Application of E-learning Materials & Processes to Support Police Learning & Development HMIC Desktop Review & Analysis

Health Warning Report as at March 2006 Developed since then Limited research

Terminology and Misconceptions Electronic and other forms of learning – BLENDED solutions fit for subject matter It is NOT CHEAP Supported appropriately – on line tutor Not for all subjects – but the majority Not replace completely the need for direct interaction

Drivers courses and growing Availability Keeping staff near their workplace Travelling time Consistency – content and methodology

Mobile data technology Recording – audit Assessment Tailored to individual Management sight Revisiting and refreshing

Blended learning is a requirement for learning and development in the 21 st Century. It is a significant weakness in Police Learning and Development now. It poses one of the greatest challenges It needs to be addressed as a priority. Barriers need to be removed. There is a need for stronger partnerships – Forces NCALT and the Private Sector.

CIPD Annual Survey 2005 Use of e-learning is steadily increasing Mostly used for technical training Most common form of e-learning is CD ROM Increase in commissioning of modules Virtual classrooms, etc remain in the minority Blended learning is key to success

The HMIC Questionnaire E-learning strategy and policy What e-learning is used for Quality assurance processes Availability of facilities and equipment Barriers Benefits Forces relationship with NCALT

E-learning strategy and policy

What is e-learning used for? Information Technology ……………… Diversity……………………... ………. Health & Safety ………………………. Induction………………………………. Legislation Updates ………………...… Information & Data Management…….. 65% 57% 53% 39% 35% 32%

Quality Assurance Processes Wide range of approaches Models for Learning Pilots Sign off at key stages of development IAGs

Barriers Prevailing Culture ………………….. Lack of protected learning time …. Infrastructure ………………………. Lack of hardware/suitable environment Lack of IT skills ……………………… Lack of national products & robust platforms 65% 49% 43% 32% 19% 16%

Additional Barriers Conservatism Classroom based preoccupation Set up Material Lack of strategic direction

Benefits Reduction in travel & cost…………….. Ability to track & monitor……. ……… Efficient delivery to large numbers …... Flexibility of delivery…………………. Reduced abstractions ……………….… Learn at own pace……………………... 54% 41% 38% 35%

Forces and NCALT Take up of Learning Management System NCALT supporting IPLDP, CLDP, etc. Sharing packages via NCALT Greater involvement with the Private Sector – Partnership not Competition

all content has undergone community consultation in accordance with APA Guidance forces are required to use the IPLDP Central Authority participant registration scheme Centre of Excellence Diversity Programme Board ensure that users of the diversity website wishing to undertake NCALT e- learning modules use their force MLE HMIC Position

National learning Strategy identifies requirement for e-learning policy and protected learning time Centrex provide national guidance on the development of e-learning programmes, including quality assurance, which is incorporated into the PLDE Models for learning ACPO e-learning group and the PLDE develop a robust national framework for costing e-learning

NCALT engage with Force IT Managers as well as Training Managers to ensure that IT infrastructures are in place to support access to NCALT and the creation of MLE domains Centrex/NCALT engage with Forces to address the issues around sign on, site navigation and accessing of learning materials Centrex/NCALT review the process for approving and uploading packages to the NCALT site for national use to ensure it is fit for purpose, and ensure that availability of the process is fully communicated to the service

Summary Use of e-learning is on the increase Blended learning solutions are most effective Protected learning time policies are required Internal IT issues must be overcome Quality Assurance processes must be in place NCALT must address access & navigation Partnerships

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