Promoting eLearning at Nottingham

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Promoting e-Learning at Nottingham

• Dr Wyn Morgan
• Director of e-Learning

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Outline

• 1. Background
• 2. Vision for e-learning
• 3. Role of the Director
• 4. Next steps

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1. Background

• Failure of e-university UK
• Funding passed to universities
• U21G
• Task force established
• Chaired by PVC
• Report agreed by Management Board (April)
• Appointment of Director

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2. Vision for e-Learning

• The principle foundations of the vision are
• Enhance the Universitys reputation in teaching
  and learning
• Improve effectiveness and efficiency in learning
• Bring about changes in behaviour
• The E-learning Strategy will encapsulate these
  and reflect a number of issues

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2. Vision for e-learning (cont.)

• Students
• number, expectations, learning styles
• Staff
• efficiency of delivery
• Internationalisation
• Can deal with these using e-learning
• Evolving pedagogy
• Technology available
• Evidence from within Nottingham

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3. Role of the Director

• Leadership
• Co-ordination inter alia IS Learning Team,
  Learning Sciences Research Institute, CETLs,
  IRLTHE, SEDU
• Support first point of contact
• wyn.morgan_at_nottingham.ac.uk Ext. 15473
• Promotion - Internal e.g. via PESL, eLeK
  Committee, newsletter? External e.g. links to
  U21G

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4. Next Steps

• Develop strategy, networks and evaluation
  processes
• Strategic identification of modules/courses for
  development and target resources
• Embed activity across the University
• Talk to schools and listen to ideas
• Explore opportunities for funding
• Disseminate e-learning activities widely
• Liaise with U21G

Questions?