Helen had decided to do a flipped session and so posted some information onto blogs before the session and here is the link to these http://design-4-learning.blogspot.co.uk/

In addition there was some further information in the session as well as discussion in groups and using illuminate to bring in some others.

Helen suggests that often digital use can still be transmissive despite what we say and think.  The digital university can be a powerful lens but reflect on what real changes technology have brought about. Helen then identified some specific impacts of digital technology as she sees them and these were:

• Connectivity
• Ubiquity (almost)
• Intimacy
• Continuous record
• Data at a scale
• Learning situations are more porous or leaky
• Learners are simultaneously learning
• Learning events leave a persistent trace

Technologies can though allow some anonymity so you can be older or younger. Using technology means we can access more resources, version documents and share with others. However do students feel vulnerable what about emotions? So how can we minimise digital vulnerability? We can help learner move from closed to open digital spaces in their own time. We can model and nuture awareness, robustness and mutual care. We can take measures to redress digital disadvantage. We can explore but be alert for unintended consequences of open and borderless and bring our own practices and ensure students own their data.

Some online tools have poor sound/vision quality and technology still is a problem in terms of reliability and quality. Pedagogy should still be the first position when choosing a technology and learning is the key.