Learning and teaching reimagined is a sector-wide initiative that launched in June in response to the rapid move to online learning and teaching. This webinar will mark the launch of the initiative’s flagship report which brings together the last five months of research and engagement with leaders from universities across the UK and partner sector bodies.

1. Learning and
teaching
reimagined
launch webinar
4 November 2020

2. Introduction to learning and teaching reimagined
David Maguire
Interim principal and vice-chancellor, University of Dundee
Chair, Learning and teaching reimagined

3. Introduction
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4. Recommendations
1. Universities to use their strategic and structural planning processes to
effect the digital transformation of learning and teaching, ensuring that
sponsorship is provided by governing bodies and executive teams
2. Universities to review their strategic investment in digital learning and
teaching
3. Universities to make investment plans to mitigate the heightened cyber
security risks that arise from greater dependence on digital technologies
4. Universities to think radically about the scale and scope of their learning and
teaching activities, prioritising blended learning approaches wherever
possible
5. Universities to accelerate the adoption of blended learning, with close
involvement of students in all aspects from design to delivery
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5. Recommendations continued
6. Universities to ensure inclusivity and accessibility are integral
considerations in curriculum redesign
7. Universities to ensure their professional development plans include digital
training, peer support mechanisms and reward and recognition incentives to
encourage upskilling
8. Universities and sector organisations to establish research to remain in step
with the changing digital preferences and expectations of prospective
higher education students
9. Universities, government and funders to provide additional funding or means
to reduce digital poverty as a barrier to students accessing higher
education.
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6. Today’s session
11:00
11:10
Introduction David Maguire,
Interim principal and vice-chancellor, University of Dundee.
Chair, learning and teaching reimagined
11:10
11:20
Conclusions and
highlights
Louisa Dale
Director of insight, Jisc.
Facilitator, Learning and teaching reimagined
11:20
12:00
Panel discussion Representatives of Learning and teaching reimagined Advisory Board:
• Professor Alec Cameron, vice-chancellor and chief executive,
Aston University, Birmingham
• Professor Anne Carlisle OBE, vice-chancellor and chief executive,
Falmouth University
• Professor Sir Chris Husbands, vice-chancellor, Sheffield Hallam
University
• Professor Peter Mathieson, principal and vice-chancellor,
University of Edinburgh
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7. Today’s session continued
12:00
12:20
Lightning talks Leaders from Learning and teaching reimagined partners:
• Alison Johns, CEO, Advance HE
• Nic Newman, partner, Emerge Education
• Dr Paul Feldman, CEO, Jisc
• Chris Hale, director of Policy, UUK
12:20
12:30
Questions &
Answers
David Maguire
Interim principal and vice-chancellor, University of Dundee.
Chair, learning and teaching reimagined
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8. Conclusions and highlights
Louisa Dale
Director of insight, Jisc
Facilitator, Learning and teaching reimagined
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9. Three horizons
1
Academic
year
20/21
Understanding
2020
2
Academic
year
21/22
Preparing for
strategic change
3
Academic
year
30/31
Inspired by
the future
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10. Covid-19 brought
‘Change and challenge for
students, staff and leaders’
Interim report
Tuesday 11 August 2020
http://ji.sc/LTR-Interim-report
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11. ‘Learning and teaching
reimagined: A new dawn for
higher education?’
Report
Wednesday 04 November 2020
https://ji.sc/a-new-dawn
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12. Understanding 2020
Students
prefer blended learning,
they like convenience,
saving time and easy
access course materials
Lecturers
think blended brings
opportunities to improve
educational outcomes
Leaders
believe blended learning
enables anytime /
anywhere / anypace
learning
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13. Preparing for 2021/22
1. Embed digital at the heart of university culture
2. Invest in the short-term but with a long-term strategic view
3. Explore new economic models for high quality blended learning at scale
4. Embrace blended learning in curriculum re-design
5. Expand the digital skills and confidence of students and staff
6. Communicate the benefits of blended learning
7. Strengthen the response to digital poverty
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14. Vision 2030
In 2030 UK higher education
is regarded as world class
because it is attractive to all
students, seamlessly spans
the physical and virtual
worlds and is of the highest
academic quality
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15. Guiding Principles
1. Digital fluency
2. Digital innovation
3. Integrated working
4. Engaging learning
5. Personalised learning
6. Transformed learning spaces
7. Always inclusive
8. Building learning communities
9. Learning infrastructure
10.Innovative learning
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16. New resources
1. Visions of the future
Scenarios for the short term
Vision for the long term
2. What you need to know now
Primers
Guides from the experts
3. Tools to get you started
Digital at the core: a strategy framework
Vision and strategy toolkit
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17. Panel discussion
• Professor Alec Cameron, vice-chancellor and chief executive,
Aston University, Birmingham
• Professor Anne Carlisle OBE, vice-chancellor and chief executive,
Falmouth University
• Professor Sir Chris Husbands, vice-chancellor, Sheffield Hallam
University
• Professor Peter Mathieson, principal and vice-chancellor,
University of Edinburgh
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18. Lightening talks
• Alison Johns, CEO, Advance HE
• Nic Newman, partner, Emerge Education
• Dr Paul Feldman, CEO, Jisc
• Chris Hale, director of Policy, UUK
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19. Step Up Relaunch
Summary for L&TR 4th November 2020

20. Agenda
1. What is Step Up?
2. The process and the reports
3. The Current Hotlist
4. Benefits of being a Step up member
5. How to find out more
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21. 1. What is Step Up for Institutional Leaders?
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> Edtech startups are innovators. A growing number of them are helping solve the big
strategic issues facing universities and colleges, such as improving student experience.
> Institutions can help contribute to shaping a product around their own particular
needs
> BUT choosing to partner with a newly established organisation can feel risky.

22. 2. The Process and the Reports
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> Startups who have been assessed by Jisc have met the highest standards set by Jisc,
Emerge, and institutional leaders to ensure they are ready for procurement within UK
institutions.
> Engaging with step up assessed startups is a reliable and trusted way for institutions to
bring the most innovative edtech solutions to their students, staff and operations.

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3. The Current Hotlist
Assessment Employability Research
Staff retention
& recruitment
Student
Experience
Student
recruitment
Campus
Management

24. 4. Benefits of being a Step Up Institution
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> Edtech startups are innovators. A growing number of them are helping solve the big
strategic issues facing universities and colleges, such as improving student
experience.
> Access pre-approved edtech startups. Institutional leaders can confidently engage
with the startups that have passed our step up check, knowing that their proposed
solution is procurement ready

25. 4. Benefits of being a Step Up Institution (cont.)
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> Find your perfect match. Step up matches you with startups that have proven
potential. You can take advantage of our guidance on developing mutually beneficial
partnerships with startups
> Take part in Step Up innovation events. Step up events are designed for senior
leaders in universities and colleges. Our events help institutions to kickstart digital
innovation with startups and engineer opportunities to meet step up approved edtech
startups in a no pressure, no sales context

26. 5. How to find our more
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Search Jisc Step Up
and email
edtech@jisc.ac.uk
and the Jisc team will respond to your need

27. Lightning talks
• Alison Johns, CEO, Advance HE
• Nic Newman, partner, Emerge Education
• Dr Paul Feldman, CEO, Jisc
• Chris Hale, director of Policy, UUK
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28. Questions and Answers
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29. Thank you for attending today
You will shortly receive a copy of the
Learning and teaching reimaged report
Please do complete our post-event survey
so we can learn from your views
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