LSIS and technology Workshop at ALT-C 2011 Research Senior Leadership Module Technology Exemplar Network

Resource Utilisation Technology for Success

The programmes Leadership for Success “Developing leadership skills in implementing technology” A 2 day work shop for senior and middle leaders from across the further education and skills sector E-learning: maximising impact ‘Planning, constructing and maximising the impact of a strategic organisation approach to using technology’ Leading Change for a Digital Dividend Build a business case to achieve measurable and/or clearly identifiable benefits from using technology

Leadership in Technology (LIT) grant based intervention A £6,000 grant for providers will be available for those that identify a particular improvement that can be tackled through the innovative use of technology. Identify a particular area for improvement that can be tackled through the effective deployment of technology. Identify the change management that needs to take place to embed effective practice and show how this will be part of the organisational improvement strategy. Identify a mentor from another organisation to support the projects.

Technology Exemplar Network 129 including 13 Exemplar* Collaborative Sector-led Improvement

Successful mini-networks are led by exemplars who: – Are expert in the use of technology – Facilitate, reflect upon and model good practice – Are open and inclusive in their approach Going forward together, in a cold climate... Provide guidance to give structure and focus to network activities promoting visits to all providers Provide training for participating providers Provide support for travel to mini-network activities Lead Providers for Technology User test-bed community Innovation grants Organisational e-portfolio? Generator...REfLECT... Evaluation report Technology Exemplar Network

Survey of 820 practitioners in 15 providers of further education in England Research instrument developed from original work at Thanet College asking about attitudes to technology-in-action Using Survey Monkey, the structure of the instrument was changed to incorporate free text responses to provide opportunities for respondents to expand on their responses Individual and provider profiles generated by the survey along with practitioner narratives Research - current projects Practitioner Attitudes to Technology

New database for resources for inclusion based on subjects Discussion and dialogue on current resources taken to the ALT SIG on inclusive education, Tech-Dis, JISC-RSCs and other national bodies Practitioner Tools for Inclusion Research - current projects

Launch of Generator V2

Upgrading User experience The Generator Portal Improved navigation and movement between modules Accessibility Case studies and videos – improved formatting and ease of use via the Generator Portal, all to meet accessibility standards Developments in Generator

the distinction between e-confidence e-confidence, based on the capability of practitioners and their managers in an institutional setting and e-maturity e-maturity at a system level, which emphasises the capacity of the system to assimilate and develop the affordances of technological developments to meet the needs of learners and other stakeholders. Or e-confidence E-Maturity

Departmental views and planning Organisational review with chosen or nominated participants Multi-site review and standardisation Contract review across multiple contractors Support for bids for funding Assessing progress towards strategic goals and policy implementation Working collaboratively across institutions Ways of using Generator Inside and outside – ring-fenced or collaborative?

How much to do? Quick or Full Reviews

Looking at the results Visual and written

Generator Structure Version 1 Senior Leadership Module

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Investigate Generator with Nigel Look at the Senior leaders’ module with Terri Discuss the LSIS leadership through technology programme with Punam Choose... Resources for delegates

Want to find out more? Visit LSIS stand in the Exhibition area Visit the LSIS website at For specific questions about enrolment the Leadership in Technology team at Participants have taken a lot from our programmes - it really is worth it!! "Relevant subject matter, knowledgeable presenters and opportunity to compare notes with other practitioners. Also always nice to have escape from 'day job' to think!" Michael Glenn, A4E Ltd "Off to put it into practice feeling empowered & motivated!" Sharon Parrot, ACDhelp.com Ltd

LIT Feedback Listen to what others have to say… Providers are filmed talking about the impact the LIT grant has had on their organisation, visit our youtube channel to hear more: View LIT case studies We have uploaded LIT case studies from 2010/11 projects onto our Excellence Gateway website, take a look: "Relevant subject matter knowledgeable presenters and opportunity to compare notes with other practitioners. Also always nice to have escape from 'day job' to think!" Michael Glenn, A4E Ltd "Off to put it into practice feeling empowered & motivated!" Sharon Parrot, ACDhelp.com Ltd

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