Within the digital learning profession there is interest in ‘race & tech’ generally, topics such as AI and racial bias for example, and in tackling structural racism in our own sector. Two years ago members of the UK HE digital learning community formed a community of practice around anti-racism which was formalised as a special […]
A recording of June’s Changemakers Talk: Decolonising the Curriculum London x Kent is now available. The public panel discussion was hosted by London College of Communication on Thursday 23 June 2022. In this event, LCC Changemakers Cassia Clarke and Rachel Roland Martins and managers Lucy Panesar and Amita Nijhawan are in conversation with Dr Dave […]
About The Digital Space The Digital Space is an open-plan, creative IT hub set up with specialist software. It is located in WG26 on the ground floor of the Workshop Block. LCC students can now get in-person support for using UAL’s Digital Learning platforms from staff in The Digital Space. This includes support and advice […]
Allowing anonymity in online synchronous sessions can increase the chances of disruptive behaviour. We advise against it wherever possible, to help maintain a safe space for all students and staff. Disruptive incidents in online teaching sessions are not common, but they have happened at LCC and can be serious and disturbing when they do. The […]
Recording lectures and other synchronous sessions supports effective self-regulation of learning, offering clear benefits to all students. Recordings should primarily be seen – and described to students – as resources to supplement attendance at live sessions (on-site or online). For Autumn 2021-22, recordings will also help support students with COVID-Related Authorised Absence. Lecture capture is […]
For our students to engage in the online elements of their course it’s important to get the basics right. Digital learning platforms can support a wide variety of creative approaches which need to be underpinned by strong foundations. For 2021-22, we recommend prioritising three approaches to to provide our students with an inclusive online learning […]