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Catherine Evans @littlebootevans.bsky.social · 2d

It was great to see the different use of tools shared by the sector whilst working on this project.

Cat Bailey @catbeelearny.bsky.social · 2d

Jisc, funded by Medr has been investigating the use of teaching & learning tools across Wales’ FE and Skills Sector. We have created some top tips that we will share in the next few weeks. Link in comments...

Top tip 1: Using Design tools
#DigiLearnTipsCymru
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Top tips for using design tools for educators

Creating engaging and professional resources: Infographics, engaging slides, encourage learning use of tools

Translate: Share your words: in-built tools can quickly and easily translate your resources. Don't forget to check it and co-create better translations with your students.

Podcast: Create, edit and share podcasts easily, enhance audio, presenters can join from different locations (adobe express)

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Catherine Evans @littlebootevans.bsky.social · Jul 24

What is the hidden cost of using images?
A really useful blog for anyone who creates presentations.

Scott Hibberson @scotthibberson.bsky.social · Jul 24

'What is the hidden cost of using images?' [BLOG]: inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/07/w... #Images #Sustainability #SustainablePractice #DigitalPractice #DigitalSustainability #ImageOptimisation #Jisc #EdTech #AmplifyFE

What is the hidden cost of using images? - Inspiring learning

Images are widely used in education, but their hidden environmental cost is often overlooked. This post, based on a Jisc project, explores how mindful image use can support sustainable digital practic...

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Reposted by Catherine Evans

Scott Hibberson @scotthibberson.bsky.social · May 6

'How do we prepare students for Green Jobs of the future?' [BLOG]: inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/05/h... #DigitalSustainability #GreenSkills #DigitalSkills #Jisc (f.i. @cal-innes.bsky.social @littlebootevans.bsky.social).

How do we prepare students for Green Jobs of the future? - Inspiring learning

Scott reflects on the interviews with members for the ‘Embedding digital sustainability into teaching and learning' project. The post explores the digital attributes we need to develop in students to ...

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Catherine Evans @littlebootevans.bsky.social · May 1

I love this podcast created by the Wales AI FE & Skills working group Co-Chairs. Watch this podcast hosted by Leanne Howe with the guest speakers, Laura Hutton, Jisc and Charlotte Dando, Cardiff and Vale College. Produced by Coleg y Cymoedd youtu.be/invPecmL01E

Over a Brew - Accessibility and AI

YouTube video by TEL Cymoedd

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Catherine Evans @littlebootevans.bsky.social · Apr 24

Recently the Wales FE Digital Wellbeing Community of Practice, held their spring online meeting. You can read my summary here: inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/04/w...

Wales Meeting Highlights: Online Safety Focus - Inspiring learning

Catherine Evans shares reflections from the Wales Digital Wellbeing community meeting which focused on the Online Safety Act.

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Catherine Evans @littlebootevans.bsky.social · Apr 14

"How Can Analytics and Software Selection Enhance Teaching and Learning Practices?" [BLOG]: inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/04/h... @catbeelearny.bsky.social Early findings from our interviews with members for a Medr funded #Jisc project 'Maximising use of existing tools'

How Can Analytics and Software Selection Enhance Teaching and Learning Practices? - Inspiring learning

Jisc is investigating how Wales' FE and Skills Sector uses core platforms to share innovative practices, funded by Medr. This research will focus on widening participation by ensuring equal access to ...

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Glyn Rogers @glynrogers.bsky.social · Mar 20

Next up, Lucy-ann Pickering and Mike Teddy from the University of South Wales talk through their XR project. Mike begins with his use of 'the logic train' as a template to tackle problems.
#WalesXR
#WalesXRCommunity

A picture of a PowerPoint slide that outlines the logic train:
What is the problem area?
Why is it important?
How have others tried to solve the problems?
Why have they failed?
What is the proposed solution?
How will we go about it?
What is our other measure of success?

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Glyn Rogers @glynrogers.bsky.social · Mar 20

I'm attending Jisc's #WalesXR event at The College Merthyr. Natalie kicks off with a really engaging overview of her use of Bodyswaps- using it to build the confidence of her learners when public speaking and resolving conflict. #WalesXRCommunity @jisc.bsky.social

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Chris Thomson @cbthomson.bsky.social · Mar 19

Digital storytelling as an antidote to a dehumanising technologies? Some thoughts after #Digifest25. inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/03/s... @jisc.bsky.social

Storytelling in learning: humanising the digital - Inspiring learning

A storytelling community activity at Jisc's Digifest 25 leads Chris to reflect on the importance of human connection amongst the technology

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Catherine Evans @littlebootevans.bsky.social · Mar 19

It was lovely to find out more about where institutions are on the XR Maturity Model and what they have been doing with XR

Kathryn Woodhead @kathrynwoodhead.bsky.social · Mar 19

I wasn't able to attend #digifest25 this year, and if like me, you have FOMO for missing the UK XR community meet up, don't worry we've put together this short blog posts to help you feel part of the conversation: inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/03/x...

What can we learn from the ALT/ Jisc XR community at Digifest 2025? - Inspiring learning

Despite the lunchtime slot, it was a solid turnout for the extended reality (XR) community meet up at Digifest, reflecting the growing interest and engagement in XR within the sector.

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Cal Innes @cal-innes.bsky.social · Mar 18

How are FE & HE tackling digital sustainability in curriculum? Key takeaways from @scotthibberson.bsky.social's latest blog: collaboration, staff confidence & linking to digital skills all key themes👇 #DigitalSustainability #Jisc #FE #HE

Early findings from the digital sustainability interviews - Inspiring learning

Scott shares the early findings from the interviews with members for the Jisc project 'Embedding digital sustainability into teaching and learning.' The key themes so far are discussed, including the ...

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Catherine Evans @littlebootevans.bsky.social · Feb 4

Love this photo Scott

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Catherine Evans @littlebootevans.bsky.social · Feb 4

This is a really interesting blog post from my colleague @cal-innes.bsky.social

Jisc @jisc.bsky.social · Feb 3

DeepSeek emerged last week as the hot new #AI model, but how does it compare on sustainability to ChatGPT?
@cal-innes.bsky.social our sustainability specialist, takes a look in this new piece for Tech Radar.

ChatGPT vs. DeepSeek: which AI model Is more sustainable?

How do the environmental credentials of these ChatGPT and DeepSeek compare?

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Catherine Evans @littlebootevans.bsky.social · Dec 10

I love being a part of this Digital Wellbeing Community. It was interesting to learn about the different topics raised.

Scott Hibberson @scotthibberson.bsky.social · Dec 10

'Emerging themes from @jisc.bsky.social #digitalwellbeing community' [BLOG]: inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2024/12/e... #JiscWales #OnlineSafety

Emerging themes from the digital wellbeing community - Inspiring learning

Scott reflects on the emerging themes raised at the Welsh Digital Wellbeing community of practice. A description of the rose, thorn, and bud method is described to capture the feedback from participan...

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