The document discusses using e-guidance tools like web chat and audio feedback to provide career advice to students. It describes how audio feedback was found to be preferable to traditional written feedback by students, allowing for a more personal touch. Examples are given of different audio feedback delivery methods and students' positive reactions. The document also covers maintaining a positive online presence and digital footprint through social media privacy settings and networking, as well as tools for virtual interview practice.
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Technology update: E-Guidance, Digital Footprints & Feeding the Web
1. Technology Update E-Guidance, Digital Footprints & Feeding the Web Judith Baines , Careers Adviser Matt Lingard , Learning Technologist London School of Economics
9. Evidence of benefits to students Sounds Good 1200 students 90% prefer audio to traditional feedback personal aspect particularly valued More and better feedback Less ambiguity Meaning beyond the words Empathy Similar results from other studies:
10. Why did I consider it? Departmental work flexibility English for Career Success Timetabling issues Room space problems Focus on oral and listening skills
11. Recording Audio only : read through printed CV putting a note here and there as a prompt; recorded feedback Audio plus word document : annotated the word document and then recorded feedback, sending both Screen capture : recorded both the screen and audio using Jing.
14. How did I find it? Less ambiguity about the meaning of words; could emphasise points of importance More time spent on explaining a concept More time acknowledging the well written sections giving more balanced feedback Could say more than could have written in the equivalent time
15. What do the students think? I absolutely loved how this audio feedback works :=) This is great because now I can listen to it several times and make corrections accordingly. The audio recording was great good for people who cannot attend the career meetings in person. Received your audio files successfully and found them both to be particularly useful Thank you very, very much for your great feedback, the effort and this course!
16. Drawbacks Finding quiet space to record feedback File sizes of the recordings can be a challenge One setback might be that students cannot ask question, however, your critique was brief and clear, and I had no problem with that. Issues raised by others: archiving the audio within existing student records. reviewing the feedback quickly prior to seeing a student could be problematic
20. Beware your digital footprint! you should approach blogging with some caution and be careful not to ruin your career prospects Gavin Whenman, Blogger, Diaries of UK Law Students We wont hold drunken pictures against you, it helps build up a picture Director of Digital Strategies, Racepoint Group UK
21. Protect Your Reputation Keep it Private Do you want employers, lecturers, colleagues to see it? Social Networking Privacy Settings Professional vs Social Profiles Digital Shadow
22. Taking Advantage Build a positive online presence Where and how you can do this Privacy settings Linking up your image Expand your network Netiquette Learn about job sectors & employers How to keep up to date