Best in: Digi Learning

Episode 7 - Dr Viji Jayasundara, Gamified Learning for Confidence

Dr Viji Jayasundara shares how gamified learning and compassion build student confidence, connection, and engagement in the first-year classroom.

Episode 6: Marcus Yap - Future Careers in Digital Learning

Digital Coach and UoSiL student Marcus Yap shares how curiosity, confidence, and digital tools empower students to engage and take ownership of their learning.

Episode 5: Heather Bougourd - From NHS to Inspiring Future Nurses

In this episode, I chat with Heather Bourgard about her journey from staff nurse to teaching at our University. She shares her NHS experience, how she supports international students, and the role of our simulation ward. We also discuss home-exams with Honolock and how Heather’s warmth helps students feel engaged and enjoy learning.

Episode 4: Qurat-ul-ain Jahangir - Teaching with Purpose and Ethical AI

Qurat-ul-ain Jahangir shares her insights on student engagement, digital tools, and ethical AI use in teaching. A must-listen for educators embracing change.

Episode 3: Madhini Sivasubramanian: Student Success with Achieve Students

In Episode 3 of Best in: Digi Learning, Madhi Sivasubramanian, Programme Lead for Nursing and Public Health, shares how embedding the Achieve digital skills programme has transformed teaching and boosted student confidence. From the challenges of suddenly moving online during the pandemic to becoming a champion of digital learning, Madhini’s story shows how resilience and creativity can lead to truly transformational teaching.

Episode 2: Vajira Balasuriya: Canva, CapCut & Confidence in the Classroom

In Episode 2 of Best in: Digi Learning, we speak to Vajira Balasuriya about how creative digital tools like Canva and CapCut are shaping his teaching in International Marketing. What began as a personal interest has grown into a strategy for supporting students navigating challenges of language, culture, and confidence. He shares his honest reflections on experimenting with new approaches and why trying, even without perfection, can make all the difference.

Episode 1: Erika Keizere - A Taste of Gamification in Gastronomy: TLH334

In this first episode of Best in: Digi Learning, Erika Keizere (Tourism and Hospitality) joins Elin Jones from the Digital Learning team to share how they transformed the Gastronomy module (TLH334) through gamification. Using Canvas to build a virtual escape room with quizzes, discussion boards and Padlets, they created a playful yet purposeful learning experience that boosted engagement and encouraged students to submit work earlier