Horses for Courses : a comparative approach to developing staff use of technology. Three Models Sally Bradley, Jane Carn

1. Horses for Courses:a comparative approach to developing staff use of technology. Three Models Sally Bradley, Jane Carne, Fran Beaton, Pam Parker SEDA Annual conference 2011

2. Associate Lecturers and Work Based Educators in Physiotherapy M Level CPD course – Teaching Skills in Higher Education • Traditional technology enhanced learning • Blackboard site • Online groupwork with formative assessment through group teaching with peer feedback • Using Flip cameras and iPhones! • Capturing images of student support

3. And non-traditional technology enhanced learning!

4. University of Kent Model PGCHE Technology Module Provides academic study and critique: Includes a focus on developing own professional practice. Learning Technology Team Provides practical support and advice on all aspects of e-learning 2 aspects work together to provide development for staff E-learning strategy links in technology resources

5. A way of viewing your use of technology – and where to develop next.

6. Technology on a PG Cert • Technology module + gentle exposure to VLE + opportunities to experiment eg clickers • Technology –enhanced projects in other modules • feeds forward into University Teaching Prizes

7. Blended Learning on the MA Academic Practice Programme The LDC has an integrated team and so modules have learning development consultants attached to them and this is being strengthened • All modules leaders use the VLE to provide information, submit assessments and provide feedback but also to engage students where appropriate. • This might be through discussion boards, wiki’s, resources such as videos • Specific module on Technology enhanced learning

8. Other activities to support staff using Technology Showcase and Practice All our events have a mix of both face to face projects /activities and technology Our awards schemes recognises projects that enhance learning and encourages the blended approach The MILL School Liaison Teams Each school has both an academic and a learning development consultant to work as a team helping schools with their learning and teaching activity

9. Over to you In groups identify the models used in your own institutions

10. Challenges and Benefits

11. Challenges • Reluctance to engage due to prior experience of eLearning • “read, answer and click” – fire awareness training and diversity style training modules • Raising unrealistic expectations • Access to resources in the workplace • Development time required to incorporate emerging technologies without access to support

12. Benefits: Technology resource targeted to ‘real’ goals of academics, schools , students and the University. P People learn what they actually need to, so they learn it quickly and well. Engaged academics who enthuse others. ‘Competitive’ edge and desire to narrow the gaps.  Challenges: • False sense of security by some • Still feeling that ‘technology’ is not somehow ‘proper’ (view reinforced in some school cultures). • Time

13. Challenges • We need to keep up! • Participants can be reluctant to engage – risk of a few super-enthusiasts • Offsite access can go wrong/be erratic (partner colleges especially)

14. Benefits • High quality independent project work • Goes to next level • Generates confidence • Increases spread of champions across university • Privileges educational purposes over the tool

15. Challenges Benefits An opportunity to re think how to use face to face time and what could be done another way Realising the possibilities for active engagement Developing different relationships with students Meeting student expectations • Academics changing their practice and in some cases feeling a loss of control • Persuading following bad experiences • Time for learning yourself and then developing blended learning with thought • Using technology appropriately

16. Back in your groups What are your challenges, benefits and tips for educational developers?

17. Thank you!