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.

Enhancing the Digital Student Experience postcards

The original ‘Enhancing the digital student experience’ cards have been updated to incorporate the findings from the HE Digital Student consultation and also from the emerging findings from the FE Digital Student project. These ‘Digital Student’ cards are designed to support conversations about students’ digital experience

Student research into the use of technology in higher and further education

Jisc conducted a study into the use of technology in higher and further education to mark the launch of the Jisc Digital Festival.

Summer of Student Innovation 2015

Marketing materials

Digital student further education: FE learners' expectations and experiences of technology - synthesis report

A synthesis report based on the final report of the FE digital student study into FE students' expectations and experiences of the digital environment. The report outlines the key challenges, learning provider solutions, sector solutions and commentary on main findings. Appendix 2 includes a list of project outputs.

Viewpoints for student-staff partnerships handbook

A resource to support setting up, implementing and sustaining student-staff partnerships.

Case study: Transforming the student voice process

Case study on how Pembrokeshire College is using a digital tool and methodology called VocalEyes to support democratic decision-making and improve learner involvement and satisfaction.

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.

Jisc NUS student digital experience benchmarking tool

A benchmarking tool developed by Jisc in collaboration with the National Union of Students (NUS) and the Student Engagement Partnership (TSEP). The tool is a starting point for discussions between staff and students about what is working in the digital learning environment and what they can work on together to improve it.

Case study: NETSPass: north east tutor and student passport

Case study about how Gateshead Council is working with a number of adult learning and skills providers to develop and recognise digital literacy through continuous professional development (CPD), online resources and online badges that acknowledge staff achievement.