💡Ideas backlog

There are no shortages of idea of projects the DLSIG could work on. When we generate ideas, but don't yet have the capacity to work on them, we store them here.

• Collection of shared OER resources.

• Compare AI policy documents from different institutions.

• A SEFI “position paper” on AI in education.

• Data source of “experts” in different areas.

• Identify how the SIG could be financially self-sustaining.

• Research on the downsides and unintended consequences of digital learning tools.

• Series of "Show and tell" sessions for digital tools.

• Methods to address digital poverty.

• Create a Community of Practice platform for members to share case studies, tips, and best practices.

• Develop “Teach the Teacher” programmes to build staff digital-pedagogy confidence.

• Form an EdTech consortium under SEFI to trial tools collectively or negotiate licenses.

• Build a shared DEI tool library (curated inclusive digital-learning resources).

• Publish guidelines or a white paper on “Digital Inclusion in Engineering Education.”

• Launch curriculum innovation forums for integrating digital and AI learning into engineering education.

• Organize regular webinars or short online events focused on new tools and inclusive practices.

• Establish an action plan and feedback loop to track and coordinate SIG projects.

• Engage with industry and professional bodies to co-develop and fund pilot initiatives.

Do you have any other ideas to add to the backlog?  email Andrew: a.garrard@sheffield.ac.uk