1. Welcome to Generator Workshop 25 th February 2010 RSC London

2. Aims and Objectives The aim of this workshop is to introduce Generator and help develop your awareness of how it can be used to evaluate the deployment of technology to inform your strategic planning. Discuss the support available to help you make the most of Generator.

4. Introduction

5. What is Generator? Developed by BECTA Online tool For FE & Skills Allows review of current technology Highlights effective use of technology & indicates areas for improvement Can be used individually or in collaboration Produces reports to compare Access improvement content links

6. Process summarised... At this stage you can benchmark your results against peer organisations to better inform your planning Reflect on your results- do you need to involve other managers? 1 2 3 4

7. Why use Generator? Generator assesses your organisation’s level of “e-maturity” Definition: the capacity of a learning provider to make strategic and effective use of technology to improve educational outcomes Holistic tool and builds on other review tools: ELPS & WELPS

8. Why use Generator? Generator embraces the elements of the Harnessing Technology Strategy and allows you to: –Review current deployment of technology –Reflect on the results –Identify strengths and opportunities to improve –Develop plans for the realisation of these opportunities

9. Why use Generator? Harnessing Technology Strategy: Transforming Learning and Children’s Services – DfES Transform teaching, learning and learner development Engage hard to reach groups in new ways Build an open accessible system (more info and services online) Achieve new level of efficiency and effectiveness in delivery

10. Why use Generator? Digital Britain – DBIS Secure the UK’s position as one of the worlds leading digital economies To make UK a world leader in research, innovation, technology and creativity, by inspiring the next generation and creating the environment for digital talent to survive

11. Review Process

12. The two types of review QuickFull

13. Quick vs. Full review QUICK: enables you to quickly skim across all nine areas to identify the level of positive impact technology is having on each of these. FULL: enables you to drill down into these areas by looking at seven enablers that need to be in place for the effective use of technology.

14. The full review examines the seven enablers.

15. Nine areas of organisational operation Allow you to assess your technological capability across nine areas of business and learner operations. These nine areas, divided into three themes, have been identified as key indicators for success in harnessing technology ( as identified in Harnessing Tech report)

16. Nine areas of organisational operation Engaged and Empowered Learners Informed DemandEquitable Access Proactive Support Enhanced Learning Experience Tailored Content and Resources Flexible Delivery and Pathways Personalised Assessment E-Confident and Effective Provider Confident Leadership and Workforce Innovative use of Resources Self-Improving Organisations

17. Seven technology enablers Each of the nine organisational areas are assessed against seven technological enablers. Each of the seven enabler is key to ensure that your organisation is able to deliver effective outputs using the technology and the resources it has So ORGANISATIONAL areas assessed against TECHNOLOGICAL enablers = effective outputs using technology/resources

18. Seven technology enablers

19. Registering

20. Registering to use Register to use Generator at: ww.generatorfeandskills.com

21. To register – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

22. Type in your organisational name and click SEARCH

23. Select your organisation from the drop down menu

24. Your organisation not listed? Click MY ORGANISATION IS NOT LISTED

25. Complete your organisation’s details. Click NEXT

27. For all account logins Complete your personal details. Click REGISTER Note: the password must include a SYMBOL

28. Registering If you are the first user to register for your organisation you will be sent an e-mail by Generator to which you must respond to authorise your account That first person will become the PRIMARY USER

29. Primary user

30. Primary users are responsible for: 1.Authorising other users from your organisation; 2.Benchmarking your reports; and 3.Changing your organisation’s details. You can change the primary user at any time but this must be done by the current primary user

31. Using Generator

32. Log on with your email address and password. Click LOGIN

33. This is your home page and from here you can access reviews, results, reporting, improvement area and FAQs. This is called “My Dashboard”

34. To start a review go to the Review area Click START A REVIEW

35. Select which type of review you want to do by clicking the relevant box Then click CREATE REVIEW Give it a relevant name

36. Start you review by reading and selecting answers

37. Each completed section gives an indication of the e-maturity level and a descriptor of a typical organisation

38. When you and your colleagues are happy with your responses, COMMIT your review

39. View your report under General Report Review comparison report gives you the option to view results of more than one review

40. A comparison chart, comparing your business areas, identifying business strengths and weaknesses You can select chart type

41. A full review: view your results by technology enabler identifying where you can focus your resources to improve your technological capability Have the ability to drill down by clicking point on chart

42. View documents that can support your improvement plans

43. Select your Review and the area where you need to focus your resources and Generator will link to resource areas such as Excellence Gateway, linking your needs with practical material on best practice.

44. Help resources Frequently asked questions E: enquiries@generatorfeandskills.com T: 0800 877 8777

45. So...how can Generator help you with your plan? If used effectively, it may help –determine how e-embedded your organisation is compared to other in England (benchmarking) –identify organisational gaps and point you to case studies highlighting good practice that may help –identify where efficiencies can be made and highlight good practice within departments –focus discussion in the development of action plans with smart targets.