e-Learning in Scotland and at Reid Kerr College Joan Archibald

Education in Scotland The following is a link to a brief overview of education in Scotland: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Scotland

JANET is a world-leading, publicly funded network for education and research. Across the UK it connects universities, colleges of education, research laboratories, schools and museums.

E-Learning Support in Scotland Learning and Teaching Scotland supports the use of ICT for learning and teaching in the school sector Joint Information Systems Committee supports the use of ICT for learning and teaching in the further education and university sector All educational institutions are inspected and assessed on the use of ICT for learning and teaching

Reid Kerr College (RKC) 5th largest FE college in Scotland based in Paisley Over 20,000 students undertaking a vast range of professional and vocational qualifications 620 members of staff 50% of which are lecturers

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Why e-Learning? Competitiveness of Scottish economy Widen access and participation Support the agenda for lifelong learning Increase the flexibility in delivery – 24/7 Enhance the learning experience Reduce barriers to learning Active learning Rapid feedback Respects diverse learning

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Evolving ICT Strategy Previously Now Focus on improving access to ICT Focus on using ICT effectively to enhance learning On-line learning OR traditional face to face Blend between different technologies and face to face Focus on technology Focus on pedagogy Impact on learning??? Effective use of technology does enhance learning

75% lecturing staff trained in Moodle skills 69% of lecturing staff are actively using Moodle with their learners 270% increase in active courses over the past 2 years Currently 6,166 learners actively using Moodle across the curriculum

Recent Funded Projects xGames – projected funded by JISC to develop educational games using xBox controllers LTE – European network concerned with effective teaching of foreign languages with a particular focus on learning technologies LeOb – European funded project for the development of engaging learning objects GOAL – European funded project for the development of online programmes of learning

e-Learning Team Learning Technologies Manager - me Information Systems Manager Technical Administrator Learning Technologist Graphic Designers Web Developer