5. Exploring the potential of Mahara for developing key skills for university

This lightning presentation will discuss the potential of Mahara in developing Level 4 academic skills and supporting the transition to higher education. The benefits of a collaborative relationship between Learning Technology Support (LTS) and academic staff in preparing students for study and employment. Identifying opportunities for formative feedback in relation to assessment design.

Key words:  formative feedback, digital skills, assessment design, module design, collaboration, academic skills, technology enhanced learning.

Catherine Hartell:  I joined the Academic Development Unit in 2017. I have worked with digital technology for seven years which included delivering training and development activities on all aspects of TEL and IT systems. I am interested in how technology can support teaching and learning across a variety of subjects, specifically focusing on developing staff confidence in using digital tools for learning.

Jo Munyard:  I joined the University in 2016 as part of the Early Childhood Studies team within the School of Education. My interests lie in all things education! The transition, for our students, to higher education particularly fascinates me, having previously taught in further education. The lightning presentation focuses on the way in which I have used an ePortfolio to enhance learning, teaching and assessment within a specific module at Level 4.