1. Introducing individual learning plans at
NMIT
Presentation for NTLT Conference 2011
David Sturrock Monique Day
david.sturrock@nmit.ac.nz monique.day@nmit.ac.nz

2. Learner Journey

3. What is an Individual Learning Plan
(ILP)?
• A tool that enables the learner to state their learning goals
(commitment), document strengths & weaknesses, set targets
to achieve their goals(s) & reflect on progress.
• The learners' learning coach or tutor(s) can also set targets &
record outcomes of progress review conversations.
• An ILP IS a communication method between learners and
teaching and support staff
• An ILP IS NOT a course planner or assessment tracking device

4. NMIT Targets
NMIT Defined 2010 2011 2012
Commitments
Proportion of level 55% 75% 95%
1 – 3 learners
using an Individual
Learning Plan (ILP)
Proportion of level 20% 45% 65%
4 – 5 learners
using an ILP

5. How have we achieved this?
• Different Programme areas are using different
models
Learning Coach Tutor
Student support non – Teaches at least one of the
teaching role learner classes
Frequency of meetings – three Frequency of meetings -
times per year weekly
Individual support Group ILP reflective practice
sessions
Independent of teaching role Knows the student well, in a
– students can be more good position to offer support
honest and advice.

6. How ILP’s are maintained
Two choices – option selected by each
programme area
• Paper-based using a MS Word template to
record professional conversations between
learner and ILP tutor
• Online using a Moodle-based ILP plug-in,
learner supported to maintain their own ILP
with input/reviews from teaching and support
staff

7. How was the Moodle ILP selected?
ULCC Personalisation Framework
Documentation - http://moodle.ulcc.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=107
UK Excellence Gateway - Case Studies
ULCC is a Moodle Partner + maintain a community support forum

8. ILP Module Roles & Controls
• Learner
• Teaching Staff
• Learning Coaches, Personal Tutors, Study Support
Granular access & feature control via
• Module settings & role capabilities
• Course context
• User context
Reports

11. Accessing ILP’s
Learner - myMoodle Teacher - myMoodle Teacher - Course

15. Progress
• 1427 learners completed TEC literacy &/or numeracy
assessments
• 29 tutors actively using online ILPs with their learners
• 748 individual learners have created targets, learning
commitments &/or reflections
• 1605 targets set, 295 progress reviews, 201 Learner
Reflections, 156 Learning Commitments

16. Entries in ILPs to 11/10/2011
156
201
Target
295 Progress Review
Learner reflection
Learning Commitment
1605

17. 400
350
300
250
Target
200 Progress Review
Learner reflection
Learning Commitment
150
100
50
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

18. Issues
• General issues with staff perception of ILP’s
• Student perceptions
• Responsibilities/resourcing – a variety of models
being adopted
• Reporting on “active ILP’s”
• Expectations of communication/change notification
• Integrating data from other areas of Moodle & other
systems