Mark Ayton

Learning technology management strategy consultant (Retired).
Dad, Granddad, and Motorcyclist.

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We've got a few places left to join the online Digital leaders programme starting 21 June. Also excited to announce in-person dates in London of 28-29 Sept and 12-13 Oct. All with our fab tutors @SumpterJohn @AppleZac @debbaff @cbthomson #JiscDigLead
https://t.co/20CmDETHrr

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A huge congratulations to @westoncollege, winners of the #AoCBeacons award for 'effective use of digital technology in further education'. Their pioneering virtual classroom project helps learners and teachers to boost their digital skills 👏👏👏
https://t.co/zNykrsU169

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The shift to remote education has made it more accessible to some but less accessible to others. Here are some ideas for creating safe, inclusive and equitable learning environments https://t.co/T7yf9VL7Qz

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If we’re encouraging educators to develop their digital capabilities, then they need the time, opportunity and incentive to do so. Chris Melia explains how the DigiLearn Sector has benefitted staff at @UCLanCCL https://t.co/jf3ZK1g95q

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Player: Teams of up to four students
Mission: Solve a set of real-life business challenges
Reward: Up to £5k or an internship

Game on! https://t.co/iJxpTWkW3j

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Thanks to the hard work of the sector and the negotiations team, UK universities have reached an agreement with Elsevier that provides both unlimited open access publishing and access to paywalled journal articles https://t.co/Tqxxf0hDBR

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A guide for members on how to shape your digital strategy to get the most out of technology https://t.co/VURGoJXDfq

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We're partnering with MPs, internet providers and sector leaders in a collective effort to end data poverty https://t.co/pZrG58eNVg

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The Jisc security conference starts today! Plan your day ahead with the programme here https://t.co/RFkKitTwVm and don't forget to use #JiscSec in your posts

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Proud to have been accredited by the LPI for the 11th consecutive year 🙌 With @YourLPI

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After asking over 38,000 university students what they thought of their digital learning experience, 67% rated the quality of their online course as good, or better. Full report 👉 https://t.co/CKyBsqu6r9

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New report out today reveals the digital experiences of 23,741 learners in further education for 2020/21. Almost half reported problems with wifi, yet despite the difficulties, 66% rated the quality of their digital learning as good or better https://t.co/raInDxueHx

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Of 38,917 university students, 21% said they had no safe or private area to work. Read the full report for more insights into learners' digital experiences https://t.co/mUzTDUsIYF

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New report underlines the digital divide amongst FE learners https://t.co/x95dSMVPls

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From Ada Lovelace to Marie Curie, women working in STEM is nothing new. So why does the percentage of girls taking STEM subjects remain so low? #WomenInTech https://t.co/QrCqn01GZB

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Where have you seen examples of positive culture change enabled by digital in the past year? Other ideas, post in the comments #ConnectMore21

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Thorsten Lauterbach from Robert Gordon University sharing how virtual happy hour helped boost students' social health and develop a sense of belonging #ConnectMore21

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A new community will be launching at #ConnectMore21 today 🎉 You can find out all you need to know by joining the session at 11:30 https://t.co/BwBwjMc55P

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One hour. You have one hour left to register for #ConnectMore21. 60 minutes. 3600 seconds.

3599... https://t.co/Uv9YXyQIc2

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The contract between academic publisher Elsevier and UK Universities is due for renewal this December. Staff at @Cambridge_Uni outline what is at stake
https://t.co/v0BrADNMQm