Is your college future-ready?
Ahead of his talk at the Aoc/Jisc Technology Summit on Monday 17 June, Robin Ghurbhurun encourages FE leaders to prepare for Industry 4.0. >>
Edtech 2K19, what’s in store?
Was there a robot or a drone under your Christmas tree this year, or perhaps a smart lightbulb or a connected toothbrush? As tech companies put microchips into everyday objects and connect them to the internet, it feels like our lives are becoming a little more sci-fi every day. >>
Weak IT infrastructure puts colleges at risk
The financial pressure that colleges have experienced over recent years is having knock-on effects across the campus, including for IT teams and IT infrastructure. >>
What I’ve learned as a woman in tech with gender dysphoria
Hi, my name is Chloe and I work in strategy and corporate services where I'm a SharePoint architect and developer. I've been at Jisc for about four years or so both as a contractor and as a full time member of staff. In my spare time I'm an artist and photographer, and also study Chen style Tai Chi. I have gender dysphoria, and I transitioned from male to female whilst working at Jisc. >>
The fourth industrial revolution: how can universities respond to the rise of the robots?
It’s official - up to 800 million global workers will be replaced by robots and AI by 2030. A rethink of education is needed to keep humans employed, but should universities be concerned about the robotic takeover? >>
Beating Brexit: why we must build more bridges towards borderless education
Overseas’ students are a key part of the UK economy, but Brexit is already having an effect on the numbers from the EU who want to study here. To ensure the UK remains a world leader in delivering education and research internationally we must now capitalise on developing opportunities for “borderless” study >>
What I’m most looking forward to at Digifest 2017
Digifest is our annual must-attend event that celebrates the power digital has to revolutionise learning and teaching. Each year the event is packed full of exciting talks and debates, and the chance to investigate ideas and explore sector issues, and a buzzing atmosphere fuelled by people ready to learn and share ideas. >>
Five steps for embedding technology use in colleges
In an earlier blog I considered how educators can overcome some of the challenges in adopting new technologies for teaching. Now I want to take the organisational perspective, looking at how college managers can implement this use from a strategic level. >>
