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From Paper to Pixels

From Paper to Pixels. A Journey to E-Maturity. Mick Gilroy: E-Learning Manager. Why Change?. Traditional " paper based “ portfolios, were a stop/start approach to delivery.

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From Paper to Pixels

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  1. From Paper to Pixels A Journey to E-Maturity Mick Gilroy: E-Learning Manager ISIS From paper to pixels Project

  2. Why Change? • Traditional "paper based“ portfolios, were a stop/start approach to delivery. • learners and assessors compiled documentation, retained in ring binders, leading to lots of waste and ineffective evidence. • The learner and assessor tended to have short contact meetings, with long periods of inactivity in between. • The whole learning process was inefficient, and for many learners and employers, largely inappropriate and antiquated ISIS From paper to pixels Project

  3. Aims of the Project • Provide two way remote facilities to access qualifications, assessors and Learners at any time. • Replace paper with E-Portfolios. • Use a range of technology to carry out leaning and assessments electronically. • Provide staff with the required training and resources to deliver the project. ISIS From paper to pixels Project

  4. What Else? • To cut down travel time for Assessors. • To save costs on travel expenses. • More time to be spent on learning and assessment. • Give learners greater control over their learning. • To continue to promote ISIS Training as an E-Learning centre of Excellence. ISIS From paper to pixels Project

  5. Lincolnshire & Rutland ISIS From paper to pixels Project

  6. ISIS ILT Strategy • From start of new contract year, 1st Aug 2007, ISIS began to fully implement the new ILT Strategy as follows: • We selected an e-portfolio product, ENVQ as the standard platform for all qualifications. • Paper based portfolios are only used when a learner or employer has a specific need and ENVQ is unsuitable. ISIS From paper to pixels Project

  7. Implementing the Strategy • E-Learning activities were carefully planned. • Staff were trained in the required ICT Skills through a comprehensive CPD programme. • Learners are assessed to ensure their individual learning needs are met. • E-Learning facilities are appropriately presented and adequately resourced. ISIS From paper to pixels Project

  8. Where we are now • 300+ Learners using our ENVQ E-Portfolio. • Target of 25% of Employers making regular inputs to learner qualifications has been met. • Learning Advisors use a range of technologies to carry out assessment, including regular use of video. ISIS From paper to pixels Project

  9. How do we operate? • All LA’s are encouraged to use technology for assessment as much as possible E.G. • Voice Recorders • Video and Digital Cameras • Multi-media resources • On-line learning resources • Media suites for processing evidence. ISIS From paper to pixels Project

  10. Learning Advisors Toolkit ISIS From paper to pixels Project

  11. Identified Benefits • Lead to greater efficiency and cost savings across the organisation. • Increased productivity time for learning and assessment. • Increased learner choice and opportunity and improves the quality of the learners experience. • Raises standards and increases retention. ISIS From paper to pixels Project

  12. Facts and Figures • ISIS Training Currently have our highest ever learner numbers. • Income levels are at their highest. • Average times for qualification. completions have been reduced by a third. • Learner retention figures are at their highest level. • Recognised by BECTA as a Technology Exemplar Provider. ISIS From paper to pixels Project

  13. Travel expenses and costs reduced by 60%. • Time saved is equal to another two full time Learning Advisors (80 hrs per week) • Staff can work flexible hours including working from home. • Staff satisfaction, working environment and unity is at an all time high!! ISIS From paper to pixels Project

  14. Benefits to Learners • Access to learning resources wherever they are. • Faster feedback and results. • Flexibility. • Creates new and interesting learning activities. • More control over their own learning. ISIS From paper to pixels Project

  15. Developing E-Learning Skills • Continuous regular staff training on the use of all resources as part of CPD. • This include personalised training for individuals to meet specific needs. • Managers/Team Leaders regularly attend external specialist IT Training programmes ISIS From paper to pixels Project

  16. Lessons learned • One size does not fit all!! Our first foray into E-Portfolios was a disaster, because we selected the wrong product. • Select the technology that meet the needs of the organisation, not because they have been used successfully by other providers. • Spending money does not solve the problem, you cannot buy success!! ISIS From paper to pixels Project

  17. Lessons Learned!! • Have clear aims and objectives and focus on those (Don’t get sidetracked!!). • Have confidence in your ability to deliver E-learning and increase your ICT skills. • Make use of all the available resources. • Continue to work hard to get the right mix of staff skills, learning content and ICT resources!! ISIS From paper to pixels Project

  18. Any Questions? ISIS From paper to pixels Project

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