Welcome to the Centre For Active Digital Education (CADE)
The Centre for Active Digital Education (CADE) is a multi-disciplinary research centre located in Library and Learning Services but sitting across multiple faculties and Professional Services teams within the University of Northampton (UON). We recognise that the use of digital technologies in higher education is poised to move into a new era and that UON has the capacity to lead in the field. Innovative digital technologies can pave the way for new pedagogical approaches that emphasise active participation, social inclusion and collaborative innovation.
Exploring the use of video collaboration software in the University of Northampton initial teacher education program
22 February 2024
Delving into the realm of text-to-image Generative AI models, experimenting with platforms such as Stable Diffusion and Midjourney, and examining the evolving landscape of Generative AI images
16 February 2024
Exploring a range of examples of Active Digital Education: remaking and reconceptualising digital artefacts, enhancing student skills through personal and collective collaboration
15 February 2024
Working alongside theatre director Matt Bond, four BA acting students share their perspectives on how they have embraced AI technology as a powerful catalyst for innovation and exploration.
14 February 2024
Billy Little, lecturer in marketing at UON, shares his experiences of introducing AI to his students and in using them as a collaborative tool within a marketing project.
8 February 2024
Senior lecturer in the Faculty of Health, Education, and Society Lisa Smallwood, explores AI's role to enhance her students' learning experiences
1 February 2024
How the ENGAGE team is pioneering a groundbreaking project aimed at digitising the existing 'pupil passport'
25 January 2024
UON Games students, along with their peers in Sports Development and Physical Education and SENI, have successfully developed an app that provides an immersive journey through the rich history of…
22 January 2024
On the 19 January 2024 we had an examination of key aspects of AI literacy. Together we can all improve our capabilities and be better ready for the future.
10 January 2024
Embark on a journey into Games-Based Learning (GBL) with experts Devon Rossetti and Andy Debus. Explore the significance of GBL Sig and its impact on education in a captivating discussion.
10 January 2024