On-Line Work-Based Learning

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On-Line Work-Based Learning

• Professor Tony Toole
• University of Glamorgan
• November 2007

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On-Line Work-Based Learning

• Work-based Learning
• The Wales e-Training Network
• Collaborative Development and Delivery
• The Validation Management Models
• Summary of Key Issues for the HE Sector

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Work-Based Learning

• Leitch To achieve world class skills by 2020
  the Review recommends widening the focus of HE
  targets to encompass both young people and adults
  via workplace delivery.
• Reaching Higher We shall encourage the HE sector
  to work closely with local business and respond
  to their needs - promoting increased
  participation, lifelong learning and upskilling
  and driving for innovative and flexible delivery.
• The Strategy We wish to support you in using
  technology to enhance the learning experience
  regardless of location of delivery, including the
  workplace.

More than 70 of the 2020 Workforce is already
over 16yrs old
More than 60 of the 2020 Workforce is already
over 22yrs old
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The Wales e-Training Network
Key objective To provide SMEs with Essential
skills development opportunities At a time and
location that suits their Business work and time
constraints
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The Wales e-Training Network

• A collaboration between all HE and FE
  institutions in Wales creating training solutions
  for SMEs
• Development and delivery of a range of modules
  from NVQ level 2 through to level 4
• Validation of level 4 modules as an on-line
  Foundation Degree
• Collaborative delivery with tutor support from a
  range of HE and FE institutions across Wales
• A very different management and delivery model
  compared with conventional campus-based courses

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The Benefits of Collaborative e-Learning
Development and Delivery
Significant cost savings in development
Scalable capacity to deliver nationally and
internationally
Sector-wide e-learning capacity building
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Development
24 Modules
Structured materials
Navigation
Discussion Forum
20 Institutions
Structured tasks
Shared Pedagogy
Assessment
Common Ownership
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Delivery
Common VLE Moodle
Multi-Institution Team of Tutors
Weekly On-line Team Meetings
Mobile Technology Support
Quality Assured Process
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The Validation Model
Want a model where all institutions Can
contribute to delivery
But
Universities can only award their own degrees
And
We want the FE sector to be an equal partner
So
We developed a completely new validation
model That allowed all institutions to participate
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The Management Model
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Deeside
Menai
Llandrillo
NEWI
A Sector-wide Programme Delivery Team
De-Institutionalised Education
Aberystwyth
Lampeter
Ystrad Mynach
Merthyr
Trinity
Glamorgan
SIHE
Swansea
UWIC
Sir Gar
Neath
Glan Hafren
Swansea
Bridgend
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The Current Situation .
Scheme launched in April 07
Over 75 SMEs currently registered
Over 100 employees participating
1st Year of the Award validated
Now moving to embed as core business
New issues and challenges to address
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The Future Issues for HE in Wales

• A commitment to work-based learning and the
  Foundation Degree structure
• The support of collaborative on-line learning
  development and delivery
• A recognition of the transformational potential
  of on-line learning
• A strategy that is dynamic and drives the
  political agenda

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On-Line Work-Based Learning
Applies to public services, the
corporate market, LLL ACE generally
It really does Work!
The collaborative approach is very
Cost-effective

• Professor Tony Toole
• University of Glamorgan
• Contact ttoole_at_glam.ac.uk
• Web www.etrainingwales.com
• Wiki http//wetn.pbwiki.com