E-learning 2008–2009: Influences and initiatives

2008  2009 ‘ Change is the only constant’ Quality improvement Professionalisation of the workforce A strategy for e-learning Reform of funding and qualifications – Leitch review,Leitch review, Qualifications and Credit framework

National Teaching and Learning Change Programme (NTLCP) was one initiative of this strategy. Designed to transform teaching and learning in selected areas, using subject learning coaches Promoted a whole organisational approach to quality improvement Provided support for leaders, managers and teacher educators Evolved into the Teaching and Learning Programme (TLP) Pursuing Excellence National Improvement Strategy for the further education system

The Teaching and Learning Programme (TLP) builds on the achievements of the NTLCP. Develops whole organisational approaches to quality Emphasis on supporting organisations to self-improve Works towards sustainability Supports the Institute for Learning (IfL) on CPD development Supports active learning approaches

QTLS and CPD Qualified teacher learning and skills (QTLS) September 2007: all teachers and trainers required to register with the Institute for Learning (IfL)Institute for Learning New and unqualified teachers and trainers must have a recognised level-5 teaching qualification within five years (detailed regulations)detailed regulations CPD Full-time teachers and trainers must demonstrate 30 hours’ CPD per year; part-time ones must demonstrate a minimum of six hours

Harnessing Technology In March 2005, the e-strategy was published by the DfES A delivery plan for the strategy was published in January 2007 by Becta, who lead the implementation of the strategydelivery plan for the strategy This new vision of the e-strategy is: ‘that individuals maximise their potential through the personalisation of their learning and development’.

Strategic outcomes Practitioners exploit technology consistently to offer engaging and effective learning experiences There is greater choice in learning opportunities and modes for all learners Learners have increased motivation for engagement in learning Practitioners collaborate and share good practice and learning resources

Leitch review Prosperity for all in the global economy – world-class skills Economically valuable skills Increase adult skills at all levels Demand-led system Increase employer engagement and investment Train to Gain and Learner Accounts Download the reportDownload the report (December 2006)

Qualifications and Credit Framework A shift of pace in skills acquisition is closely related to the development of the new Qualifications and Credit framework ‘a simple, unified, integrated and navigable qualifications system’, ‘a flexible and responsive system’ QCA