The document discusses plans for the LEARN Project, which aims to enhance student learning at the University of the Highlands and Islands through increased use of blended and networked learning approaches. The project objectives are to increase the number of staff trained in blended learning and increase student satisfaction with support. Project deliverables include baseline data, a toolkit, repository, staff development programs, and core projects. The timeline runs from September 2009 to December 2010. The project team is described and core projects will be selected based on criteria around alignment with project aims and sustainability.

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LEARN Project
Learning Enhancement & Research Network
19th
March, Craigmonie Hotel, Inverness

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1. LT2: to create more shared and
networked materials
2. LT4: to increase use of VLE to support
the delivery of blended learning
LEARN and UHI Strategy

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Project Purpose
“to enhance the student
experience of learning in
UHI through the
increased use of blended
and network approaches
to learning”

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Project Objectives
1. Increase the numbers of
lecturing staff who are
trained in or have
developed blended
learning approaches
2. Increase the satisfaction
of students with their
support and learning
experience

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Project Deliverables
• Baseline data
• Toolkit
• Repository
• Staff development programme
• Core Projects

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03/09 06/09 12/10
PID
AP Road show
Prototype
Select Core Projects
Timeline

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Breaking down barriers
• Develop innovation in learning design
and delivery
• Equip staff with the skills required
• Establish systems and procedures
within teams
• Establish a platform and systems for
sharing

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LEARN ToolkitLEARN Toolkit
PrototypePrototype
LEARN ToolkitLEARN Toolkit
PrototypePrototype
Delivery optionsDelivery options Student SupportStudent Support
Staff DevelopmentStaff Development Materials
Development
Materials
Development
Wimba CreateWimba Create
Web 2 TechnologiesWeb 2 Technologies Horizon WimbaHorizon Wimba
Planning
Networking
Planning
Networking
How to guides – i.e.
complete an AD1
How to guides – i.e.
complete an AD1 Team buildingTeam building
Bite size – Web
Conferencing skills
Bite size – Web
Conferencing skills MAPD ModuleMAPD Module
Induction ProcessInduction Process Pastoral supportPastoral support
Producing
storyboards
Producing
storyboards
RepositoryRepository
Control processControl process Contextualisation
process
Contextualisation
process

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Stakeholders
Checking we’re heading in the right direction
• Advisory Group
• Subject Networks
• Academic Partners
• Learners

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Project Team
Project
Manager
- Strategy
Educational
Developer
Educational
Developer
Educational
Developer
Educational
Developer
Administration
Officer
Project
Secretary
Evaluation
Research
Coordinator
Educational
Development
Coordinator

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Educational Developers - Role

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Core Projects
• Pack sent out 2nd
March
• Support from LEARN educational
developers in filling in Briefs
• Briefs returned via Faculties by 15th
April
• Brief reviewed by Project Board by 8th
May
• Criteria for selection

13. Creating the University of the Highlands and Islands
Core Project Criteria
• High level of alignment with the aims of
the LEARN project.
• Producing or improving networking
between academic partners.
• Sustainable and/or useful after the end
of the LEARN project.
• LEARN project staff is in a position to
add value to the project.