West Thames College: Supporting Progression presented at e-Factor 2013

1. e-Factor
The next steps - supporting
progression

2. Project context:
• Emphasis on the development of e-
learning
• Independent Learning Zone in LRC
already supporting online delivery
• New strategy for employability &
progression

3. Established delivery in i-learn zone:

4. Support for staff

5. Support for staff

6. Support for staff

7. Support for staff

8. A key factor in supporting motivation is to focus on the
outcome of any learning…….. a job or further study

9. Along-side a major strategy around employability and
progression, learning packs were developed which
could support learners with their next steps.

10. Mapped to a qualification (OCN), can stand alone as
self-directed resources or be assessed to achieve a
qualification.

11. Keeping employability &
progression high on the agenda

12. Access to all

13. “Open” courses, with an option
for a qualification for any eligible
student
Learning
journals &
support forums

14. Linked to
established
support
forums etc.

15. Opportunities
for students to
discuss work &
provide peer
support

16. Interactive
multimedia

17. Tracking & Assessment

18. Tracking & Assessment

19. Tracking & Assessment

20. Motivation to do
well in their
studies
Time for directed self
study
Job clubCollaborative working
LRC workshops

21. Employability

29. Research Skills

30. • An identified skills need
• Complementary delivery alongside
tailored sessions
• Integral to their vocational learning and
achievement
• Linked to face-to-face support via
workshops , forums etc.
• Sessions facilitated
• Open and flexible – just in time learning
• Available for students and staff

31. • Reviewed study skills collection, current
learning materials – including hand outs
etc.
• Considered how to present the
information (normally the explanation
and meaning made in face-to-face
sessions)
• Thought about pitch and tone

32. Clear learning outcomes

33. Clear learning outcomes
Broken down into a manageable
bite-sized structure

34. Reviewed lots of videos & images

35. Tells a story

36. Resources had to be relevant and
succinct

38. Made it fun & memorable to
help the information to be
retained

39. Glossary / thesaurus

40. Learning was assessed using
a variety of interactive activities

41. Learner feedback

43. Possible next steps………………
• Research skills to form part of HE Tutorial
• Employability & Research packs as part
of programmes of study
• Enterprise course (with embedded
functional skills?)
• Summer courses