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QAA Scotland Event: The Impact of Digital Poverty on Learning

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QAA Scotland March event

This event, the third in QAA Scotland’s ‘Supporting our Learners to Thrive’ discussion series focuses upon the impact of digital poverty on the learning experience, with practical advice for addressing this complex issue based on the latest research.

The cost-of-living crisis is requiring Scotland’s learners to balance competing demands on their time. Managing part-time employment and financial pressures on top of family and caring responsibilities can come at a cost to a student’s mental health and their ability to engage effectively with their studies.

The session will include:

  • Student representatives from across the tertiary sector sharing their experiences of digital poverty and its impact on their learning.
  • A presentation from Jisc, the UK’s leading digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education. They will introduce findings from the digital experience insights survey, exploring the impact of digital poverty.
  • Dr Kevin Merry, internationally recognised expert on the Universal Design for Learning model from De Montfort University, will close the session by sharing some practical guidance.

At this event, attendees will learn about actions and adjustments providers are making to support students. Colleges, universities and students’ associations can use this learning within their own institution.

Event details

Resource type: Event
Publisher: QAA Scotland