1. Staff Development and eLearning: swimming against the changing tides Vicky Davies & Clare Madden Staff Development University of Ulster

2. Setting the University of Ulster context Universal VLE E-learning strategies Institute for Lifelong Learning Staff Development involvement Dedicated Staff Development Officer Review of roles Change of approach

3. Online approach to training Getting started with WebCT Detailed overview of WebCT tools Introduction to Instructional Design

4. Online approach: some results

5. Online approach – duration of participation

6. Training: dual perspectives Trainee What level? Needs Trainer What support? Specific training focus

7. Levels of competence Motivation –Resistant (passive/active) –Nominated –Apprehensive –Keen –Enthusiastic Level of expertise –Technical competence –Pedagogical competence Low Intermediate High

8. Typical trainee profiles MotivationTechnical competence Pedagogical competence Resistant Nominated Apprehensive Keen Enthusiastic Low Intermediate High Low Intermediate High Dipper √√√√√ Paddler √√√√√√√ Swimmer √√√√√√ Flying Fish √√√

9. Training programme profile Initial profile Target profile

10. A change of approach – hands-on Awareness-raising events Annual eLearning conference Technology-based courses (WebCT) Pedagogy-based courses Blended approach

11. Evaluation of hands-on training (January 2004)

12. Technology or pedagogy: the chicken or the egg? Face-to-face training required in initial stages Engagement with technology precedes pedagogical thrust Training objectives need to be SMART Training impact needs to be easily identifiable

13. New strokes Range of new courses to mirror technological – pedagogical progression Pedagogical thrust via WebCT wizard Use of WebCT to support other Staff Development courses Integration of eLearning as part of CPD framework –PgCHEP –accredited courses

14. The changing tides Resistance to change Flood of demands Inappropriate use & unmonitored quality