Some example tools that we have available to use for teaching, learning and assessment here at the University are Poll Everywhere, PowerPoint, Moodle, Listen Again and Zoom. There are also free tools such as Padlet or MiroBoard to name a few. Students will also encounter digital tools in the Library, for example their reading lists, databases and electronic books and journals as well as in their subject areas in Labs, in data analytics, research and statistical analysis.
There are many ways in which digital tools can support learning, they provide support opportunities, feedback mechanisms, encourage reflective learning, build learning communities, enable collaboration and enhance employability.
Digital tools have the potential to enhance and transform the learning experience for students, encouraging active learning environments that promote student engagement. Classroom polling tools, online interactive activities, and group forums are just a few examples of how digital tools can be used in this way.
Digital tools can promote inclusivity by offering choices when accessing learning materials in different formats and ensuring that all students can actively participate in learning activities.
A key aspect of students’ development should be to engage them with current digital skills, enabling them to better meet workplace requirements and to anticipate future trends and skills needs in everyday social and work situations. At the same time it is crucial to evaluate digital tools in the same manner as any other teaching resource before embedding into learning or assessment activities. The use of digital tools should be appropriate, relevant, and beneficial to students' overall learning experience.
Find out more about the Digital Tools available at the University in our Quick Guides to Digital Tools on Moodle.
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