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Beyond the Technology: empowering digital confidence in FE

Zoe Tierney shares how Burton and South Derbyshire College are transforming digital teaching and staff development using our discovery tool.

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Tune in to hear how Zoe and her team are leading the way in digital transformation and what’s next for the sector.

In this episode, host Andrew McFadyen and Zoe Tierney explore how our discovery tool and the newly launched essential digital skills question set are transforming digital confidence across further education.

Zoe shares her journey from writing a college-wide digital strategy to leading a cultural shift in digital teaching and learning.

Discover how targeted CPD, platform champions and inclusive onboarding strategies have helped staff embrace tools like Padlet, Canva, and Canvas, and how these changes are enhancing learner engagement and personalised learning.

Episode guests, hosts and producers

Episode guest

  • Zoe Tierney headshot

    Zoe Tierney

    Burton and South Derbyshire College

Episode host

  • Andrew McFadyen headshot

    Andrew McFadyen

    Further education and skills senior consultant, Jisc

Get in touch

If you want to come on the show, or have any questions, you can get in touch with us by emailing podcast@jisc.ac.uk