Piloting new learning technology or digital content for teaching

With the increased use of digital tools to facilitate learning there is an increase in the number of learning technology applications and digital content options. The pilot process outlines:

• A process for approval of pilots
• A clear process for moving technology/content from pilot to operating
• A list of piloted products/content and the outcome of pilot

The pilot process consists of the main stages:

• Pilot request
• Conduct pilot
• Request to operationalise

A process diagram outlining these stages in detail is available below or available for download.

Principles underpinning the process:

• to support development of innovation in learning and teaching aligned with strategic direction
• to provide a robust and efficient process for decision making on new educational technologies and digital content
• to provide transparency in decision making
• to ensure initiatives support a cohesive learning technology ecosystem
• to ensure resources are utilised in a sustainable and effective manner

Pilot request

A request to pilot could come from a variety of sources, including general observation of need, gaps in current ecosystem or digital content suite, to meet a strategic objective, or as a request from a teaching staff member. To start the process to request a new pilot, teaching staff should either work with:

• A Learning Designer to request additions to the core and recommended learning technology categories
  or
• A Librarian to request a pilot of digital content

List of pilots