Higher Education

Our Higher Education team consists of people experienced in higher education teaching and management issues and therefore understand the challenges which Univerisities face. We understand the constant pressure to drive up teaching quality and make your courses attractive to potential students, and we also understand the pressure on resources and funding. We don't believe in making "one size fits all" and we will ensure that the solution you purchase for your university is right.

We remember that new technology is there, not for its own sake, but for enhancing learning.

Research has been conducted which shows students’ attention in lectures can tail off dramatically as the session proceeds, but when lecturers vary their presentation methods, augmenting direct talking with multimedia and other visual modes of communication this deficit can be reduced (Young, Robinson and Alberts 2009). Steljes understands the world of interactive presentation and teaching and can help you source appropriate solutions. There is also pressure on lecturers to constantly improve their teaching quality and student feedback on teaching quality is now an accepted way of driving up standards. Arthur (2009) argues that teaching staff who receive low evaluations, should move to ‘reframe’ the negative feedback turning it into a positive to improve the way they work. Technology can be an important part of this reframing process, as lecturers present material using digital media in ways which their students are comfortable with.

Having an appropriate solution is only part of the story, staff development and the acceptance of teaching staff that new ways of teaching and learning are needed is also vital. A major issue for HE campuses remains how technology should be integrated into new ways of learning in the new-build or refurbishment and how to link this with staff development and training so the impact of the technology is maximised.

Management

Steljes will help you manage the pedagogical change and innovation within your
organisation and we have the background and understanding to make excellent judgements about the types of products that can make a difference. Steljes has extensive experience with Higher Education procurement and we can provide help and advice on the tendering process to ensure that from the outset your interactive technology procurement gets off on the right foot.

Designers

Steljes can help you face the challenge of equipping HE learning spaces so they are flexible and move beyond the confines of the traditional classroom space. Lecturers need high quality lecture spaces to deliver engaging content to their students, and also students themselves need modular and flexible spaces to develop autonomous learning habits. We know that the integration of collaboration technology is central to the space rather than an afterthought.

Architects

Modern Higher Education places complex demands on teaching and learning spaces (laboratories, multi –located learning); Steljes will work with you to develop the integration of learning spaces with technology to meet the pedagogical requirements for lecturers and students alike.

Refurbishment Companies

Steljes knows you need to create ‘new build’ experiences within the constraints of a refurbishment project and we are your partner of choice who can manage ‘legacy’ equipment where appropriate, and provide solutions which optimise existing investment. We also know you need fluid software and licencing solutions to make ‘standardisation’ as painless as possible.

IT Partners

Steljes has extensive experience pioneering new technologies and can provide the right tools for the 21st Century Universityl; this year and in future years. Through our relationships with more than 15 manufacturers, including SMART Technologies, AVerMedia and Epson and with more than 20 years’ experience within the AV industry we can provide you with:

• Support during the dialogue process

• Expert insight into our manufacturers’ product roadmaps and warranties

• Expertise in infrastructure design to gain efficiencies in the IT / AV architecture

References:

Arthur, L (2009) From Performativity to Professionalism: lecturers’ response to student feedback, Teaching in Higher Education, 14 (4), pp. 441-454.

Young, M, Robinson, S & Alberts, A. (2009) Students Pay Attention! Combating the vigilance decrement to improve learning during lectures, Active Learning in Higher Education, 10 (1) pp. 41-55.