Innovation in Delivery Approaches

Stella McKnight, Head of Employer Engagement, University of WinchesterJames Collins, Graduate Practice Team Leader, Logica

UVAC Annual Conference 2011

• Background to the partnership

• Innovative delivery

• Lessons Learned

• Business Impact

Presentation Overview

Logica Sponsored Degree - Launched 2007

• FdA + Top-up BA(Hons) – 3 Years

• Full time job with part time study – “earning while learning”

• Mapped progression combining a salary with a career upon graduation

• 30 credits Work Based Studies at levels 4 + 5

• 30 credits Logica delivered IT content at levels 4 + 5

• UoW designed assessment

Where will we focus to add significant value to the programme and enhance the student learning experience?

What are we doing?

Could we do it better?

What could we do differently?

Innovation: Repositioning Work Based Learning

Student

Up-to-date Work-related contentBeing innovative/

Making an impact

Enhanced Employability

skills

How did we achieve this?

• Increased role of Logica in the design, delivery and assessment of the programme

• Employer responsive provision/content• Student-centred learning• Business based problem/initiative• Led by Senior Manager• Influential Mentors committed to 3 years• Integrated delivery strategy using web 2.0

technology• Assessed – Student outcome to task plus

reflections on learning

Work-Based Learning: A Shift from Teaching to Learning Adapted from: Connor and MacFarlane (2007)

Philosophy

Rationale

Student Assessment

Teaching and Learning Method

Content

Review

Learning Goals

Student-centred by negotiation with

employer

Student-centred by negotiation with

employer

Cultivate Self-awareness and Personal Enhancement

Cultivate Self-awareness and Personal Enhancement

Promoting Student Inquiry

Ability to manage change

Promoting Student Inquiry

Ability to manage change

1 : 1 support, Less instruction – More interaction

Web 2.0 Technology

1 : 1 support, Less instruction – More interaction

Web 2.0 TechnologyDesigned and Assessed

with/by Logica Team

Designed and Assessed

with/by Logica Team

Lessons Learned - Incremental Modifications to Achieve Maximum Results

Build Relationships Vision &

Leadership

Active Collaboration

Learn from Each Other

Less Instruction – More Interaction

Student Experience

Student-centered Approach

Flexibility and Responsiveness

Promoting Student Inquiry

"shift from teaching to learning"

Focus on Learning Outcomes

Maintain Standards

Cultivate self-awareness and personal enhancement

Business Impact

• Expectations and realities set from day 1 (grads do not always have a realistic view of a graduate job)

• More emphasis on: ethical behaviour, roles and responsibilities and use of Logica Artefacts

• Changing internal perceptions of undergraduate capability (problems obtaining initial assignments)

• Increased value of graduate (3 years experience)

• Flexible programme tailored to the business needs

Summary

• Logica Senior and Project Managers have added value

• Students are receiving a positive learning experience

• Students are being recognised for this work and it is seen as part of their personal development

• Mentors support the process but need support themselves

• Mentors to gain recognition for coaching and mentoring role

Thank you for Listening