In further and higher education, listening at scale is no longer optional. Surveys give the sector the structured insight they need to improve experience, performance and outcomes across staff, students and stakeholders. But not all surveys serve the same purpose, and different audiences benefit from different insights. Here are six types of surveys every college should be running—and why […]
Tag: Further Education
Data is central to decision-making in further and higher education. But working with data can feel complex and isolating. We are launching the Jisc Data Community to change that. This is your space to connect with peers, share experiences, and discover practical insights that make data work for you. Why join? Our community is designed […]
We’re excited to share that the Digital Elevation Tool is getting a major upgrade in mid-January. This update focuses on improving accessibility, navigation, and collaboration – all based on feedback from the sector. Why the upgrade matters The Digital Elevation Tool helps senior leaders in further education and skills organisations understand where they are on their […]
Addressing sector challenges Over ten years ago, our members told us that they would like to be sure that the significant sums of money they were investing in digital technologies really were benefitting their learners and staff and delivering the expected return. After extensive consultation and research, the digital experience insights service was launched and […]
Digital transformation is a journey, and with most journeys it helps to have a guide with you along the way. Since Jisc launched the Digital Elevation Tool (DET) in 2022, over 200 colleges have signed up to use the tool to guide their self-assessment and plan their future digital pathway. Now, we are working on […]
For many working in further education data, the daily struggle is familiar: juggling information from multiple systems, meeting tight reporting deadlines and the age old – “how many learners do we have?” (the answer often depends on the individual’s definition of a learner – more on meta data later). Whilst not a silver bullet to […]
Today on International Women’s Day (IWD), we’re looking at a few key points from Jisc’s IWD panel session. On Tuesday 4 March, Jisc’s CEO Heidi Fraser-Krauss and executive director for transformation, Joy Palmer, alongside external speakers Andrea Quantrill, Director of Quality and High Performance, Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, and Alex Vujcich, Interim Director of […]
Digital poverty can be defined as “the inability to interact with the online world fully, when, where and how an individual needs to” (Digital Poverty Alliance). This includes consideration of devices, connectivity, access, capability, motivation and support, and participation. The 2023/24 digital experience insights surveys shed light on the current state of learners using digital technologies, […]
A workshop in partnership with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce was held on Monday 16 May and attended by 25 people including representatives from colleges and Jisc customers’ service. The workshop was introduced by Louise Timperley, Director of Skills and Employment, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce & Martin Hall, previous Chair of Jisc now […]