highly international and LSE has an excellent rating for graduate employment. LSE Students Union offer support and promote SADL which aims to develop students digital literacies, but provides an opportunity to understand more about what their needs might be.

Case study: DigiDesk a helpdesk run by students for students and staff

Case study on the DigiDesk helpdesk service at Barnet and Southgate College that helps meet FELTAG recommendations for greater participation in digital leadership activities and schemes.

Case study: Building a powerful partnership empowering the student community

Case study on two initiatives at Leeds City College to enhance the student digital experience and develop leadership skills, competencies and experience that will prepare student for future study and employment.

Case study: Supporting informed implementation and use of technology in learning

Case study on how Plumpton College and FE Sussex and 13 other partners are leading a programme to facilitate the management and introduction of learning technology in those colleges. The project has two strands which address aspects of technology in leadership, governance and teaching practice.