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05.07.23DIGIFEST
Table of Contents Welcome to DigiFest Page 03 What’s on Page 11 Keynote Page 08 Plan of the day Page 18 Need to know Page 06 Floor plan Page 17 External speakers Page 09 Conference highlights Page 20 Have a go zone Page 22
Welcome to DigiFest Welcome to Pembrokeshire College's first ever DigiFest! Get ready to go on an exciting journey of digital exploration and innovation. On Wednesday, 5th July 2023, lecturers and business support staff will come together for a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to thrive in this ever-evolving digital world. Whether you are seeking to enhance your understanding of digital tools, delve into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), or explore the latest digital advancements, this conference has been designed to meet your needs. Throughout the day, you can expect a diverse range of sessions, including: workshops, demos, and seminars. These sessions will cover various aspects of digital tools, AI, and digital advancements, catering to the specific interests and needs of our attendees, no matter their role in College. You will have the opportunity to engage with experts, ask questions, and gain practical knowledge that you can implement in your day to day duties. Let's get Digital!
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Need to Know Following the keynote speaker, coffee and pastries will be available in the Atrium. This time will give you an opportunity to network with your Faculty team and plan your day. Don't forget to pick up your bingo card from your manager!We are excited to have you as part of our DigiFest, and we want to make sure you have all the essential information you need to make the most of your day. Please take note of the following details: Every delegate will receive a bingo card. Your facilitator will stamp each session that you attend. Attending a minimum of 3 sessions will earn you some fun conference goodies! If you attend 5 sessions, you'll receive a special gift to celebrate your active participation. Bingo cards will be given out by managers during coffee and pastries. Conference goodies can be claimed at the of the day in the Closing Session.Bingo Card and Attendee BenefitsRefreshments
Important! Please bring your mobile device to DigiFest. You will need it to access QR codes so you can: Sign in to sessions Contribute to our Padlet board View our Conference booklet
Keynote Speaker Dan Fitzpatrick is a renowned expert in AI and Chat GPT. With extensive knowledge and a passion for cutting- edge technology, Dan has contributed significantly to the development of Chat GPT for education, an advanced language model transforming human- computer interactions. His expertise in natural language processing and machine learning has pushed the boundaries of AI capabilities. As a captivating keynote speaker, Dan has shared his insights worldwide, engaging audiences with his ability to demystify complex AI concepts. He not only showcases the latest advancements but also highlights practical applications for driving educational development and enhancing user experiences. Dan Fitzpatrick Dan has recently written a book called The AI Classroom, this book will be available to be purchased after his session. We are honoured to have Dan Fitzpatrick as our keynote speaker at DigiFest. You can expect an inspiring session where Dan will share his deep insights, innovative ideas, and vision for the future of AI-powered educational interactions.
Kieran Mandell-Wilkins will be joining us to speak about the latest Promethean ActivPanel 9 boards. Kieran has been helping colleges with their IT and EdTech needs for 13 years and has a wealth of experience helping educators get the most out of their technology. Kieran will be showing us how the ActivPanel 9 can be used to enhance the teaching and learning experience and will introduce the features and applications that the panel offers. External Speakers Esam Baboukhan is an influential figure in the field of education. With expertise in educational technology and innovation, he is dedicated to transforming traditional learning methods. Esam's passion lies in creating engaging and inclusive educational experiences that empower students and prepare them for the challenges of the future. He is an expert in Microsoft for education.Esam Baboukhan - Transform EducationKieran Mandell-Wilkins - PrometheanMark Boucher - Future Digital Education Ltd With 20 years of experience in TV, film, and social media production, Mark empowers individuals and companies of all levels to become digital citizens. Utilising smartphone technology, Mark aims to dispel the misconception that professional-quality content requires expensive equipment. Come along to Mark's one hour session to learn how you can use smartphone in the classroom or workshop to enhance your teaching.
What's on 09:15 Keynote Speaker - Dan FitzpatrickMerlin Theatre Dan Fitzpatrick is an AI expert, renowned keynote speaker, and advocate for the transformative power of technology in education. With his captivating storytelling, he shares insights on how AI and Chat GPT can revolutionise the learning experience and empower students to reach new heights in education. Duration - 90 minutesAtrium 10:45 Coffee & Pastries Enjoy a coffee and pastry break, a perfect opportunity to debrief with your team after a thought provoking keynote speech. During this time you need to collect your Bingo card from your manager. Duration - 45 minutes Wellbeing Walk - Laura Hackett 12:30 A walk is worth a thousand words. Meet us at reception for our Wellbeing walk. Duration - 30 minutesThis What's On page is where you will find out all you need to know about each session. Discover a diverse range of topics, workshops, and thought-provoking discussions. Please see page 16 for visual plan of the day. Closing of the Day 15:30 An opportunity to reflect on the day and a chance to collect your conference goodies. Duration - 30 minutesHaven 12:30, 13:30 & 14:30 Tribal EBS - Debbi Church An overview of the new modules in Tribal EBS which will replace existing functionality within Moodle. Don't panic, we will go through it in finer detail in Admin Week at the end of August! Duration - 30 minutes *No booking required*
What's onRoom F1.4 12:00 & 14:30 Using digital tools to enhance research projects - Kath Rees The session will highlight digital tools that students can use for their research project. We will look at Coggle, a mind-mapping tool to explore initial project ideas; Padlet for organising research and Harvard Reference Generators as a time-saving tool for accurate referencing. Duration - 30 minutes 11:30 & 15:00 Wordwall - Charlie Alexander & Sarah Archer Wordwall is an online platform for lecturers to create activities for students using various templates. This session will show examples of how Wordwall is being used in different areas of the college and give you ideas of how you could use it in your teaching. Duration - 30 minutesThe Upper Atrium 11:30 & 13:30 Digital marking the easy way - Sharon Philpin How to mark digitally using 3 easy methods. Moodle assignments, Turnitin and OneDrive. Duration - 30 minutes Getting your time back with Technology - Morgan Lewis 12:00 & 14:00 Morgan will be sharing top tips and ideas from his Thrive Community for using video and recorded teaching sessions to help you 'get your time back with technology'. Duration - 30 minutes The Flipped Classroom - Sharon Lloyd 12:30 & 14:30 Discussing strategies to make students more independent learners, by reviewing possible methods to help them prepare in advance of the lesson. This allows the lesson time to be more active and student focused, rather than teacher led. Duration - 30 minutes 13:00 & 14:00 Learner collaboration on Microsoft 365 / PowerPoint - Ben Lloyd A presentation and hands on workshop on setting up live collaboration sessions for your learners on Microsoft 365 - PowerPoint. Duration - 30 minutes *No booking required*
What's onRoom F1.7 & F1.9 11:30, 13:00 & 14:30 Promethean ActivPanel 9 Essentials - Kieran Mandell-Wilkins In this session, you will explore the fundamentals on how to get started using your Promethean ActivPanel 9 in your classroom. Duration - 60 minutesRoom F1.8 12:00 & 13:30 Creating an inclusive and accessible learning environment - Esam Baboukhan A comprehensive overview of the tools available in Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 to support create an inclusive and accessible learning environment. Duration - 60 minutes 14:30 & 15:00 Creating Accessible Documents - Judith Evans This training will assist staff in producing materials and documents that are universally accessible and understandable. Duration - 30 minutesRoom F1.13 11:30 & 12:00 Tackling E-Waste - Matt Coles Matt will share the dire facts of the E-Waste crisis and what we can do to us to fight back against this. Do you really know where your old mobile phone goes to be 'recycled'? Duration - 30 minutes *No booking required*
What's onRoom F1.14 11:30 Engaging learners through video using a Smart phone - Mark Boucher In this session, discover the potential of using your smartphone as a powerful tool for creating educational videos. Learn techniques, tips, and apps that can transform your smartphone into a versatile content creation studio, revolutionising the way you engage learners. Duration - 60 minutes 13:00 & 14:30 iPad tips for educators - Lee Gibbons This session is a comprehensive workshop for educators focusing on maximising productivity and collaboration using various iPad tips and features. Attendees will learn practical techniques to personalise iPad, multitask efficiently, enhance focus, capture and record content, collaborate effectively, optimise note-taking, manage files, and streamline tasks for increased efficiency. Duration - 30 minutesRoom F1.15 11:30 Introduction to Adobe Portfolio - Denys Bassett-Jones Denys goes through the basics of the Adobe content management system as a means of producing digital portfolios, with opportunities for discussion about its advantages and disadvantages in comparison with other similar platforms. This session is aimed at tutors whose students use web-based portfolios as a method of submitting coursework. Duration - 30 minutes 12:30 & 15:00 Introducing Microsoft Teams classroom - Paul Evans How to create assignments and quizzes, mark written work and give feedback. Duration - 30 minutes 13:30 & 14:00 AI in education - Holly Roberts Following on from the morning’s keynote, this session will provide you with an opportunity to discuss what AI can do for you and your class. We will look at how ChatGPT and TeacherMatic can support you with your planning, as well as ways to engage your learners with AI activities. Duration - 30 minutes *No booking required*
What's onRoom F1.16 12:00 & 14:00 Canva - Gareth Davies Gareth will provide you with a Canva for Education log in, giving you access to premium features for free. Try out their AI features and create beautiful professional documents! Duration - 30 minutes 12:30 & 15:00 MS Forms - You won't look back! - Alannah Simmons Once you use MS Forms there is no going back! You will learn about the features of MS Forms and have a go at creating your own. Duration - 30 minutesRoom F1.20 11:30 & 13:30 SharePoint Team Sites - what can they do for you? - Jenny Badger A whistle stop tour of a working SharePoint site (the B-wbl Hwb - version 2!). We'll explore the functionality available, talk you through the lessons we learned while setting it up and look at ways that you can make a SharePoint site work for you and your team. Duration - 30 minutes 12:00 & 14:30 Digital Discovery Lists - Emma Lippiett The session will outline how you can use a digital tool, Padlet, to create discovery lists for your subject/course area. Discovery lists can be used as a transition resource, extension activities, and supra-curricular content to support learners to go beyond their subject specifications. Duration - 30 minutes *No booking required*
What's on 11:30 & 12:00 Desk Yoga - Naomi Pearce Desk yoga sessions offer a revitalising break from work, with gentle movements and breathing exercises to release tension, increase energy, and enhance wellbeing. Come and join Naomi for this 30 minute session and take time away from your screen. Duration - 30 minutes Digital Wellbeing - Laura Hackett 14:30 & 15:00 Come along to our session to look at Digital Wellbeing and screen time, have a go at some apps and discuss how we can apply this with learners. Everyone is welcome. Duration - 30 minutes Display Screen Equipment - Julia Davies 13:30 & 14:00 A practical demonstration of how to set up your DSE workstation - laptop, risers, keyboards, chair etc. This session is particularly aimed at new staff, although current staff would also benefit from a refresher. Duration - 30 minutesStaff Café *No booking required*
Floor Plan
Room 9:15 10:45 11:30 12:00 12:30 Merlin Theatre Keynote Speaker Atrium Coffee & Pastries Haven Tribal EBS F1.4 Wordwall Using digital tools to enhance research projects Upper Atrium Digital marking the easy way Getting your time back with Technology The Flipped classroom F1.7 & F1.9 Promethean ActivPanel 9 Essentials (60 mins) F1.8 Creating an inclusive and accessible learning environment F1.13 Tackling E-Waste Tackling E-Waste F1.14 Engaging learners through video using a Smart phone (60 mins) F1.15 Introduction to Adobe Portfolio Using teams for teaching F1.16 Canva MS Forms - you won't look back! F1.20 SharePoint Team Sites - what can they do for you? Digital Discovery Lists Staff Café Desk Yoga Desk Yoga Plan of the day - am
Plan of the day - pm Room 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 Atrium Wellbeing Walk Closing of day Haven Tribal EBS Tribal EBS F1.4 Learner collaboration on Microsoft 365 - PowerPoint Learner collaboration on Microsoft 365 - PowerPoint Using digital tools to enhance research projects WordWall Upper Atrium Digital marking the easy way Getting your time back with Technology The Flipped Classroom F1.7 & F1.9 Promethean ActivPanel 9 Essentials (60 mins) Promethean ActivPanel 9 Essentials (60 mins) F1.8 Creating an inclusive and accessible learning environment (60 mins) Digital Accessibility - Bus Support Digital Accessibility - T&L F1.14 iPad tips for educators iPad tips for educators F1.15 AI in education AI in education Using teams for teaching F1.16 Canva MS Forms - you won't look back! F1.20 SharePoint Team Sites - what can they do for you? Digital Discovery Lists Staff Café Display Screen Equipment Display Screen Equipment Digital Wellbeing Digital Wellbeing
Conference Highlights There are so many inspiring talks and workshops to attend at DigiFest, it can be hard to decide where to go! If you are feeling overwhelmed with the amount on offer, why not check out our conference highlights, below: Tribal EBS Creating an inclusive and accessible learning environment Engaging learners through video using a Smart phone12:30, 13:30, 14:30 F1.3 & F1.5 DEBBI CHURCH 12:00 & 13:30 F1.8 ESAM BABOUKHAN 11:30 F1.14 MARK BOUCHER Promethean Demo Canva iPad tips for educators 11:30, 13:00, 14:30 F1.7 & F1.9 KIERAN MANDELL- WILKINS 12:00 & 14:00 F1.16 GARETH DAVIES 13:00 & 14:30 F1.14 LEE GIBBONS Teaching & Learning
Conference Highlights If you work in a business support role, there is plenty on offer at Digifest to help you bring digital into your workspace. Our conference highlights for business support are a great place to start - but don't be afraid to try out other sessions on the main agenda! Creating Accessible Documents Desk Yoga SharePoint Team Sites - what can they do for you? 14:30 F1.8 JUDITH EVANS 11:30 & 12:00 STAFF CAFE NAOMI PEARCE 11:30 & 13:30 F1.20 JENNY BADGER MS Forms - you won't look back! Canva Display Screen Equipment 12:30 & 15:00 F1.16 ALANNAH SIMMONS 12:00 & 14:00 F1.16 GARETH DAVIES 13:30 & 14:00 STAFF CAFE JULIA DAVIES Business Support
Have a Go Zone The Have a Go Zone will be located in the Hwb and is a space where you are encouraged to try something new, experiment or practice in a safe space without the stress of being in a classroom full of learners. Please take some time out of your day to have a play. Have a go with our new GoPro 360 camera Create your own video with a Green Screen Ben Lloyd Mark Boucher
Have a Go Zone How can you help tackle the E-Waste crisis? Meet our Robot El How can technology improve sustainability? Sarah Williams Matt Coles Stone Group
Have a Go Zone Get to grips with the Promethean screens Using an iPad TeacherMatic Teaching & Learning team IT Support team Aaron Strefford
Feeling inspired? We are so glad to hear this. To find out more and meet with like minded people, keep an eye out for DigiClub next academic year. A Peer to Peer session where we talk about all things digital.