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Our project aims to enhance and promote digital inclusivity in higher education institutions in the UK HE Sector.
As Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) becomes more prevalent in higher education accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, robust research is becoming necessary to examine its effects on student experiences, particularly those of students with specific learning differences (SpLDs) like dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This highlights the significance of understanding how the evolving landscape of teaching and learning in higher education impacts diverse learners.
Aims and objectives
The project's overall objective is to enhance and promote the development of digital inclusivity. Working in partnership with other higher education institutions, we aim to:
- investigate what TEL practices students and their lecturers currently use, and their opinions of them
- understand how TEL practices impact students’ learning and lecturers’ teaching, both positively and negatively
- provide recommendations to improve the provision of TEL for all students in Higher Education Institutions.
News and Update
The research team has successfully concluded the initial phase of the project, which involved conducting interviews with both staff and students at a higher education institution. This phase also encompassed thorough data analysis and the production of a comprehensive report focusing on the nature of technology-enhanced learning (TEL) practices by students and staff at the university.
Moving forward, the team has commenced the second phase of the project, which entails collaboration with other institutions in the UK. This phase aims to expand the scope of the research and gather insights from a broader range of higher educational settings. If you are interested in learning more about this project and potentially getting involved, please see the 'Partner with us' section for further information.
Research team and partners
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Professor Fabio Arico
more...Principal Investigator
Professor of Higher Education and Economics, School of Economics, University of East Anglia
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Dr Jeremy Schildt
more...Principal Investigator
Head of Life and Learning (Learning Enhancement) - Student Services, University of East Anglia
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Dr Alexia Achtypi
more...Honorary Research Associate
Responsible for the design and conduct of the study - Student Services, University of East Anglia
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Dr Abass Isiaka
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Responsible for identifying and conducting the research with partner institutions
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Dr Astrid Coxon
more...Partner
Psychologist & person-centred counsellor - external advisor of the project