First steps towards transformation

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First steps towards transformation? Keith Smyth,
Napier University
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About TESEP
Sharing ideas
Joint FE-HE initiative
Collaborative learning
Using technology appropriately
Beyond the VLE
Transforming and enhancing the student experience
through pedagogy
Working with the sector
Increasing learner autonomy
Learner centred staff development
Working within the partner institutions
Web 2.0
Building upon existing good practice
2005-2007
SFC e-learning transformation programme
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Why is change needed?
Widening access
Using technology more effectively
Helping our institutions become pro-active not
reactive towards change
Employability skills
Recognising the impact of emerging technologies
on informal learning
FE-HE articulation
Meeting diverse student needs
Increased demands for flexible provision
Engagement, achievement, retention
Deep learning
Government directives
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TESEP in practice
SCQF levels 3 to 11
Pathfinder projects
Healthcare
Drama
Brick working
Evaluation
Art
Getting the blend right
Languages
Joinery
Law
Preparing students
Computing
Accounting and economics
Subtle changes to practice
Healthcare
Engineering
Local and global connections
Major changes
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Staff development
Tutors immersed in learner experience
Choice and control
Support team
Critical friends
First wave of practitioners seconded
Cross institutional mentor groups
Recognising expertise
Support at every stage
Face-to-face workshops
Sensitivity to individual and collective needs
Cutting through the jargon
Capturing the practitioner journey
Online events and activities
Modelling TESEP principles
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Seeing the transition happen
Alan Hanratty, Lauder College on improving
collaborative working by building upon how
students already use technology informally
Fraser Walker, Lauder College on providing
colour and inspiration for trades students
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But staff dev is not enough
Commitment at every level
Align with institutional initiatives
Learning and teaching advisers
Create new roles
Rethinking induction for staff and students
Festival of learning
Online Learning Advocates
Module redesign guidance
Provide illustrative exemplars
Revisit LTA strategies
Reward good practice
Encourage sharing and collaboration
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Sharing our experiences
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Closing thoughts
Ken Dale-Risk, Napier University
Dennis Savage, Lauder College
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Points for discussion...
Are institutional initiatives for embedding
technology into teaching a good thing, or should
the integration of blended and online approaches
be allowed to occur naturally? What approaches
to promoting technology-supported teaching and
learning work most effectively in your
institution, and why? Other key comments or
questions?