Technology: TNE's Silent Partner?
HEGlobal in partnership with Jisc will be running a half day workshop in March to look at the technological aspects of delivering TNE.
Recent OBHE research commissioned by Jisc highlighted the need for an early warning system for TNE and technology. It is often the last element to be considered in establishing and maintaining TNE activity - if it's even considered at all in the scoping stages. OBHE found a distinct 'isolation of IT staff from TNE activity decision-making … even overseas network arrangements.' But technology is critical to building the student experience and underpinning activity, from overcoming digital accessibility barriers, to providing learning materials to students, to licensing, and to the student experience as a whole. Whether your institution is seeking a deluxe experience for TNE students, or starting with the basic package- successful TNE isn't possible without strong technological underpinning.
Who should attend?
•International managers and strategists in universities
•TNE practitioners in universities
•Technology practitioners in universities
•Anyone with an interest in the effective and timely delivery of TNE
•Staff with responsibility for international reputation management and the international student experience
•Accountable staff managing, or hoping to manage, TNE operations
Delegate outcomes
•Develop a clearer understanding of the technology challenges and opportunities of TNE and the support services available
•Recognise, and start to overcome, the challenges of developing and managing TNE
•Understand the technology issues to build into TNE planning from the outset
•Begin to develop the tools for working across teams in the UK university to deliver seamlessly overseas
•Learn from others about what can work well in incorporating technology into TNE planning and delivery
•Improve the information base for developing institutional TNE strategies
For further information
http://heglobal.international.ac.uk/events/technology-tne's-silent-partn...
