Higher Education

Anyone with teenagers in the house is probably already familiar with the idea of escape rooms as they pop up on European main streets in much the same as they are doing elsewhere on the globe. Chris Coward and his…

The EU Directive on Accessibility came into operation in September 2020 and had significant implications for video services in higher education. One year on,  and following what was arguably the most turbulent year in recent history when practically all teaching…

This aim of this seminar is to introduce 360 degree video as a teaching and learning tool. This event which is aimed at a maximum of 30 participants will begin with a showcase session, whereby several experienced producers will demonstrate…

Over the last year, the Media & Learning Association along with practically every other organisation has organised multiple online events for our members and the wider community of interest. We have set up short events, with a dense programme of…

Managing and innovating video-based services in Higher Education This one day Media & Learning Online Conference will take place on Thursday 6 May and is aimed at everyone interested in enhancing teaching and learning in higher education with the support…

The massive increase in online learning has pushed the question of who owns what to the forefront in our daily experience as either learning providers or learning consumers. Many people in the sector have only a vague notion of the…

Recently there has been an explosion of interest in virtual meeting spaces according as so much of our lives move online. From conferencing to collaborating, there is now a forest of new services and platforms available employing virtual and immersive…

The promise of Open Educational Resources (OER) is one that people in the learning sector have discussed and debated for many years. With the pandemic, the value and importance of OER has never been more prominent. According as more and…

Throughout the pandemic, and even before, university leadership has frequently come under fire for making poor decisions about Digital Education. Need to close campuses because of lockdown? Just do a three-hour Zoom lecture! Exams? Remote proctoring will solve the problem…