International/UK Perspective Alice Bird Head of Technology Enhanced Learning Liverpool John Moores University
Current Environment Most UK institutions publically funded –Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) funds LJMU LJMU needs to reduce recruitment in 2009/2010 due to over-recruitment in 2008/09 Rationalisation of current portfolio of courses –LJMU strategic focus Enhancing student employability –WoW® (World of Work) initiative Improving student satisfaction and success
Key technological roles Enhancing student employability –Supporting student self-awareness and understanding of the world of work E-portfolios with multimedia content, accessible through mobile technologies Using Wimba Classroom for live/archived ‘expert’ employer presentations Improving student satisfaction and success –Retention, communication and support Using Pronto to support early-stage transition to university Using Wimba Voice for timely feedback on assessment