RSC Eastern update

1. Maryse Fisher &Thomas Rochford Jisc Regional Support Centre
RSC Eastern update

2. Learning Resources Managers Forum
10:30 Welcome, Introductions & Notes of last meeting - Julia Lale
10:40 Round the region – Member updates including ARLG Eastern &
regional case study
11:55 Refreshments break
12:10 Jisc Collections Presentation - Catherine John
12:30 Jisc RSC Eastern Update
12:45 Lunch
13:15 Sharing Practice – Alison Baker & Maryse Fisher
13:45 Mobile devices in LRS including Julia Lale, Emma Furness, Alison
Baker, Marie Kemp, Carole Mitchell plus Thomas Rochford
15:00 Close
ACER 14th
March 2014
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3. What’s happening in the Region?
»Forums
»Events
»News
»Resources
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4. Regional F2F Events & Forums
»Technology, Innovation and Success - A
conference for ACL andWBL providers. 28th
March
»VLE Forum. 28th
March
»Digital Literacies -What does it mean to
you? 30th
April
»Technical Managers Forum. 14th
May
»Learning Resources Managers Forum. 20th
June
»Jisc RSC Eastern e-Fair, Suffolk. 4th
July
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http://bit.ly/rsce-events

5. National Events F2F & Online
Visit our National UK Site for
National Events:
http://www.jiscrsc.ac.uk/
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6. National Events Publicity & Scheduling
Ryan Bradshaw created a publicity schedule
and process, which means events are currently
publicised as follows before the closing date:
»News story & Flyer – 8 weeks
»First email to lists – 6 weeks
»Reminder email/carousel slide – 2 weeks
»Tweets, social media – 2 weeks to closing
We would like to know if this schedule and
process works, whether it’s too much, or if you
have any ideas or feedback?
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7. Latest News
Ryan has taken over the
editorship of the RSC UK
blog. Over the past
month we have published
a series of 10 posts
around Safer Internet
Day, receiving more than
1700 views. If you require
any ILT hints and tips,
resources or case studies
you should be able to find
them here.
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RSC UK Blog
jiscrsc.jiscinvolve.org/wp/

8. Latest case study
Epping Forest College have
introduced NUMU, a
collaborative platform for music,
to a group of their learners.This
has benefited them enormously,
as the platform has given the
course more vocational
relevance. Students have learnt
how to promote themselves and
their musical product online,
work collaboratively, and review
each others’ work constructively.
The learners are now more
engaged, enthused and
challenged through using NUMU.
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Making it in the music industry
bit.ly/efcnumu

9. Latest News
In the latest of his short
videos, RSC Eastern
Technical Advisor,
Thomas Rochford,
examines theTesco Hudl
tablet, demonstrating
how the device works
with different web
browsers, Moodle, Office
365, and Sharepoint.
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Thomas’sTech Review
bit.ly/thomastechhudl

10. Latest Resources
This package includes a
short reference guide for
universities, colleges and
learning providers to
ensure risks are
recognised and managed
appropriately, and
essential top tips to help
institutions manage the
use of social media
effectively.
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Social Media Guidance from Jisc Legal
bit.ly/jisclegalsocialmedia

11. Latest Resources
This excellent website
offers a range of fun,
interactive resources to
provide clear advice on
the essentials for enjoying
a safe experience online.
For students, staff and
everyday use.
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Cyber Streetwise
www.cyberstreetwise.com

12. Latest Resources
Tablet rocket allows you
to enter the details of
various tablet devices to
compare specs, reviews
and usability.
TopTen Reviews gives
side by side comparisons,
reviewing hardware,
display, communication
and help and support
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Tablet guides and comparisons
http://tablets-
review.toptenreviews.com/
tabletrocket.com/

13. Recent Initiatives
Digital Literacy Support - Flyer
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FE and Skills Window Project – Jorum Blog / Project site
Hairdressing Training - Survey
Copyright – Discover Jisc / Copyright Notice March
2014

14. Topics for 20th
June LRM Forum
Suggestions
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Using Self Service Library systems
Running the 6 book challenge, induction and working with teaching staff,
using social media, ebooks, open source LMS
How to sell your service - what do you tell Management to create an
impact?
Discovery services (eg Summon and Ebsco Discovery Service)
More of the same but with the opportunity for a practical session or two.
Screencasting would be good if not already covered.
Shared services
Digital Literacies
Jorum – FE and SkillsWindow Project

15. Thank you!
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