1. e-Factor The next steps - supporting progression
2. Project context: Emphasis on the development of e- learning
Independent Learning Zone in LRC already supporting online delivery
New strategy for employability & progression
3. Established delivery in i-learn zone:
4. Support for staff
5. Support for staff
6. Support for staff
7. Support for staff
8. A key factor in supporting motivation is to focus on the
outcome of any learning.. a job or further study
9. Along-side a major strategy around employability and
progression, learning packs were developed which could support
learners with their next steps.
10. Mapped to a qualification (OCN), can stand alone as
self-directed resources or be assessed to achieve a
qualification.
11. Keeping employability & progression high on the
agenda
12. Access to all
13. Open courses, with an option for a qualification for any
eligible student Learning journals & support forums
14. Linked to established support forums etc.
15. Opportunities for students to discuss work & provide
peer support
16. Interactive multimedia
17. Tracking & Assessment
18. Tracking & Assessment
19. Tracking & Assessment
20. Motivation to do well in their studies Time for directed
self study Job clubCollaborative working LRC workshops
21. Employability
22. Research Skills
23. An identified skills need Complementary delivery alongside
tailored sessions Integral to their vocational learning and
achievement Linked to face-to-face support via workshops , forums
etc. Sessions facilitated Open and flexible just in time learning
Available for students and staff
24. Reviewed study skills collection, current learning
materials including hand outs etc. Considered how to present the
information (normally the explanation and meaning made in
face-to-face sessions) Thought about pitch and tone
25. Clear learning outcomes
26. Clear learning outcomes Broken down into a manageable
bite-sized structure
27. Reviewed lots of videos & images
28. Tells a story
29. Resources had to be relevant and succinct
30. Made it fun & memorable to help the information to be
retained
31. Glossary / thesaurus
32. Learning was assessed using a variety of interactive
activities
33. Learner feedback
34. Possible next steps Research skills to form part of HE
Tutorial Employability & Research packs as part of programmes
of study Enterprise course (with embedded functional skills?)
Summer courses