With many elements of the learning environment currently being renewed and reviewed including the VLE, lecture capture, digital media hosting, information literacy strategy etc. student views are more important than ever in making sure that innovations match expectations and enhance learning experiences.

The Digital Commons gathered a panel of students and staff to come and talk about the learning environment, the assumptions that prospective students may have about the university learning environment, how students use different technologies to learn, what they would like to see more of and what they think doesn't work.