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Efficiencies and effectivenessPaul McKean, Head of FE and skills

Efficiencies and effectiveness fundamentals

» A digitally capable workforce and student cohort » High speed and resilient digital infrastructure» Safe and secure network and data» Learner enrolment and management information systems» High quality digital content which supports the delivery of

stimulating and engaging activities» Learner management systems such as VLE, e-portfolio and

target setting systems

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Efficiencies and effectiveness fundamentals

» User identity management and single sign on authentication

» Disaster recovery and business continuity planning» Access to cloud based shared services» Underpinned by strategic and operational advice and

guidance» In addition back office systems which improve efficiencies

and effectiveness such as library management, finance, payroll, HR systems etc


What does success look like?

» Teachers have developed some outstanding and innovative e-learning materials where learners use three-dimensional camcorders to record assessments and prepare projects

» Learners use the college’s virtual learning environment extensively to support their studies and to develop their independent learning

» Teachers and students make extensive use of the electronic tracking and monitoring system to promote students’ progress


What does success look like?

» Learners are highly effective independent learners. The measured and skilful use of information and learning technology, with engaging virtual learning environment sites in many subject areas stimulate learners to carry out research outside the classroom.

» Information technology resources are modern and exceptionally well used in many subjects by both lecturers and learners

» Staff monitor and track learners’ progress closely and, using this information, successfully encourage learners to aim for high grades


Student digital experience tracker 2016

The following themes were often mentioned as something that HE institutions should keep doing:» Online 24/7 access to as much content as possible» 24/7 library access» Putting as much a possible (lecture notes, slides etc) on

Blackboard, and making it accessible any time any place» Using technology, and embracing new technology services

and resources


Student Digital Experience Tracker 2016

The following themes were often mentioned as something that FE and skills institutions should keep doing:» Providing support for learners» Allowing access to social media and the internet» Allowing home access to course materials» Good WiFi connectivity» Embedding technology in the teaching learning experience» Using Google classroom


Efficiencies

» Jisc identified £250,000 cost saving to City of Glasgow College merger project

» Fifty-five per cent telephony cost reduction for Pembrokeshire College

» South Staffordshire College introduced 200 ChromeBase machines into LRCs; they boot up in less than five seconds, require little to no maintenance, never slow down and they use 60-80% less energy saving £35k per year

» First Further Education provider joins Jisc shared data centre saving 80% on data centre costs


Value, savings and efficiencies

» Janet network - £35,218,969» E-books for FE - £991,400» CSIRT - £22,562,500» Eduroam - £9,782,000» UK Access Management Federation - £7,399,700» Digimap - £38,177,450


Value, savings and efficiencies

Jisc Collections:» 9,000 active subscriptions» 254 licence agreements covering over 400 subscription

agreements» 6,000 invoices issued worth £43 million» Total value of agreements negotiated was £90 million in 14/15

(Out of a sector spend of £190 million)» Savings to the sector of over £70 million per annum


Learning from your peers: sharing good practice


Student digital experience tracker 2016

The following themes were often mentioned as something that HE institutions should start doing:» Recording lectures» Better use of VLEs: standardise use by staff, add

presentations, teach students how to use it effectively, and improve access (eg mobile access)

» Improve online services: more online resources/activities, assessment submissions

» Access to better / more computers


Student Digital Experience Tracker 2016

The following themes were often mentioned as something that FE and skills institutions should start doing:» Access to better / more computers and laptops» Better WiFi access» Teach students and staff how to best use technology

(hardware and software) effectively and efficiently» Put more resources online and make them easy to find


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Putting the OO into MoodleRebecca Barrington

About me»Head of e-Learning and Innovation at The Cornwall College Group› Multi-campus college across Devon and

Cornwall»Previously Learning Technologies Manager

at South Devon College»Been using Moodle since 2005 › Courses to support traditional learning› Fully online learning and collaboration

Putting the OO into MoodleIn this presentation I would like to:»Highlight my experiences of why some people

react with ‘uh’ when Moodle is mentioned»My reasons why Moodle should be met with

an ‘oo’ response!»Examples of things I have done so far to

improve perceptions of Moodle

I would like your input throughout

“I don’t like Moodle”»Poor personal experience

› Found it too hard (perhaps based on previous use of Moodle some time ago)

› Not seen a positive use of Moodle (just lists of resources if anything)

»Heard other people say negative things (excuse?’)

»Too busy to find out the positives»Perceived threat of replacement of teacher

“I don’t like Moodle”»Some very keen Moodle users who feel limited

› Don’t know the potential of Moodle › Expect Moodle to be more than it is

»Students are keen but not aware of potential“‘Moodle is pointless – just stuff that I can’t find”

“Want to submit assignments electronically rather than print it”

“Moodle can do this”“Really? That would be great!!”

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What experiences of you had of less than positive reactions to

Moodle?

There is a lot to go ‘oo’ about!Moodle is great! »Books and pages: Easy to make content mobile

friendly»Activity completion: Start to make things

personalised»Lessons: A bit of all the above!»Glossaries: So flexible and easy to use»Forums: Collaboration made easy (not just Q&A)»Plugins: Make it do what you needAdaptable based on course requirements (blended or distance)

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If you could share one thing to enthuse others

about Moodle, what would it be?

Add your favourites at pollev.com/bbvote

Engaging those who want to know more (share the ‘oo’)

Some examples of ‘wins’

Discussions that lead to solutions

Getting people excited by Moodle!

»Delivered training on Moodle assignments (as a new requirement for staff)

»Mix of staff (some confident, some reluctant)»Keen member of staff who uses Moodle for

resources»As part of this training, activity completion was

mentioned which started conversations about other plans

»This led to...

Getting people excited by Moodle!“I need my students to view projects and pick one.”How can I use Moodle to do this?

We talked about books, choices, lessons…

We implemented…»Glossary with project titles»Choice to select one


»Teacher wants to turn a workshop he runs into something online and interactive. He wants to check learning. He is thinking Xerte but…

»We talk about lessons for delivering content, model answers and personalised responses.


»Don’t miss opportunities to outline solutions via Moodle

»Don’t forget the keen› We often focus on getting all to a base level

and assume current users will progress on their own

› Can be easy for those who were keen to disengage if they think they have reached the potential to Moodle (and they will start looking elsewhere for solutions)

Find out the things that people don’t like and apply quick fixes where you can

Turns into

DashboardProblem»“It is so hard for students to find their

courses”»“Students should just be able to go straight

to their course”

Solution»Turn on the dashboard and amend layout.

Dashboard

Course LayoutsProblem»“I want my course page to

look like this”»“I want a more web-based

view”

Solution»Use a table and images to

create a grid»Install the Grid format

layout

Developments»All the examples provided are based on

discussions with staff › One person highlighting a problem to

someone who can figure out the answer»It is helping (particularly with those staff

who will talk to you and with management).

However…

Developments»In an organisation of our size it will take forever to get

all staff engaged through this model of problem and answer!

»These 1-1 / solution based conversations should continue where possible

›Need to promote possibilities more so that people ASK for a solution rather than ‘coincidental’ developments

›More people with some key knowledge so these conversations can be more widespread

›But it sometimes only works with the passionate (either very positive or very negative about Moodle)

Showcasing»Showcasing examples: Solutions found for others

(eg: we set up one grid course and others have seen it and want it too)

»Modelling: Use good examples for whole college implementations

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Showcase use for actual need

»ProSolution training: Requirement»All online

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Access

Developing Moodle

»Don’t always stick with Moodle»External tools for a more interesting

presentation of resources › Emaze› Videos (inc animations)

Embedded Resource in a Lesson

Lessons plus external content = professional and interactive e-book

Getting Moodle out there!Drip drip drip

»Advent calendar› Top tech tips

»Moodle as part of T&L Fayre› Book activity to demonstrate the importance of

the order of resources (2 tables of books)

What promotional activities do you do?

Your favourite Moodle features

Any questions?

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Any quick fixes to share? Any promotional activities you have

used?




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