Have you ever wondered if students really are digital experts? Or considered how you can use educational resources available online? If so, join us in October 2025 on the elective module EDM122: Digital Literacies and Open Practice. This module is taught by Dr Jane Secker, Associate Professor in Educational Development, and Dr Julie Voce, Head…Continue Reading Module starting soon: Digital Literacies and Open Practice
Enhancing Digital Learning Tools and Processes: A Case Study with Dr. Swrajit Sarkar
Enhancing Digital Learning Tools and Processes: A Case Study with Dr. Swrajit Sarkar Background Dr. Swrajit Sarkar, an academic in the School of Health & Medical Sciences (SHMS), sought training and support to effectively use Moodle, Kaltura, and Turnitin. He participated in drop-in sessions and workshops facilitated by the Digital Education and Operations teams, focusing…Continue Reading Enhancing Digital Learning Tools and Processes: A Case Study with Dr. Swrajit Sarkar
Case Study: Engage, Interact, Learn: Dr. Dutta’s Poll Everywhere Case Study
Background Dr. Sahil Dutta, an academic at The School of Policy & Global Affairs (SPGA), embarked on a journey to enhance his teaching methods by integrating Poll Everywhere, an interactive polling tool. He attended a workshop titled “Introduction to Poll Everywhere” run by the Digital Education Team to familiarise himself with the platform and learn…Continue Reading Case Study: Engage, Interact, Learn: Dr. Dutta’s Poll Everywhere Case Study
Unveiling Insights: A Case Study on Enhancing Student Engagement and Overcoming Course Challenges
Case Study: Enhancing Teaching and Learning with EdTech – Julian Hargreaves Background Julian Hargreaves, an academic in the School of Policy and Global Affairs (SPGA), has been actively engaging with digital education tools to enhance his teaching practice. As a lecturer responsible for first-year and third-year modules, Julian has sought innovative solutions to improve student…Continue Reading Unveiling Insights: A Case Study on Enhancing Student Engagement and Overcoming Course Challenges
NEW: Learning and Teaching induction from LEaD
On Monday, 16th December. The Learning Enhancement and Development directorate (LEaD) organised a staff learning and teaching induction event, aimed primarily at new City St. Georges staff involved in learning and teaching but open to anyone who wanted to know about what we do. The event began with a warm welcome and by Professor…Continue Reading NEW: Learning and Teaching induction from LEaD
Being a Teams-player will boost your employability!
By now you would have heard about Microsoft Teams at least once, whether it’s for a module’s collaboration, an online lecture or presenting your work in a 1:1 meeting. Teams is a tool that rarely goes unused when in university and especially, when in the workplace. The tool makes working and studying a collaborative, engaging…Continue Reading Being a Teams-player will boost your employability!
Horizons in Legal Education at City
An overview of LEaD’s support and collaboration with City Law School This post summarises the breadth of LEaD’s support and showcases our commitment to equitable and inclusive learning, working in partnership with colleagues in the City Law School. Digital Accessibility LEaD continues to innovate in creating media-rich, high-quality resources of high quality for the Law…Continue Reading Horizons in Legal Education at City
Creation of digital skills self-assessment tools: Solicitors’ Practice Programme, The City Law School
Identifying the Need for a Digital Skills Self-Assessment Tool at City, University of London In response to the findings from the 2021/22 JISC Digital Experience Insights survey, conducted at City, University of London, it became evident that there was a significant gap in assessing students’ digital skills. Only 28% of the 245 students surveyed felt…Continue Reading Creation of digital skills self-assessment tools: Solicitors’ Practice Programme, The City Law School
Tech-enabled inclusive reading: bridging gaps in educational accessibility
Reading for learning is undeniably an essential element of academic success (e.g., Miller and Merdian, 2020). However, it is equally important to recognise the challenges some learners face when engaging with text. Ensuring inclusivity in reading means providing all students, regardless of disabilities, language proficiency, or learning styles, with the means to access, engage with,…Continue Reading Tech-enabled inclusive reading: bridging gaps in educational accessibility
Students’ Digital Skills through thoughtful Induction Design
November’s theme in the Learning and Teaching community was students’ digital skills. So the first LEaD Light Lunch of the month was led by the fabulous Student Digital Team in LEaD, who for the past few years have provided crucial support, steering students toward resources such as Linkedin Learning and City’s own student guides. During…Continue Reading Students’ Digital Skills through thoughtful Induction Design