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In this presentation, Heather Fry, Head of Learning and Teaching, discusses the pivotal role technology plays in higher education (HE) and emphasizes the importance of aligning institutional contexts with strategic investments in learning technologies. The session outlines a £5.7 million capital investment supporting various projects aimed at enhancing teaching and learning. It highlights the UK's position as a leader in online learning and the need for continued innovation to expand access and improve skills in the global market.
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Enhancing learning and teaching through technology: a policy view Heather Fry, Head of Learning and Teaching ‘In dreams begins responsibility’ – choice, evidence, and change ALT-C, Manchester, XX September 2009
Investing in learning technology • JISC • Higher Education Academy • Learning, teaching and assessment strategies • Capital funding • Open Educational Resources programme
Enhancing learning and teaching through the use of technology (2009/12) ‘Our emphasis is on recognising that technology has a fundamental part to play in HE, but that institutional contexts and strategies are key, with the implication that institutions need to consider how to invest block grant appropriately.’
Open Educational Resources • £5.7 million capital investment • Supporting 29 projects • 3 levels • 7 Institutional projects • 14 Subject centre led projects • 8 Individual projects
UKHE as a world leader in online learning • The UK is arguably already world leading – need to maintain that • Accessing new markets internationally • Supporting and growing brand UKHE • Increase access • Improve skills
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