Corporate slide master With guidelines for corporate presentations Welsh Government Learning in Digital Wales Learning Technologies Event 6 December 2012

National Digital Learning Programme Hwb (Learning Platform) National Digital Learning Council Digital Leader Team National Digital Content Repository National Digital Learning Event CPD Programme

Hwb (Learning Platform) Centrally-funded Learner, teacher, parent/carer and governor areas Use of free online tools Social media / streaming video integration Clear link with other WG sites Aligned with existing platforms

Hwb Vision Statement World-class learning platform Consistent solution For all stakeholders/delivery partners Sustainable, supportable and scalable Integral component of Wales’ journey towards achieving top 20 status in PISA 2015

Overview Contract for Hwb awarded to Learning Possibilities in August Beta launch 12/12/2012 All 3-19 learners in Wales (in all settings) will have the opportunity to access Hwb from December 2012 and the full functionality of Hwb+ by July 2015

Aims and objectives Personalised learning environment Centrally funded and procured Increased collaboration facilitating professional learning communities Access to Office 365 for all provisioned users

Progress Design of Hwb Various provisioning methods Single MS Office 365 tenancy Cloud infrastructure build Stakeholder engagement Migration of NGfL Cymru content Policy creation iTunes U gateway developed

How Alignment with other policies Full support and training Shared ownership Work with existing systems and platforms High-quality digital content

Next steps Pilot and Beta Phase roll out Distribute a maturity framework Develop data processing agreements Develop a Code of Connection On-going stakeholder events

Head of Hwb Team Senior Education Portal Manager Senior Digital Content Manager Hwb Education Content Adviser Hwb Team Develop content with users Quality assure all user- generated content Translation facility Policy alignment Chris Owen Professional Adviser

Approach Pilot Phase Advanced Beta Phase Feedback on: –their user experience –accessibility –eSafety guidelines –Welsh language

Approach continued The schools will be supported by: –Learning Possibilities –DfES –Hwb maturity framework Local authority and consortia colleagues

Roll out Tranche 1 Pilot Schools (4) to 12 December 2012 Tranche 2 Beta Schools (27) from 12 December 2012 to 22 February 2013 Tranche 3 Feb 2013 to June 2013 (600) Tranche 4 Sept 2013 to Jan 2014 (600) Tranche 5 Feb 2014 to June 2014 (600) Tranche 6 Sept 2014 to June 2015 (FE)

Implementation plan Each tranche will be organised into 7 fortnightly blocks, with up to 24 schools attending 2 workshops plus follow up on-site support from DfES Local authorities will select the order of priority for their schools Regional educational consortia to coordinate approach

Outcomes Increased learner attainment Improvements in the use of digital technology by teachers Financial benefits Unified, consistent approach Greater collaboration at all levels

Priorities Literacy Numeracy Reducing the impact of poverty on attainment

MS Office 365 Benefits Anytime, anywhere access to MS Office on any web-enabled device Secure and cloud-based storage for all users Secure video conferencing Fully bilingual

Challenges Connectivity landscape User provisioning Migration of NGfL Cymru content Current learning platform deployment On-going support

National Digital Learning Council Drive forward digital learning Steer Hwb developments WG and Estyn representation Inform commissioning process Leader, learner and teacher voice Guided by leading experts

Digital Leader Team 8 Digital Leaders Outstanding teachers Digital literacy champions Team approach Aligned with consortia working Support teaching and learning Share best practice

Alex Clewett Martin Austin Peter Thomas Matthew Geary Jane Altham-Watkins Sonia McLaughlin Glyn Rogers Dilwyn Owen

National Digital Content Repository Build on NGfL Cymru Harvest freely-available online content Attract national economies of scale Strengthen Welsh language resources Access to social media and video Informed by learners and teachers

National Digital Learning Event Annual Event harmonisation Celebration of standards Sharing best practice Monthly “TeachMeet” events Supported by #addcym

National CPD Programme For all staff Accredited Focus on digital literacy and ICT Promotion of computer science Link with computational thinking Aligned with emerging activity Informed by Digital Leaders and NDLC

Timetable Sept 2012NDLC Dec 2012 Learning Platform Jan 2013 Digital Leader Team Apr 2013 Digital Content Repository Jun 2013 Annual Digital Learning Event Sep 2013 CPD Programme

Clear focus on improving standards in literacy and numeracy Tailored professional development programme for teachers Equal access for all users Effective Teaching and Learning Targeted training for school leaders Access for school governors Facility to share best practice for leaders Effective Leadership National, regional and local interconnected learning platforms Single directory for all users (collaboration) Access for parents/carers Effective Partnerships

Lindsay Harvey Head of DfES ICT Unit /