Digital pedagogies framework

On starting a new unit, students are provided with clear guidance on the content, aims and intended learning outcomes of the unit from the beginning. 

The Unit structure is intuitive allowing students to efficiently navigate unit content and seamlessly access information and learning materials, allowing for a consistent user experience.

The purpose of all learning materials and activities is defined and its relevance to learning outcomes clear, encouraging students to engage with it.

Providing accessible and inclusive content promotes an inclusive experience for all students, respecting diverse learning preferences and assists us in meeting the needs of our disabled students as set out under the Equality Act and other relevant legislation and sector best practice.

Students have the opportunity to access preparatory teaching materials in a timely manner, to easily access teaching activities, and to revisit learning materials in their own time. 

Learning is student-centred ensuring students are engaged with their learning and remain motivated. The incorporation of different formats and approaches makes content stimulating and maintains students' interest. 

Delivering a curriculum that is inclusive of and accessible to students of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Promoting awareness of equality issues and allyship across cohorts.

Ensuring assessment strategy takes account of diverse ethnicities and cultures and of diverse perspectives.

Students have transparency of assessment activities and deadlines on the unit from the outset, whether they are individual or group assignments, and clear visibility of assessment criteria and marking schemes.

Students experience targeted, timely feedback on formative and summative assessments helping to build purposeful relationships with academic staff, enhancing motivation and promoting an improved, personalised learning experience.

Students have clear visibility of all staff involved with the unit, their role and research interests, with transparent communication lines on who to contact if they need support, when and how.

Students understand that communication lines are open, and their voice is heard. Students experience how academic staff are engaged with their learning and are supporting them in their learning journey. 

Unit learning analytics data is used to optimise unit design, identify individual students that are either performing well or require additional support, and to provide a personalised learning experience for students