The Policy Context

1. JISC Consultation e-Science in Education – Models for Future Thinking The Policy Context Diana Laurillard E-Learning Strategy Unit

2. The 5-year Strategy for Education and Skills sets the context for using ICT to transform educational and childrens’ services Challenges Principles of reform - to reverse the disadvantage that begins in early years - to achieve excellence for all schools in achievement and behaviour - to ensure that every school leaver is prepared for the world of work - to raise the skill level of our working population - to offer access to university for all with the potential to benefit - Greater personalisation and choice - Opening up services to new providers - Freedom and independence for heads - Major commitment to staff development - Partnerships with parents, employers, to maximise life chances

3. ‘14-19’ in the 5-year strategy for Education and Skills Greater breadth in the curriculum at AS and A level Modernisation of the exam system Stretch and challenge young people to identify the brightest More imaginative range of courses, focused on their specialism

4. ‘Success for All’ – Strategy for reforming FE • Science one of 4 priority curriculum areas • ‘Science Expert Group’ for Standards Unit • Aim is ‘to make the study of science more exciting and attractive’: • Planning for variety – teachers to focus on adding interest, excitement and challenge • Promoting discussion – encouraging learners to articulate their ideas and reveal misconceptions • Gaining from technology – encouraging teachers and trainers to reflect on the use of technology and its benefits for teaching and learning

5. HE and the 5-year strategy for Education and Skills ‘support the Government’s overall strategy of developing sustainability and excellence of UK science and research base’ ‘increasing value in research collaboration between institutions, departments and research teams’

6. Unified e-learning strategy Integrating e-systems across schools – colleges – universities enables cross-sector collaboration Cross-sector collaboration could extend the role of digital libraries into research and teaching beyond universities The role of digital libraries becomes critical to teaching and learning in e-Science and in e-Research

7. The unified approach seeks to make ‘personalisation’ affordable through economies of scale ~ • Teachers/trainers can share resources and build on each others’ work • Education and training providers can collaborate on choice and flexibility in curriculum and support services • It allows a ‘build once – use many times’ approach • Aggregated demand creates a more flourishing market • Learners/employees can have seamless transition and support across departments, institutions, and into other sectors

8. Multi-£bn investment in e-learning-related projects across Government… DfES DCMS DH MoD DTI Curriculum Online TestBed project EMAs SLICT BSF MIAP E-Portfolios JISC Becta UfI Cybrarian project TeacherWeb Learning franchise Peoples Network Museums, Libraries and Archives Centre Culture Online BBC Digital Curriculum Common Information Framework Knowledge Web FutureLab … NHSU NHS Direct E-learning strategy for Defence Education E-Science

9. Directgov, Business.gov, DotP architecture, e-GIF, Franchises UfI/learndirect, UK Online Centres, Peoples Network, Cybrarian DfES DCMS DH MoD DTI Curriculum Online TestBed project EMAs SLICT BSF MIAP E-Portfolios JISC Becta UfI Cybrarian project TeacherWeb Learning franchise Peoples Network Museums, Libraries and Archives Centre Culture Online BBC Digital Curriculum Common Information Framework Knowledge Web FutureLab IT Strategy NHSU NHS Direct E-learning strategy for Defence Education E-Science Current integration…

10. DfES DCMS DH MoD DTI Curriculum Online TestBed project EMAs SLICT BSF MIAP E-Portfolios Cybrarian project TeacherWeb Learning franchise Peoples Network Museums, Libraries and Archives Centre Culture Online BBC Digital Curriculum Common Information Framework Knowledge Web FutureLab IT Strategy NHSU NHS Direct E-learning strategy for Defence Education E-Science Directgov, Business.gov, DotP architecture, e-GIF, Franchises UfI/learndirect, UK Online Centres, Peoples Network, Cybrarian Future integration? Learning experience: Quality standards; innovative pedagogy; shareable resources; business models; tools, resources and environments for teachers, e-assessment… Learning workforce: Common qualifications framework for tutors/trainers for e-learning; leadership development framework; ITT and CPD for teaching staff; career structure for learning technologists … Learning support systems: Common learning architecture, common data standards, common information framework, interoperability standards, open source environment, large scale, public sector resource repositories…

11. Streamlining the technology infrastructure – system imperatives Sharing resources Commission the integrated development of rights management services, licensing models for digital content, policy on Intellectual Property Rights a common information framework open, interoperability standards intelligent search mechanisms common learning architecture common quality standards conformance testing to enable and encourage cross-sector collaboration for all publicly funded digital assets Encouraging innovation Develop open source learning activity design systems for the education workforce, enabling multiple re-use of compatible digital assets Supporting learning management Collaborate across sectors to provide the learning workforce with access to jointly procured learning management system options ICT support services a simple interface to resources and tools, customised to local needs to enable institutions and suppliers to collaborate effectively, building their capacity in a modular way according to strategic needs

12. JISC Committee for the Integrated Information Environment (JIIE) Middleware Digital Libraries in the Classroom Shared services Repositories Preservation Portals & presentation FAIR and X4L Publisher Interoperability Development Work

13. Key characteristics of an evolved Information Environment • Fit to serve all kinds of digital content • Fully supporting the submission and sharing of research and learning objects • Providing a range of meaningful, rich and innovative methods of accessing electronic materials • A collaborative landscape of online service providers working together to provide seamless access for users • Underpinned by a common standards framework (both technical and semantic)

14. Can the e-Science agenda contribute to a Unified e-learning strategy agenda? Integrating e-systems across schools – colleges – universities enables cross-sector collaboration Cross-sector collaboration could extend the role of digital libraries into research and teaching beyond universities The role of digital libraries becomes critical to teaching and learning in e-Science and in e-Research

15. www.dfes.gov.uk/elearningstrategy