On the 16th July, 26 staff took the opportunity to attend the Learntech showcase (Sunshine and Showers) to find out about the latest innovations in Learning Technology at Northampton.

Sunshine and Showers 16th July 2013

Those attending had the opportunity to:

  • Find out about the NILE upgrade happening on the 21st July
  • Try out the video green screen
  • Learn more about effective use of  Smartboards and voting systems
  • Try a range of video recording tools
  • Understand more about grading and rubrics in NILE
  • See how mobile devices such as the iPad may be used to enhance Learning and Teaching
  • Find out what a CAIeRO is and how it may assist course development and redesign
  • Understand more about Open Northampton and open educational resources in general

Staff feedback from the event:

Excellent 1:1 advice and immediate improvements. Thank you so much…..has saved me hours of slog and heartache

Staff are very helpful – The new NILE looks more ‘user friendly’

I like the intense enthusiasm of the LT team. The staff are very supportive.

Whether you attended and want to know more or where unable to attend then you can always contact the team at any point to followup on any ideas.