Technology Demonstrators

SESSION DETAILS

1. Welcome! to the TechDem CoP session where our focus is on TOOLS!
2. Discussion - what will we do together?
3. Communication protocols.
4. Tools for collaborative learning - starting the conversation.
5. News, updates and opportunities.
6. Demo of Engageli.

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Results below from the recent 'Ask Yourself' Mentimeter survey from the TechDem info session.

A CoP gains traction when participants contribute resources and ideas.

This includes:

• Proposing new ways of using existing technologies
• Proposing new technologies for pilot/trial purposes
• Collaborating on new approaches to L&T using edtech
• Forming Special Interest Groups (SIGs) around pilots and new ideas
• Developing Mentor and Mentee relationships
• Sharing research articles and other best practice L&T items
• Creating an online learning / virtual campus resource for USQ

What else?

See also the results from the TechDem info session survey 'What do you want from this CoP'

Communication is the key to our success! See results from the TechDem info session recently (below).

• Our main portal is the MS Team called Technology Demonstrators CoP
• CoP meeting notes are HERE
• Outlook mailing list - share your details for inclusion
• Connect via Twitter using hashtag #TechDemCoP

What else?

INVITATION: MS Teams for Teaching - pilot S3 2021 and S1 2022

• Complete this FORM to join
• More information in the TechDem CoP Teams area.
• SIG to be formed around this

Padlet

• Plans for access to a whole-university (BackPack) subscription
• Is there any interest in a SIG?
• Or better still, a Collaborative Learning Environments SIG
  

Articulate 360 / Rise

• A previous TechDem pilot
• Currently 33 licenses @USQ (that we know of)
• Review of need and access (Julie currently managing allocation)

2020 TechDem project reports - Coming soon - shared experiences (learning design, edtech implementation, analytics, evaluation) and recommendations to help inform others in the use of educational technologies @USQ.

What else?

What are we using at USQ?

What would we like to use?

What are the associated pedagogies?

What is the supporting research?

Engageli is a new tool for collaborative learning. The Engageli digital learning platform is purpose-built to provide a unique learning experience for learners and educators.

You can see a short video describing the platform here and embedded below. Also below is a PDF to download and read/share.

USQ TechDem CoP are invited to an online, immersive demonstration with Engageli led by Senior Vice President, Global Partner Success and International Partnerships, Giovanni Dubois.

How to join the demo:

Use a PC or Mac running the latest version of the Chrome browser and use this link to join THIS CLASS.

Once you have clicked the link, use the pop-ups to grant access to your microphone and camera. You may get prompted once or twice to do so by your computer. Please refresh your browser after you have granted the permissions.

iSee - Collaborative virtual immersive learning environment.

Linius Technologies - Globally patented video technology

2021 Educause Horizon report

After several rounds of voting, the following six items rose to the top of a list that initially consisted of 141 technologies and practices:

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2. Blended and Hybrid Course Models
3. Learning Analytics
4. Microcredentialing
5. Open Educational Resources (OER)
6. Quality Online Learning

Explore new and existing technologies for learning and teaching at USQ.

• September 8
• November 3

Explore how to implement educational technology solutions for student engagement, including applicable learning theories, flipped learning approaches and immersive learning.

• September 22
• November 17

Evaluate educational technology (outcomes and impacts) and explore the evaluation process including data collection and analytics.

• October 6
• December 1

Approaches to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) research and ethical considerations as well as next steps such as applying for university grants programs.

• October 20
• December 15

Dr Julie Lindsay

Senior Education Technology Advisor

Email: julie.lindsay@usq.edu.au
Phone: +61 7 46312890