Beyond the technology: The importance of continuous professional development (CPD)
Dr Swati Virmani, senior lecturer in economics at De Montfort University, joins us to talk all about the importance of continuous professional development (CPD). An associate member of the Association for Learning Technology, she also holds an impressive list of qualifications from around the world.
To share the varied experiences of pandemic teaching had by her colleagues, Swati co-created a monograph, recording lessons learned and challenges overcome. We hear all about these stories, and why it’s so important that staff feel heard, especially during difficult times.
Swati also shares her thoughts on the link between staff wellbeing and CPD, her thoughts on the impact that technology might have on the future of CPD, and what she hopes might happen in the future.
Show notes
- Read Swati’s monograph mentioned in the show
- Read Swati's member story - CPD isn’t just good business sense, it’s crucial to staff wellbeing
- To learn more about supporting the workforce of the future, visit our developing a digital workforce page for training, advice, guides, podcasts and more
- Get in touch with us at podcast@jisc.ac.uk if you’d like to come on the show or know someone who might suit the series
Episode guest
Dr Swati Virmani
Senior lecturer in economics, De Montfort University
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Episode host
Georgie Myers
Media and content officer, Jisc
Episode producer
Mark Lennon
Digital campaign manager, Jisc