Step 4
Check the digital infrastructure: to which tools and technological facilities do you have access?
Step 4
Check the digital infrastructure: to which tools and technological facilities do you have access?
Step 4
Check the digital infrastructure: to which tools and technological facilities do you have access?
The following checklist is designed to help educators assess the technical and digital infrastructure available in their organization in order to:
- Understand potential constraints to the degree of digital enhancement.
- Identify additional requirements for its successful implementation.
The following checklist is designed to help educators assess the technical and digital infrastructure available in their organization in order to:
- Understand potential constraints to the degree of digital enhancement.
- Identify additional requirements for its successful implementation.
The following checklist is designed to help educators assess the technical and digital infrastructure available in their organization in order to:
- Understand potential constraints to the degree of digital enhancement.
- Identify additional requirements for its successful implementation.
Internet connection:
- Is there a reliable high-speed internet connection available for conducting virtual lectures and accessing digital resources?
- Is the connection (and the digital landscape) easily accessible for non-campus participants?
Internet connection:
- Is there a reliable high-speed internet connection available for conducting virtual lectures and accessing digital resources?
- Is the connection (and the digital landscape) easily accessible for non-campus participants?
Internet connection:
- Is there a reliable high-speed internet connection available for conducting virtual lectures and accessing digital resources?
- Is the connection (and the digital landscape) easily accessible for non-campus participants?
Computer and devices:
- Do educators and students have access to a computer or device capable of running the necessary digital tools and applications?
- Is the hardware capable of handling multimedia content and virtual collaboration?
Computer and devices:
- Do educators and students have access to a computer or device capable of running the necessary digital tools and applications?
- Is the hardware capable of handling multimedia content and virtual collaboration?
Computer and devices:
- Do educators and students have access to a computer or device capable of running the necessary digital tools and applications?
- Is the hardware capable of handling multimedia content and virtual collaboration?
Microphone and camera:
- Are functional microphones and loudspeakers available to provide clear audio during virtual lectures, discussions, or when watching video footage?
- Is a built-in webcam or external camera available for video conferencing and virtual interactions?
Microphone and camera:
- Are functional microphones and loudspeakers available to provide clear audio during virtual lectures, discussions, or when watching video footage?
- Is a built-in webcam or external camera available for video conferencing and virtual interactions?
Microphone and camera:
- Are functional microphones and loudspeakers available to provide clear audio during virtual lectures, discussions, or when watching video footage?
- Is a built-in webcam or external camera available for video conferencing and virtual interactions?
Technical support services:
- Is there a dedicated technical support team available to assist educators and students with digital tools and platforms?
- Are there resources or guides available for troubleshooting common technical issues?
Technical support services:
- Is there a dedicated technical support team available to assist educators and students with digital tools and platforms?
- Are there resources or guides available for troubleshooting common technical issues?
Technical support services:
- Is there a dedicated technical support team available to assist educators and students with digital tools and platforms?
- Are there resources or guides available for troubleshooting common technical issues?
E-Library and database access:
- Is there online access to an extensive e-library or databases for research and reference materials?
- Are students and educators provided with guidance on accessing digital library resources?
E-Library and database access:
- Is there online access to an extensive e-library or databases for research and reference materials?
- Are students and educators provided with guidance on accessing digital library resources?
E-Library and database access:
- Is there online access to an extensive e-library or databases for research and reference materials?
- Are students and educators provided with guidance on accessing digital library resources?
Accessibility features:
- Is the digital infrastructure designed with accessibility features to accommodate students with diverse needs?
- Are lecture materials, including slides, videos, and readings, available in digital formats for online distribution?
- Are materials provided in multiple formats to support various learning preferences?
Accessibility features:
- Is the digital infrastructure designed with accessibility features to accommodate students with diverse needs?
- Are lecture materials, including slides, videos, and readings, available in digital formats for online distribution?
- Are materials provided in multiple formats to support various learning preferences?
Accessibility features:
- Is the digital infrastructure designed with accessibility features to accommodate students with diverse needs?
- Are lecture materials, including slides, videos, and readings, available in digital formats for online distribution?
- Are materials provided in multiple formats to support various learning preferences?
Data security measures:
- Are there robust security measures in place to protect student data and privacy?
- Are educators aware of and trained on data security and privacy guidelines when handling student information in digital formats?
- Is there a clear understanding of compliance with data protection regulations?
- In which legal framework regarding data protection do you operate, and what legal constraints exist regarding data protection and privacy?
- Which IT tools are to be excluded to ensure that both educators’ and students’ data is handled in accordance with relevant regulations?
Data security measures:
- Are there robust security measures in place to protect student data and privacy?
- Are educators aware of and trained on data security and privacy guidelines when handling student information in digital formats?
- Is there a clear understanding of compliance with data protection regulations?
- In which legal framework regarding data protection do you operate, and what legal constraints exist regarding data protection and privacy?
- Which IT tools are to be excluded to ensure that both educators’ and students’ data is handled in accordance with relevant regulations?
Data security measures:
- Are there robust security measures in place to protect student data and privacy?
- Are educators aware of and trained on data security and privacy guidelines when handling student information in digital formats?
- Is there a clear understanding of compliance with data protection regulations?
- In which legal framework regarding data protection do you operate, and what legal constraints exist regarding data protection and privacy?
- Which IT tools are to be excluded to ensure that both educators’ and students’ data is handled in accordance with relevant regulations?
Tools and applications:
Recommendations for specific tools and applications can be found in the method profiles in Step 7 and in the tool list.
However, there are certain baseline requirements for the digital implementation of higher education learning formats which are not specifically included in the profiles but must be covered here to guarantee a smooth digital implementation.These baseline requirements include:
- Learning management system (LMS): Is there an LMS in place for course management, content delivery, and student engagement? Are course materials, assignments, and assessments accessible through the LMS?
- Video conferencing tools: Are reliable video conferencing tools available for virtual lectures, discussions, and office hours? Is there support for synchronous and asynchronous communication?
- Collaboration platforms: Are collaboration platforms (e.g., for video conferencing, group discussions, etc.) accessible for group work and real-time collaboration? Can students easily collaborate on documents, presentations, and projects?
- Content creation tools: Are tools available for creating and sharing multimedia content, such as lecture recordings, podcasts, or interactive presentations? Can educators easily create and share digital resources with students?
- Online assessment tools: Are there tools for creating and administering online assessments, quizzes, and exams securely? Can educators provide timely feedback on digital assessments?
- Plagiarism detection software: Is plagiarism detection software integrated into the assessment process to maintain academic integrity? Are educators trained on the use of plagiarism detection tools?
For these functions, you as an educator need to make sure that the required software applications and tools (e.g., video conferencing, content creation, assessment tools) are installed and up to date and that you have familiarized yourself with their features and functionalities.
Tools and applications:
Recommendations for specific tools and applications can be found in the method profiles in Step 7 and in the tool list.
However, there are certain baseline requirements for the digital implementation of higher education learning formats which are not specifically included in the profiles but must be covered here to guarantee a smooth digital implementation.These baseline requirements include:
- Learning management system (LMS): Is there an LMS in place for course management, content delivery, and student engagement? Are course materials, assignments, and assessments accessible through the LMS?
- Video conferencing tools: Are reliable video conferencing tools available for virtual lectures, discussions, and office hours? Is there support for synchronous and asynchronous communication?
- Collaboration platforms: Are collaboration platforms (e.g., for video conferencing, group discussions, etc.) accessible for group work and real-time collaboration? Can students easily collaborate on documents, presentations, and projects?
- Content creation tools: Are tools available for creating and sharing multimedia content, such as lecture recordings, podcasts, or interactive presentations? Can educators easily create and share digital resources with students?
- Online assessment tools: Are there tools for creating and administering online assessments, quizzes, and exams securely? Can educators provide timely feedback on digital assessments?
- Plagiarism detection software: Is plagiarism detection software integrated into the assessment process to maintain academic integrity? Are educators trained on the use of plagiarism detection tools?
For these functions, you as an educator need to make sure that the required software applications and tools (e.g., video conferencing, content creation, assessment tools) are installed and up to date and that you have familiarized yourself with their features and functionalities.
Tools and applications:
Recommendations for specific tools and applications can be found in the method profiles in Step 7 and in the tool list.
However, there are certain baseline requirements for the digital implementation of higher education learning formats which are not specifically included in the profiles but must be covered here to guarantee a smooth digital implementation.These baseline requirements include:
- Learning management system (LMS): Is there an LMS in place for course management, content delivery, and student engagement? Are course materials, assignments, and assessments accessible through the LMS?
- Video conferencing tools: Are reliable video conferencing tools available for virtual lectures, discussions, and office hours? Is there support for synchronous and asynchronous communication?
- Collaboration platforms: Are collaboration platforms (e.g., for video conferencing, group discussions, etc.) accessible for group work and real-time collaboration? Can students easily collaborate on documents, presentations, and projects?
- Content creation tools: Are tools available for creating and sharing multimedia content, such as lecture recordings, podcasts, or interactive presentations? Can educators easily create and share digital resources with students?
- Online assessment tools: Are there tools for creating and administering online assessments, quizzes, and exams securely? Can educators provide timely feedback on digital assessments?
- Plagiarism detection software: Is plagiarism detection software integrated into the assessment process to maintain academic integrity? Are educators trained on the use of plagiarism detection tools?
For these functions, you as an educator need to make sure that the required software applications and tools (e.g., video conferencing, content creation, assessment tools) are installed and up to date and that you have familiarized yourself with their features and functionalities.