Transforming Institutions - Transforming Learning

1. Transforming Institutions - Transforming Learning Embedding Blackboard – An institutional approach Robin Ghurbhurun Director of e-Learning, Lewisham College robin.ghurbhurun@lewisham.ac.uk March 2006

2. 15,000 students (5,200 full time) • 32,000 course enrolments • Average age 30 • 52% from ethnic minorities : 130 • Nationalities • 41% from London Borough of • Lewisham • 59% male, 41% female • 27% study at Level 3 or 4, 39% at • Level 2, 34% at Entry or 1

3. THE LC Professional Development Centre Vocational SkillsCentre Business DevelopmentUnit Junior Skills Academy Trade UnionAcademy Centre of Vocational Excellence ICT Trade UnionLearning Centres ConstructionAcademy Adult College EmployerServices Centre of Vocational Excellence Hospitality BusinessBreakfastForum FoundationCollege E-College Academy for Young People

4. Vision “To create a virtual learning community with access to high quality cost effective learning resources and support, offering opportunities for self-directed, differentiated learning which engages, motivates and responds to the needs of each individual learner.”

5. Whole class teaching with e-whiteboards Outreach Centres niche curriculum Managed Learning Environment Homework College at the heart of the community Chat based advice from Tutors, Mentors etc. Preparation of lessons from home On-line assessment, exams, results Video classes with outside tutors Proactive communication and interaction between learners, parents, LSC, LEA and College Alerts, reminders and results

6. 21st Century learning

7. Learning Pyramid 5% Lecture 10% Reading } 20% Audio-Visual 30% Demonstration 50% Groupwork e-learning 75% Practical task / doing 90% Explaining to others / demonstrating

8. Student e-Learning Pathway Student steps Role of e-Learning Marketing Vibrant web site, accessibility kitemark, CD as well Virtual tours, tasters of on-line learning Real, live course information Progression and employment information Enquiries All enquiries logged and tracked All information live and real and recorded Access to on-line advice Application On-line information, No data re-entry Advice, reinforce by email On-line access to advice and guidance Pre-entry assessment options on-line All data shared, accurate, secure Automated offer based on assessment?

9. Student e-Learning Pathway Student steps Role of e-Learning Enrolment On-line enrolment On-line fee assessment and payment Integrated with pass-cards, photo id and security All resource access rights auto setup Information All College documents and information on- line Course documentation and information on- line Resources Classrooms – all networked, demonstration equipment in all Flexible access to IT – groups, ad-hoc, labs, workshops. Student support – loan, wireless laptops, purchase. Learning Delivery

10. Student e-Learning Pathway Student steps Role of e-Learning Learning Delivery Resources Learning resources – Rich and appropriate available on-line in college and from home, workplace, community via extranet Research resources – clear sign posts to these from learning Disparate devices – phones, PDAs, Set-top, and ubiquitous access Management and Communication Induction – learning styles evaluation, skills evaluation Assessment of individual learning needs on line ILPs available on-line to learner and tutor Group work – on-line discussions Tutoring – on-line support

11. Student e-Learning Pathway Student steps Role of e-Learning Learning Delivery Management and Communication Assessment – on-line assessment and marking Attendance and achievement data Learning On-line learning opportunities – Learn Direct and in house Curriculum delivery - broad range of blended opportunities available on-line, staff and students skilled and able to use Re-enforcement of taught sessions – lecture notes, remedial materials, assignments On-line mock assessments Support and enrichment On-line advice, support and guidance and counselling Enrichment activities and support services available on-line

12. Student e-Learning Pathway Student steps Role of e-Learning Progression Guidance – email and on-line links, discussions University application – support, “how to” Careers – Advice available on-line, links to employers and work placement Employability – range of on-line materials On-line post exit support (GURU)

13. Strategic Goals • Curriculum development and support • Student skills, training and support • Staff development and training • Accessibility and Usability • E-Assessment • Capacity Building and Collaboration • Information infrastructure • Physical infrastructure • Quality assurance • Reporting, reviewing and monitoring www.lewisham.ac.uk

14. Challenge? • Meeting the needs of learners who have a basic ICT skills requirement so that they are able to engage with the e-College • Designing a curriculum which meets the expectations of learners who are living in a digital world and are experienced at using ICT as a learning medium (school leavers etc) • Developing a curriculum which will meet the needs of the business community offering flexibility and enhancing employer engagement.

15. CoVE Hospitality & Catering

16. Students view essential cookery • techniques in close up. • Onsite demonstrations and • master classes live on the • Internet, supports distance learning. • Increased speed, efficiency and • flexibility of creating e-learning • resources. • Improved quality of teaching and • learning as it compliments and aids • reinforcement of techniques and • practices within the hospitality • industry. • Prospective employers see the benefits • of having their trainees taught in this new • exciting style and environment.

17. e-Learning Services • Content Creation and Resource Procurement • ICLT Staff Development & Training • ICLT Advice and Guidance • Research and Development

18. Blackboard Students Easy access 24 hours a day to appropriate resources for students and staff Staff

19. Blackboard Training • Blackboard Basics session • What is a VLE and how can it be used with learners • Review of existing sites • Uploading a document and creating a web link • Setting up a course

20. Tailor made session • Setting up course menu • Adding a banner • Adding resources to the site • Blackboard Advanced • Using assignments, assessments, discussion board and the gradebook • Blackboard Workshop • Open Access drop in

21. Hardware • Smart Boards • Video Camcorders • Digital Cameras • Scanners • Tablet PC’s • Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)

22. Construction

23. Hospitality and Catering

25. ICT Induction • All new members of staff attend • Introduction to staff network • Completion of e-learning audit • Training recommendations fed back to line manager • Introduction to e-learning unit

26. Training Programme • Based upon feedback from e-learning skills audit • Ad hoc surveys • Timed to meet school staff development timings • Publicised via Learning & Development bulletins and e-learning portal

27. E-Learning Portal

28. 1:1’s /E-Clinics • E-Clinic • Weekly • Advice on producing resources • Help with general ICT issues • 1:1’s • Help with individual issues • Tailored training to suit specific needs

29. E-learning days • targeted at entire schools • feature different applications and uses • Cultural Industries • English as a Foreign Language • Early Years, Health & Care • Teacher Training • Construction • Business, Finance & Retail Industries • Hospitality and Catering

30. Browsing Blackboard

31. Transforming Institutions - Transforming Learning Embedding Blackboard – An institutional approach Robin Ghurbhurun Director of e-Learning, Lewisham College robin.ghurbhurun@lewisham.ac.uk March 2006