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1. Demonstrating Transformation ILT self Assessment Learning and Skills Development Agency FERL Practitioners Programme Conference www.nln.ac.uk www.nln.ac.uk

2. LSDA & the National Learning Network The LSDA focus: “LSDA manages a national programme of ILT staff development. Building on the huge success of the QUILT initiative, the agency will work to coordinate the offerings from all relevant agencies to produce impact where it matters I.e. with staff and learners.” • NLN Evaluation • ILT Standards (in partnership with FENTO) • Senior managers training programme • NLN Transformation projects • Self Assessment tool

3. Terminology: ILT and e-learning Based on the original eclipse diagram by Markos Tiris, LSDA, 1999, adapted by BECTa 2003.

4. Background to the standards • FENTO/  LSDA collaboration • funded by LSC in England through NLN with FENTO support in Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland • been developed UK-wide • provide standards for those who use ICT to deliver, plan and manage teaching and supporting learning in FE • standards can be used as standalone or alongside other standards • standards can be used for self- and team-assessment; audit; CPD; recruitment ; to develop people and organisations

5. Self assessment – how? Based on a standards approachWhat are the ILT standards? ….. an amplification of the FENTO teaching standards and management standards in the ILT context The application of ICT to teaching & supporting learning and management

6. Teaching and supporting learning Staff involved with: ·         Learning Resource Centres or libraries ·         Obtaining ILT materials ·         On-site learning ·         On-line learning ·         Personal or pastoral support ·         Assessment of learning ·         Providing feedback to learners ·         Induction of learners to the organisation’s learning environment ·         Learner enquiries, applications and enrolment ·         Guidance, advice and diagnosis of learners’ needs, styles and expectations (planning learning) ·         Curriculum planning and validation e-learning standards

7. Managing ILT throughout the organisation Managers involved with: ·         Developing and communicating a vision and strategy for ILT ·         Creating a culture of innovation ·    Developing and communicating the organisation’s ILT strategy ·         Business process management and improvement ·         Physical environment and resource management ·         Developing and monitoring human resources including continuing professional development ·         Developing policies and procedures ·         Quality assurance e-leadership standards

8. Self Assessment tool • Based on FEnto ILT standards • Web based • For use by Institutions, ‘departments’, individuals • Trialed before the summer 2003

9. Transformation Model High Innovative 5 Revolutionary stage Embedded 4 Transitional stage Transformative 3 Degree of Change with IT 2 Co-ordinated Evolutionary stage Localised 1 Low High Range of Potential Benefits BACK

11. 1 B1 Identify opportunities for using ILT 1.16 2 B2 Provide ILT materials to support learning 1.26 3 C1 Facilitate learning on-site for individuals using ILT 1.34 =4 G2 Identify and disseminate good practice in using ILT 1.44 =4 N2 Develop the organisation’s ILT strategy and objectives 1.44 5 G3 Design and implement development programmes to enable staff to use ILT 1.45 Highest priorities

12. Managingthe culture change Staff Development THE LEARNER Content Infrastructure

13. 1 C*3 Support the development of online learning communities. 4.09 2 A3 Help learners develop & review personal learning plans 4.07 3 D2 Develop design specifications for ILT materials 3.96 4 C*2 Facilitate online learning for groups of learners 3.93 5 D3 Design ILT materials according to specifications 3.92 Worst areas

14. 1 P1 Develop policies for the acquisition, maintenance and use of ILT 2.73 2 N1 Secure commitment to the development of the organisation’s ILT vision 2.76 3 P2 Implement policies for the acquisition, maintenance and use of ILT 2.76 4 O1 Secure human and operational resources for the organisation’s ILT strategy and plans 2.79 5 N2 Develop the organisation’s ILT strategy and objectives 2.8 Best areas

15. 1 3 Communicate the organisation’s vision, strategy and objectives 5.7 2 2 Assess, with ILT, what individuals have learned and achieved 5.6 3 2 Facilitate online learning for groups of learners 5.4 =4 2 Provide ILT materials to support learning 5.2 =4 1 Facilitate online learning for individuals 5.2 =4 1 Track learner participation with the help of ILT 5.2 Areas that colleges want to make the most progress in Short term (6 months)

16. 1 A3 Help learners develop and review their personal learning plans through the use of ILT 15.9 2 F2 Assess, with the help of ILT, what individuals have learned and achieved 15.6 3 F1 Track learner participation with the help of ILT 15.4 4 A2 Help learners identify their learning needs and preferred learning styles through the use of ILT 13.9 =5 C*3 Support the development of online learning communities. 13.6 =5 F3 Record and report on learners’ progress and achievements using ILT 13.6 Areas that colleges want to make the most progress in Longer term (2 years)

17. For more information www.NLN.ac.uk www.LSDA.org.uk www.learningtechnologies.ac.uk

18. Some thoughts to leave you with……. • How are resources best deployed? • How do we overcome innate conservatism? • How do we keep up with faster curriculum changes? • Develop new qualifications for CPD and initial teacher training? • How do we measure the impact? Self assessment an annual process? mtiris@lsda.org.uk