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Light Bites Technology Tasters for the Classroom

Light Bites

Autumn 2019 Programme

Light Bites is a series of lunchtime workshops where we explore technology and how it can be used to support our teaching practice.

Facilitated by Ian Upton (Academic Development), each workshop session focusses on a specific technology or application which we explore together as a group. We investigate what it can and can't do, and discuss how we, as teachers, might use it to support our students.

We assume no technology skills. Bring a laptop, smartphone or tablet, if you want to join in. Or just bring yourself, a coffee, and see what is going on!

If the workshop inspires you, we will provide all you need to take things further.

We are shortly introducing a Light Bites Digital Badge. Watch this space for more information!

Death by PowerPoint

We all use PowerPoint as part of our professional practice. But, have we ever taken the time to consider how we can use it to engage and inspire?

Do we do the same old thing, over and over again, because that's the way it's always been done?

In this workshop we challenge you to question how you use PowerPoint and consider expert opinion on how this powerful tool can be engaged more effectively.

Meet on The Hill, Disruptive Media Learning Lab (DMLL), Floor Three. Lanchester Library.

DMLL Hill

Adobe Spark Video

Adobe Spark is a new app from Adobe that allows users to create template based social media graphics (Spark Post), web stories (Spark Page) and animated videos (Spark Video) using a simple online interface.

In this workshop we explore Adobe Spark Video and discuss how we might use it to support our teaching practice.

You will need to sign up for a free Spark account and bring a laptop if you wish to engage practically with the workshop (recommended). You do not need an account or laptop to join in.

Meet on 'The Hill' at Disruptive Media Learning Lab (DMLL), Floor Three. Lanchester Library.

DMLL Hill

Adobe Spark (Page)

Adobe Spark is a new app from Adobe that allows users to create template based social media graphics (Spark Post), web stories (Spark Page) and animated videos (Spark Video) using a simple online interface.

In this workshop we explore Adobe Spark Page and discuss how we might use it to support our teaching practice.

You will need to sign up for a free Spark account and bring a laptop if you wish to engage practically with this workshop (recommended). You do not need an account or laptop to join in.

Meet on 'The Hill' at Disruptive Media Learning Lab (DMLL), Floor Three. Lanchester Library.

DMLL Hill

Google Drive

Google Drive is more than online storage. As well as providing a suite of 'office and feedback' tools Google Drive is a powerful tool enabling collaboration and feedback.

In this workshop we explore Google Drive and discuss how we might use it to support our teaching practice.

You will need to sign up for a free Google account and bring your laptop if you wish to engage practically with this workshop (recommended). You do not need an account or laptop to join in.

Meet on 'The Hill' at Disruptive Media Learning Lab (DMLL), Floor Three. Lanchester Library.

DMLL Hill

OMG! Selfie Sticks!

Have you ever considered how you can engage students using selfie sticks?

In this workshop we look at this overlooked tool and explore ways of utilising its power in the classroom.

If you have a selfie stick, and a smartphone, please bring it along! You do not need a selfie stick to join in this session.

Meet on 'The Hill' at Disruptive Media Learning Lab (DMLL), Floor Three. Lanchester Library.

DMLL Hill

For further information about these Light Bite sessions, or booking bespoke sessions for your Faculty, School or Course, please contact Ian using the button below.

Credits:

Created with images by Alessandro Bianchi - "untitled image" • wuestenigel - "Group with Selfie Sticks"