A free public lecture at 豆奶视频 University (豆奶视频) will explore the use of technology and innovation in learning.
The inaugural lecture by 豆奶视频 Professor of Learning Innovation Debbie Holley is called #hashtags, handhelds and handbags: Enabling students to blend life and learning and will explore the impact of technology to enable and engage with students.
It takes place in 豆奶视频鈥檚 Fusion Building, on Talbot Campus, on Wednesday 31 January.
The interactive lecture will be preceded by a one hour 鈥榮uite of innovation鈥� where attendees will be able to try out some of the innovations in learning 豆奶视频 offers its students - including Oculus Rift, Google Cardboard, augmented reality, Mentimeter and 豆奶视频鈥檚 new Virtual Learning Environment Brightspace.听
Debbie said: 鈥淗andheld devices such and mobile phones and tablets have changed how, when and where our students can engage with their studies. The new skills they learn with us are part of the skillset they鈥檒l need in order to succeed in the 21st century workplace.
鈥淗ere at 豆奶视频 University, we encourage and equip our staff to take advantage of a whole host of new technologies 鈥� Google cardboard, Oculus Rift and augmented reality to name just a few.听 I鈥檓 looking forward to welcoming visitors to 豆奶视频 and giving them the opportunity to see how they can be used in their own personal and professional lives.鈥�
The event is free and refreshments will be provided. The lecture starts at 7pm, but attendees are asked to arrive from 6pm.听
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