Harnessing Technology for Learning June 4 th 2007 DTI Victoria Robin Ghurbhurun Director of Learning and Development Lewisham College National Chair AoC NILTA

Engaging Learners

The DfES e-Strategy 3 Key Challenges: Improve the quality of learning and economies of scale; Achieve better value through more flexible deployment of resources; Embed e-learning in the mainstream of educational practice. Effective e-learning requires: Transforming Teaching and Learning; Reaching Hard to Reach Learners; Building an Open and Accessible system; Achieving Efficiency and Effectiveness.

College at the heart of the community Chat based advice from Tutors, Mentors etc. Managed Learning Environment Whole class teaching with e- whiteboards Outreach Centres niche curriculum Homework Preparation of lessons from home Alerts, reminders and results Proactive communication and interaction between learners, parents, LSC, LEA and College Video classes with outside tutors On-line assessment, exams, results

21 st Century learning

Learning Pyramid 90% Explaining to others / demonstrating 75% Practical task / doing 50% Groupwork 30% Demonstration 20% Audio-Visual 10% Reading 5% Lecture e-learning }

Student e-Learning Pathway Enquiries All enquiries logged and tracked All information live and real and recorded Access to on-line advice Application On-line information, No data re-entry Advice, reinforce by On-line access to advice and guidance Pre-entry assessment options on-line All data shared, accurate, secure Automated offer based on assessment? Vibrant web site, accessibility kitemark, CD as well Virtual tours, tasters of on-line learning Real, live course information Progression and employment information Role of e-Learning Marketing Student steps

Student e-Learning Pathway Enrolment On-line enrolment On-line fee assessment and payment Integrated with pass-cards, photo id and security All resource access rights auto setup Learning Delivery Information All College documents and information on- line Course documentation and information on- line Resources Classrooms – all networked, demonstration equipment in all Flexible access to IT – groups, ad-hoc, labs, workshops. Student support – loan, wireless laptops, purchase. Student stepsRole of e-Learning

Student e-Learning Pathway Learning Delivery Resources Learning resources – Rich and appropriate available on-line in college and from home, workplace, community via extranet Research resources – clear sign posts to these from learning Disparate devices – phones, PDAs, Set-top, and ubiquitous access Management and Communication Induction – learning styles evaluation, skills evaluation Assessment of individual learning needs on line ILPs available on-line to learner and tutor Group work – on-line discussions Tutoring – on-line support Student stepsRole of e-Learning

Student e-Learning Pathway Learning Delivery Management and Communication Assessment – on-line assessment and marking Attendance and achievement data Learning On-line learning opportunities – Learn Direct and in house Curriculum delivery - broad range of blended opportunities available on-line, staff and students skilled and able to use Re-enforcement of taught sessions – lecture notes, remedial materials, assignments On-line mock assessments Support and enrichment On-line advice, support and guidance and counselling Enrichment activities and support services available on-line Student stepsRole of e-Learning

Student e-Learning Pathway Progression Guidance – and on-line links, discussions University application – support, “how to” Careers – Advice available on-line, links to employers and work placement Employability – range of on-line materials On-line post exit support (GURU) Student stepsRole of e-Learning

Meeting the needs of learners who have a basic ICT skills requirement so that they are able to engage with online learning Designing a curriculum which meets the expectations of learners who are living in a digital world and are experienced at using ICT as a learning medium (school leavers etc) Developing a curriculum which will meet the needs of the business community offering flexibility and enhancing employer engagement. Challenge?

(Fento ILT Management standards M and N) How do you become an e-confident organisation? by creating “a culture that encourages innovation in ILT” by leading the organisation’s ILT vision, strategy and objectives’

High Low Degree of Change with IT Range of Potential Benefits Localised Co-ordinated Transformative Embedded Innovative Evolutionary stage Transitional stage Revolutionary stage Transformation Model

Surfing Success The Learner CEL EQuIP

Learners World

CLASSROOM ?

Harnessing Technology

Harnessing Technology for Learning June 4 th 2007 DTI Victoria Robin Ghurbhurun Director of Learning and Development Lewisham College National Chair AoC NILTA