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Paul McKean – Head of Further Education and Skills

11/10/2016 Providing Digital Support to FE Institutions During FE Area Reviews

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»education technology charity which supports FE and skills sector

»part owned by the AoC

»grant funded by DfE

»provide the Janet network

»help colleges to understand and make best use of technology to support teaching, learning and assessment and their business operations

Jisc background

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Area Reviews

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»The capability to discern where and how the best use of digital technology can make a significant impact on meeting needs, achieving ambitious educational outcomes and improving efficiencies.

»A plan to embrace the possibilities provided by technology which can increase the quality and scope of provision and improve efficiency.

Area Review principles

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»An awareness of the potential efficiencies which can be achieved through the consolidation of back office systems and the adoption of shared services.

»An approach to innovation in delivery that is focused on costs and benefits of blending learning in ways which can continually reflect and adapt to changing local needs and use intra and inter institutional collaboration to reduce costs of innovation.

Area Review principles

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»supported Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish colleges through merger/regionalisation

»share existing best technological practice

»helped shape the technology aspect of the AR and implementation guidance

»produced as part of the AR guidance a document which highlights the fundamental technology services colleges should have in place post Area Review

Jisc’s experience and expertise

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Technology fundamentals post Area Review

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»a support agency and not part of the Area Review process

»to build on the work we already do with you e.g. FELTAG, blended learning, e-assessment etc

»help you understand how technology can improve quality, learners’ experiences and derive efficiencies

»provide you with the intelligence you need to make your own informed decisions

Jisc’s role in Area Reviews

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»provide you with information on the Jisc services you currently do and don’t take advantage of

»provide access to specialist support and tools including online technology review and financial insight tools which can help you understand your current use and spend on technology

»provide you with specific advice and guidance to support the implementation of AR recommendations

Jisc support

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»share experiences and lessons learnt from previous mergers

»provide neutral unbiased advice and guidance to aid decision making

»connect colleges which are considering similar technological solutions

»share examples of good practice

Jisc support

Sector response: The evolution of FELTAG

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http://bit.ly/FELTAGevolution

Examples of good practice

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» Teachers have developed some outstanding and innovative e-learning

materials where learners use three-dimensional camcorders to record

assessments and prepare projects

» Learners use the college’s virtual learning environment extensively to

support their studies and to develop their independent learning

» Teachers and students make extensive use of the electronic tracking and

monitoring system to promote students’ progress

What does Ofsted say effective use of technology looks like?

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» Learners are highly effective independent learners. The measured and

skilful use of information and learning technology, with engaging virtual

learning environment sites in many subject areas stimulate learners to

carry out research outside the classroom.

» Information technology resources are modern and exceptionally well used

in many subjects by both lecturers and learners

» Staff monitor and track learners’ progress closely and, using this

information, successfully encourage learners to aim for high grades

What does Ofsted say effective use of technology looks like?

Find out more…

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Paul McKeanHead of FE and Skills

[email protected]@MoodleMcKean

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