19 May 2017 – University of Surrey

1. 19 May 2017 – University of Surrey

2. Aims of SITS Trainers Network • Share knowledge, lessons learned, training approaches and good practice. • Showcases (training, testing, support, e-Learning etc). • Offer re-purposed training materials. • Build up a profile of SITS training activities across Institutions. • Skills analysis of STN members. • Collaborative training initiatives (manuals, books, courses etc). • Create a community of trainers/testers/support staff via networking events.

3. Agenda • 10:45 – 11:15 Welcome to the University of Surrey and the STN event/conference. • 11:15 – 11:45 Updates and SITS Trainers Network Activities (Richard Clark, Luke Austin, Richard Block, Carlos Bertrand) • 11:45 – 12:00 Coffee/Tea & Comfort Break • 12:00 – 13:00eLearning Presentation “Assima (Presentation of ‘STT Trainer’ software)” Catherine Thynne, Brendan Scullion & Alastair Smith (Chair: John Crofts) • 13:00 – 13:40 Lunch Time Tour - University of Surrey Campus • 13:40 – 14:15Lunch & Networking • 14:15 – 15:30 Interactive workshops/discussions: (14:15) Focusing on common topics/issues/scenarios. (Renee Stoll, University of Bristol) (15:00) Training for SITS Client and e:Vision (Briony Hancox, Sheffield Hallam University) • 15:30 – 15:45 Coffee/Tea & Comfort Break • 15:45 – 15:55 Future activities for the SITS Trainers Network • 15:55 – 16:00 AOB & Close

4. Welcome to the University of Surrey

5. Apologies Received • Alison Roy Sheffield Hallam University • Alison Ryle Northumbria University • Caroline Carfrae York St John University • Claudia Cisneros-Foster University of St Andrews • Emma Hardy University of Hull • Jeanette Fluellen University of Winchester • Kevin Rhodes University of Winchester • Maria Drummey University of London International Programmes • Russell Pryce University of Brighton • Sara Kirby Tribal Group plc

6. Introductions... • Please introduce yourselves to the group: • Name • Institution • Your Role

7. 11:15-11:45 Updates and STN Activities • Updated video on how the STN formed and our structure. • Previous STN events/conferences. • Overview of resources available to STN members. • Minutes and summary of actions from previous meeting. • Regional Updates: • Vice Chair Update & M62 Update (Luke Austin). • London & South of England Update (Carlos Bertrand). • Midlands, Wales & West of EnglandUpdate (Richard Block).

8. About the SITS Trainers Network YouTube

9. STN Events 1. University of Oxford (29/02/2012) 2. Celtic Manor, Newport (July 2012) 3. University of Wolverhampton (24/05/2013) 4. Celtic Manor, Newport (July 2013)  5. University of Edinburgh (28/02/2014) 6. Celtic Manor, Newport (July 2014) 7. University of Huddersfield (21/11/2014) 8. Bournemouth Arts University (20/03/2015)  9. University of London (22/04/2016)  10. Sheffield Hallam University (11/11/2016) 11. University of Surrey (19/05/2017)       11 

10. SITS Training Forum on MySITS www.mysits.com

11. SITS Training Forum on MySITS

12. Website

13. STN LinkedIn Group

14. SITS Trainers Network Structure

15. Minutes & Actions (from Sheffield) Ongoing Ongoing ? Ongoing TBA ? Ongoing TBA

16. STN Update • Our fifth year as a Professional Network (events at Surrey and Hull). • External Presentations at STN Events • Chris Sutton (The Training Foundation) TAP Accreditation (11/11/16) • Assima UK Ltd (Presentation of ‘STT Trainer’ software) • Work on Volume 2 of Collaborative Manual continues. • eLearning (Showcases): • - University of London International Programmes • - Sheffield Hallam University Introduction to SITS:Vision Client Server Volume 2 • Moodle • Blackboard Collaborate • Camtasia Studio • Snagit • Screencast-O-Matic • Eesysoft • Oracle UPK • Articulate Storyline 2 • Prezi • Google Hangouts • Socrative • Cisco Webex • Skype for Business • Today’s event includes a continued focus on eLearning tools and common SITS training topics/issues/scenarios (Client and e:Vision).

17. Vice Chair & M62 Regional Update

18. Midlands, Wales & W England Update

19. London & South of England Update

20. 11:45 – 12:00 (Comfort Break)

21. 12:00 – 13:00Presentation eLearning Tools: “STT Trainer” Assima UK Ltd Alastair Smith Catherine Thynne Chair: John Crofts (University of Surrey)

22. 13:00 – 13:40Tour: University of Surrey Campus 13:40–14:15 Lunch

23. 14:15 – 15:30Interactive workshops & discussions • [14:15-15:00] • Renee Stoll (University of Bristol) • Focusing on common topics/issues/scenarios • [15:00-15:30] • Briony Hancox (Sheffield Hallam University) • Training for SITS Client and e:Vision

24. [14:15-15:00]Renee Stoll (University of Bristol)Focusing on Common topics, issues & scenarios • Building training scenarios • Co-facilitation tips when working with an SME • Assessing level 2 performance during the training • Assessing level 3 performance back on the job • Building a robust blended learning solution for new hires when you're a one person training department

25. [15:00-15:30]Briony Hancox (Sheffield Hallam University)Training for SITS Client and e:Vision

26. 15:30 – 15:45 (Coffee/Tea/Break)

27. 16:00 – 16:15 Future activities for STN • Celebrating our fifth year during 2017. • Next Event: University of Hull(~Oct/Nov 2017). • Hosting a Q&A at next event with Tribal Group plc representatives. • Training presentations/showcases. • Profiling skills and training programmes across STN member institutions. • Continue collaborative publication activities.

28. AOB and Close

29. Thank you and safe journey home