Preparing for generation Z: how can technology enhanced learning be firmly embedded in our students' learning experience? A case study from Abertay University

Alastair Robertson

doi:10.21125/inted.2019

Preparing for generation Z: how can technology enhanced learning be firmly embedded in our students' learning experience? A case study from Abertay University

Alastair Robertson

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Abstract

Abertay is a relatively small, modern university (undergraduate population of around 4000) with a wide portfolio and a diverse student population. Around 35% of our students are direct entry from local partner colleges to years 2 and 3 of our programmes and a significant number are first generation higher education within their families. As such, partnership working with colleges and support to aid student transitions are key aspects of Abertay’s provision. Since 2013/14, the university has developed and implemented a new Teaching and Learning Enhancement strategy that has catalysed wholescale transformation across the institution. This paper provides an overview of technology enhanced learning at the university with the drivers for change being to the quality of our students' learning experience, improve student retention and progression and enhance learners’ engagement.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	INTED 2019 Proceedings
Subtitle of host publication	13th International Technology, Education and Development Conference
Editors	L. Gómez Chova, A. López Martínez, I. Candel Torres
Publisher	IATED Academy
Pages	5769-5773
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	9788409086191
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.21125/inted.2019
Publication status	Published - 11 Mar 2019
Event	13th International Technology, Education and Development Conference - Valencia, Spain Duration: 11 Mar 2019 → 13 Mar 2019 Conference number: 13 https://iated.org/inted/?utm_source=mailingSEP&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=INTED2019

Conference

Conference	13th International Technology, Education and Development Conference
Abbreviated title	INTED
Country	Spain
City	Valencia
Period	11/03/19 → 13/03/19
Internet address	https://iated.org/inted/?utm_source=mailingSEP&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=INTED2019

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Robertson, A. (2019). Preparing for generation Z: how can technology enhanced learning be firmly embedded in our students' learning experience? A case study from Abertay University . In L. G. Chova, A. L. Martínez, & I. C. Torres (Eds.), INTED 2019 Proceedings: 13th International Technology, Education and Development Conference (pp. 5769-5773). IATED Academy. https://doi.org/10.21125/inted.2019

Robertson, Alastair. / Preparing for generation Z : how can technology enhanced learning be firmly embedded in our students' learning experience? A case study from Abertay University . INTED 2019 Proceedings: 13th International Technology, Education and Development Conference. editor / L. Gómez Chova ; A. López Martínez ; I. Candel Torres. IATED Academy, 2019. pp. 5769-5773

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Robertson, A 2019, Preparing for generation Z: how can technology enhanced learning be firmly embedded in our students' learning experience? A case study from Abertay University . in LG Chova, AL Martínez & IC Torres (eds), INTED 2019 Proceedings: 13th International Technology, Education and Development Conference. IATED Academy, pp. 5769-5773, 13th International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Valencia, Spain, 11/03/19. https://doi.org/10.21125/inted.2019

Preparing for generation Z : how can technology enhanced learning be firmly embedded in our students' learning experience? A case study from Abertay University . / Robertson, Alastair.

INTED 2019 Proceedings: 13th International Technology, Education and Development Conference. ed. / L. Gómez Chova; A. López Martínez; I. Candel Torres. IATED Academy, 2019. p. 5769-5773.

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Robertson A. Preparing for generation Z: how can technology enhanced learning be firmly embedded in our students' learning experience? A case study from Abertay University . In Chova LG, Martínez AL, Torres IC, editors, INTED 2019 Proceedings: 13th International Technology, Education and Development Conference. IATED Academy. 2019. p. 5769-5773 https://doi.org/10.21125/inted.2019