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Join the Digital Learning Community

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:17:00 GMT

We warmly invite you to join us in the Digital Learning Community, where you’ll find:

Discussion, updates and resource sharing, alongside opportunities to connect with peers
Invitations to a range of online and in-person events

This is an inclusive, collaborative community, which we look forward to shaping with you. Please join us.

(Epic) Failures and Comebacks with Learning Technology Symposium

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The (Epic) Failures and Comebacks with Learning Technology Symposium provides a supportive space to reflect on the challenges of educational technology practice. Featuring short talks, a keynote, and audience discussion, the event explores how resilience, innovation, and critical reflection can help transform failure into future success

From Workshop Notes to AI-Powered Workflows

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:20:00 GMT

At a recent �� AI Show and Tell session, colleagues had the opportunity to see how artificial intelligence can move beyond theory and deliver tangible benefits in everyday work. Digital Learning’s SEM Faculty Consultant, Paul Ottey demonstrated how thoughtfully designed AI tools can solve real operational challenges while saving significant amounts of time.

Lecture Capture Requests for 2026/27: Information and Guidance

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:30:00 GMT

As we prepare for the 2026/27 academic year, we recommend that any teaching sessions requiring lecture capture are scheduled as early as possible. This information aims to signpost you to guidance and support to ensure recordings are scheduled successfully.

�� Wins Co-Creation Excellence and AI in Learning Excellence Awards at EchoExperience 2026

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:05:00 GMT

�� has picked up two awards at EchoExperience 2026: the Co-Creation Excellence Award for Digital Learning's collaboration with Echo360, and the AI in Learning Excellence Award, won by Dr Tom Ritchie for work spanning �� and Elon University on AI ethics and belonging.

Insights from the �� Education Conference

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:19:00 GMT

At this year's �� Education Conference, through an in-person session and a nano-presentation, Digital Learning showcased how technology can support teaching, learning and assessment hrough student-centred, pedagogically driven approaches.

Digital Learning workshops support staff to build skills in podcasting, video and PowerPoint

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:27:00 GMT

Find out more about our series of beginner friendly workshops, equipping colleagues to confidently use podcasting, video, and PowerPoint to enhance teaching and learning.

Echo 360 Ideation Workshop – Event Highlights & Reflection

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:50:00 GMT

Following our successful Echo 360 Ideation Workshop, we’re delighted to share a recap of the day and highlight the creativity, collaboration, and forward‑thinking ideas generated by colleagues from across the University.

Digital Learning Community: Highlights from Our March Event

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:26:00 GMT

Digital Learning welcomed colleagues from across the university to our second Digital Learning Community event.

The session brought together four presentations covering AI‑supported feedback, cross‑university collaboration, podcasting and video creation, and innovative teaching tools.

Vevox Updates 2026

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:50:00 GMT

Over the past year, Vevox has released a series of significant updates designed to improve live polling, quizzing, Q&A, accessibility and ease of presentation. These enhancements streamline session setup, offer improved analytics, and provide new ways to engage students and participants.

These updates summarise key improvements introduced across the past year.