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Innovation in Delivery Approaches

UVAC Annual Conference 2011. Innovation in Delivery Approaches. Stella McKnight, Head of Employer Engagement, University of Winchester James Collins, Graduate Practice Team Leader, Logica. Presentation Overview. Background to the partnership Innovative delivery Lessons Learned

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Innovation in Delivery Approaches

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  1. UVAC Annual Conference 2011 Innovation in Delivery Approaches Stella McKnight, Head of Employer Engagement, University of Winchester James Collins, Graduate Practice Team Leader, Logica

  2. Presentation Overview Background to the partnership • Innovative delivery Lessons Learned Business Impact

  3. Logica Sponsored Degree - Launched 2007 FdA + Top-up BA(Hons) – 3 Years Full time job with part time study – “earning while learning” Mapped progression combining a salary with a career upon graduation 30 credits Work Based Studies at levels 4 + 5 30 credits Logica delivered IT content at levels 4 + 5 UoW designed assessment

  4. Where will we focus to add significant value to the programme and enhance the student learning experience? What are we doing? Could we do it better? What could we do differently?

  5. Innovation: Repositioning Work Based Learning Enhanced Employability skills

  6. How did we achieve this? Increased role of Logica in the design, delivery and assessment of the programme Employer responsive provision/content Student-centred learning Business based problem/initiative Led by Senior Manager Influential Mentors committed to 3 years Integrated delivery strategy using web 2.0 technology Assessed – Student outcome to task plus reflections on learning

  7. Work-Based Learning:A Shift from Teaching to LearningAdapted from: Connor and MacFarlane (2007) Philosophy Rationale Student-centred by negotiation with employer Cultivate Self-awareness and Personal Enhancement Review Learning Goals Teaching and Learning Method Content Promoting Student Inquiry Ability to manage change 1 : 1 support, Less instruction – More interaction Web 2.0 Technology Student Assessment Designed and Assessed with/by Logica Team

  8. Lessons Learned - Incremental Modifications to Achieve Maximum Results Focus on Learning Outcomes "shift from teaching to learning" Flexibility and Responsiveness Student Experience Active Collaboration Maintain Standards Cultivate self-awareness and personal enhancement Learn from Each Other Build Relationships Vision & Leadership Student-centered Approach Less Instruction – More Interaction Promoting Student Inquiry

  9. Business Impact Expectations and realities set from day 1 (grads do not always have a realistic view of a graduate job) More emphasis on: ethical behaviour, roles and responsibilities and use of Logica Artefacts Changing internal perceptions of undergraduate capability (problems obtaining initial assignments) Increased value of graduate (3 years experience) Flexible programme tailored to the business needs

  10. Summary Logica Senior and Project Managers have added value Students are receiving a positive learning experience Students are being recognised for this work and it is seen as part of their personal development Mentors support the process but need support themselves Mentors to gain recognition for coaching and mentoring role

  11. Thank you for Listening

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