Innovation in Delivery Approaches Stella McKnight, Head of Employer Engagement, University of Winchester James Collins, Graduate Practice Team Leader, Logica UVAC Annual Conference 2011

Background to the partnership Innovative delivery Lessons Learned Business Impact Presentation Overview

Logica Sponsored Degree - Launched 2007 FdA + Top-up BA(Hons) – 3 Years Full time job with part time study – “earning while learning” Mapped progression combining a salary with a career upon graduation 30 credits Work Based Studies at levels credits Logica delivered IT content at levels UoW designed assessment

Where will we focus to add significant value to the programme and enhance the student learning experience? What are we doing? Could we do it better? What could we do differently?

Innovation: Repositioning Work Based Learning Student Up-to-date Work-related content Being innovative/ Making an impact Enhanced Employability skills

How did we achieve this? Increased role of Logica in the design, delivery and assessment of the programme Employer responsive provision/content Student-centred learning Business based problem/initiative Led by Senior Manager Influential Mentors committed to 3 years Integrated delivery strategy using web 2.0 technology Assessed – Student outcome to task plus reflections on learning

Work-Based Learning: A Shift from Teaching to Learning Adapted from: Connor and MacFarlane (2007) Philosophy Rationale Student Assessment Teaching and Learning Method Content Review Learning Goals Student-centred by negotiation with employer Cultivate Self- awareness and Personal Enhancement Promoting Student Inquiry Ability to manage change Promoting Student Inquiry Ability to manage change 1 : 1 support, Less instruction – More interaction Web 2.0 Technology 1 : 1 support, Less instruction – More interaction Web 2.0 Technology Designed and Assessed with/by Logica Team

Lessons Learned - Incremental Modifications to Achieve Maximum Results Build Relationships Vision & Leadership Active Collaboration Learn from Each Other Less Instruction – More Interaction Student Experience Student-centered Approach Flexibility and Responsiveness Promoting Student Inquiry "shift from teaching to learning" Focus on Learning Outcomes Maintain Standards Cultivate self-awareness and personal enhancement

Business Impact Expectations and realities set from day 1 (grads do not always have a realistic view of a graduate job) More emphasis on: ethical behaviour, roles and responsibilities and use of Logica Artefacts Changing internal perceptions of undergraduate capability (problems obtaining initial assignments) Increased value of graduate (3 years experience) Flexible programme tailored to the business needs

Summary Logica Senior and Project Managers have added value Students are receiving a positive learning experience Students are being recognised for this work and it is seen as part of their personal development Mentors support the process but need support themselves Mentors to gain recognition for coaching and mentoring role

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