2006 elearning strategy

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University of Greenwich

E-LEARNING STRATEGY

1. Definition and Aroach

The University defines e-learning as:

the use of information and communications technology to provide a range of approaches to

enhance and extend learning for a wide range of individuals and groups.

The University seeks to support the development of e-learning and to embed this into its

learning and teaching policy and practice to support students and improve the management of

learning. It acknowledges, however, that chools and disciplines have different needs and

re!uirements in the use of new technology and that diversity of approach, technologies,

assumptions and values should be supported within the conte"t of clearly defined ob#ectives

and overall targets.

The University recognises that:

one si$e does not fit all

technologies need to be matched to pedagogical intentions and learners% diverse

needs

any strategy needs to be fle"ible and responsive to changing needs, priorities and

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emerging technologies

1ll chools and staff will be e"pected to consider the fan and debate where their focus in

programmes and courses should lie across the full range of possibilities. The preferred

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identifying the University by its on-line presence

Underpinning these principles is a commitment to:

support pro#ects that enable staff to e"periment and evaluate the use of e-learning

the regular evaluation of e-learning pro#ects on the basis of robust and reliable

research information

enable staff to meet and share their e"perience and good practice

support staff development

e"amine and learn from effective practice in other institutions

provide effective induction programmes for students enabling them to develop

knowledge and skills in the use of e-learning

effectively deploy resources to support development of e-learning

encourage diversity of approach, provided it can be supported within the available

resources.

encourage the development of integrated systems and support

'. Strands

The University%s e-earning trategy focuses on seven key strands which are broadly

commensurate with the strands identified by 67847 and 9I4. 7ach strand has an

associated set of targets and actions 'see 1nne" 0+.


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7ach chool will be re!uired to articulate an e-learning strategy that contributes to the

achievement of the broad University targets and ob#ectives. The strategy should outline how

the chool will employ e-learning across the range of teaching and learning activities.;esponsibility for developing the chool strategy rests with the 6ead of chool and the co-

ordination of the strategy with the chool


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@. identify and commission infrastructure pro#ects needed to support 7-earning and

receive regular reports on their implementation

A. make recommendations on resourcing and funding implications for consideration by

the University

/. keep abreast of developments in 7-earning at national level and raise awareness and

disseminate findings as appropriate

B. recommend and agree areas for sharing and disseminating good practice

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Anne 1Strand 2*ective Tar$ets and

Actions

Resonsii#ity Ti)esca#es

1. &eda$o$y3

crric#) desi$n and

deve#o)ent

&romote effective

learning, encouraging

innovation in the use ofe-learning where

appropriate

7ncourage the design anduse of technology for

students to manage their

own individual and

shared learning

1dopt e-learning to

enhance effectiveness

and efficiency of teachingand learning.

4ollaborate, share and

disseminate models ofgood e-learning practice


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Strand 2*ective Tar$ets and

Actions


7ach chool to haveclearly articulated and

resourced strategy for e-

learning


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Actions


1 commitment to build

the brand% and ensure!uality at both chool

and corporate level

Identify generic%pro#ects which can be

used across university

4opyright issues to be

solved%


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Actions


co##aoration support online through

provision of information,

contacts andcommunication.

7ncourage current andnew courses and

programmes to develop

tools and resources for

using e-learning todeliver degrees

upport partners to

develop appropriatedelivery methods

7ncourage greater use of

e-learning to support &>and post-e"perience

learning, 1lumni and

4&< activity

1dopt e-based systemsfor describing learning

achievement e.g. e-

portfolios and &


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Actions


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Actions


?otivate and supportstaff to develop e-

learning materials

run training and

support users e.g. in

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8ree up staff time to

develop materials and

to enable development

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Actions


(. 4a#ity 7ncourage the use of a

variety of tools, including

e-learning to enhance!uality

ink e-learning to other

strategies and approachese.g. widening

participation and

inclusions and !uality

assurance andenhancement

7ncourage the

development of materials

that are fle"ible enoughto meet diverse student

needs


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Actions


0/ Research and

eva#ation

7stablish a University-

wide funded research

centreresearchcommunity to build

research capacity in e-

learning and to raise

University profile

7stablish a practitioner%s

forum to:

support the

development of

evaluative tools

disseminate good

practice 'internal De"ternal+

develop strategies to

reward innovation

incentives

establish a repository

data warehouse for good

practice

eek to secure e"ternal

funding to support

developments

7-learning forum and

good practice website

&ractitioners forum

established


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Actions


4reate a user forum to

discuss products and toinform policy making

upport chools indeveloping an e-learning

strategy

7stablish web presence

e-earning 8orum with

representatives fromchools and =ffices at

a range of levels

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