Digital Learning, Teaching and Assessment for HE and FE Practitioners (eBook)

An accessible, practical and up-to-date book on digital learning and teaching, relevant for all those involved in teaching and assessment in higher and further education (HE and FE), whatever your academic or vocational specialism. Fully supports learners in developing skills for the new Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills) qualification . It is essential reading for HE or FE practitioners, or those undertaking level 3, 4 and 5 qualificationsin Education and Training, Postgraduate Certificates in Education (PGCEs), Certificates in Education(CertEds) and Postgraduate Certificates in Academic Practice (PGCAPs), as well as those in learningtechnologist roles. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance ofunderstanding and developing your digital capabilities as a basic competence in order to embracecurrent digital technologies and pedagogies to improve student outcomes. This book provides you withthe practical knowledge and skills required to source and apply technology enhanced learning, teachingand assessment (TELTA) and adapt traditional learning and teaching materials and approaches for anonline environment. It is designed around each aspect of the teaching and training cycle identifyingneeds, planning and designing, delivering and facilitating, assessing and evaluating and also includes: how to build a positive and effective relationship with digital technology; guidance on topics such as selecting appropriate digital technologies and creating digital and online activities, resources and assessments; an emphasis on digital well-being and accessibility issues, and digital leadership; ways of keeping up to date and continuing professional development.