NLN The way forward

1. NLN The way forward Sue Rigby Learning + Skills Council January 2003

2. Context • Success for All – Widening Participation • Get on with IT Report • DELG Report recommendations • Joint DfES/LSC Implementation Group

3. NLN current objectives • Reinforce the NLN ‘brand’ and strengthen our work with partners • Further materials development and implementation • Staff development programme • Adult & Community Learning - e-learning strategy report • Specialist Colleges - e-learning strategy report • Support for local LSCs in the development of their e-learning strategies

4. NLN Strategic Framework 2002-5 – Vision • Barriers to access to lifelong learning will be progressively removed • All education professionals will be routinely using the full range of facilities that ILT offers • Learners will be able to take full advantage of learning opportunities regardless of mode and place of study • Learning managers and facilitators will be able to make more efficient and effective use of resources • Business and accountability processes will be simplified

5. In 5 years we look to establish a fully connected learning community Learning materials Infrastructure Learning systems and data NILTA RSCs Becta/Ferl LSDA UKERNA JISC First class support services Enthusiastic well trained staff Best practice

6. DELG - Staff skills and professional development • Joint study with FENTO et al to design relevant CPD programmes • Substantial programme of development aimed at practitioners and managers • Develop leadership programmes for DEL • ICT skills mandatory part of teacher training for FE programmes

7. Get on with IT - Ramifications • Learning/Teaching – starting point? • Learning – diversity of learners • Teaching – diversity of teachers • Support – learning technologists • “Resource Rich” blended learning. Can traditional institutions cope? • Opportunity for true inclusivity

8. Post-16 staff development framework • Conceptual framework: • learner centred • based on pedagogy • based on good practice • addresses sector’s current ILT needs • adaptable to future demands • standards based approach

9. Key ILT Functions Facilitating learning using ILT Managing the learning process with ILT Supporting ILT through the organisation Managing and developing ILT throughout the organisation Developing and adapting ILT materials

10. Supporting ILT strategy implementation Learning and teaching processes Materials implementation Technical upskilling Learning platforms Inspection Equal opportunities Evaluation tools Assessment and validation Addressing national, regional and local issues Collaboration/networking Legal requirements VLE/MLE implementation Themes

11. Staff development activities 2002-2003 • Content development training • NLN Materials implementation: • Subject mentors • ILT Champions & Ferl practitioners • LSDA e-learning support network • VLE/MLE Support • IT technical support training • Linked to FENTO ILT standards • Self assessment tool • Events database

12. Raising Standards Group • Issues relating to the effective use of ILT in learning and teaching • 7 questions of the Common Inspection Framework – how ILT offers opportunities for self –directed, differentiated learning which engages, motivates and responds to the needs of each learner • Publication of ‘Managing Inspection and ILT’ • Inspectors’ training • Training and support for colleges

13. Ferl Practitioners’ Programme • Designed for all teaching staff • 3 strands: • Using ILT with learners • Assisting and supporting staff to use ILT with learners • Making ILT happen in teaching and learning • Pilot programme – rollout in May 2003 – • Further strands to be developed • High quality materials – CD Rom and Paper • Supported through the RSCs

14. Some questions for discussion • Current strategy – effective way forward? • Coping with exponential resource demands? • The size of the people task? • Likely changes in learner expectations? • Overcoming innate conservatism? • Faster curriculum changes? • How do we measure the impact?