Diana Laurillard Head, e-Learning Strategy Unit Overview of e-learning: aims and priorities

Objectives of current DfES strategies Contributions from e-learning Strategic actions to embed e- learning across all sectors Proposed e-learning strategy – taking us to a 21stC education system Leading sustainable e- learning Supporting innovation in teaching and learning Developing the education workforce Building a better e-learning market Aligning assessment Assuring technical and quality standards Unifying learner support Raising standards Improving quality Removing barriers to achievement Widening participation Preparing for employment skills EARLY YEARS PRIMARY SECONDARY SKILLS POST-16 HE A 21 st century education system Learners empowered Creativity and innovation Flexible provision Better value for learners A professional workforce Individualised learning Personalised support Collaborative learning Tools for innovation Virtual environments Flexible study Online communities Quality at scale

A 21 st century education system Objectives of current DfES strategies Contributions from e-learning Strategic actions to embed e- learning across all sectors Proposed e-learning strategy – taking us to a 21stC education system Leading sustainable e- learning Supporting innovation in teaching and learning Developing the education workforce Building a better e-learning market Aligning assessment Assuring technical and quality standards Unifying learner support Raising standards Improving quality Removing barriers to achievement Widening participation Preparing for employment skills EARLY YEARS PRIMARY SECONDARY SKILLS POST-16 HE Learners empowered Creativity and innovation Flexible provision Better value for learners A professional workforce Individualised learning Personalised support Collaborative learning Tools for innovation Virtual environments Flexible study Online communities Quality at scale

A 21 st century education system Objectives of current DfES strategies Contributions from e-learning Strategic actions to embed e- learning across all sectors Proposed e-learning strategy – taking us to a 21stC education system Leading sustainable e- learning Supporting innovation in teaching and learning Developing the education workforce Building a better e-learning market Aligning assessment Assuring technical and quality standards Unifying learner support Raising standards Improving quality Removing barriers to achievement Widening participation Preparing for employment skills EARLY YEARS PRIMARY SECONDARY SKILLS POST-16 HE Learners empowered Creativity and innovation Flexible provision Better value for learners A professional workforce Individualised learning Personalised support Collaborative learning Tools for innovation Virtual environments Flexible study Online communities Quality at scale Raising standards Improving quality Removing barriers to achievement Widening participation Preparing for employment skills

A 21 st century education system Objectives of current DfES strategies Contributions from e- learning Strategic actions to embed e- learning across all sectors Proposed e-learning strategy – taking us to a 21stC education system Leading sustainable e- learning Supporting innovation in teaching and learning Developing the education workforce Building a better e-learning market Aligning assessment Assuring technical and quality standards Unifying learner support Raising standards Improving quality Removing barriers to achievement Widening participation Preparing for employment skills EARLY YEARS PRIMARY SECONDARY SKILLS POST-16 HE Learners empowered Creativity and innovation Flexible provision Better value for learners A professional workforce Individualised learning Personalised support Collaborative learning Tools for innovation Virtual environments Flexible study Online communities Quality at scale

A 21 st century education system Objectives of current DfES strategies Contributions from e-learning Strategic actions to embed e- learning across all sectors Proposed e-learning strategy – taking us to a 21stC education system Raising standards Improving quality Removing barriers to achievement Widening participation Preparing for employment skills EARLY YEARS PRIMARY SECONDARY SKILLS POST-16 HE Learners empowered Creativity and innovation Flexible provision Better value for learners A professional workforce Individualised learning Personalised support Collaborative learning Tools for innovation Virtual environments Flexible study Online communities Quality at scale Leading sustainable e-learning Supporting innovation in teaching and learning Developing the education workforce Building a better e- learning market Aligning assessment Assuring technical and quality standards Unifying learner support

Objectives of current DfES strategies Contributions from e-learning Strategic actions to embed e- learning across all sectors Proposed e-learning strategy – taking us to a 21stC education system Leading sustainable e- learning Supporting innovation in teaching and learning Developing the education workforce Building a better e-learning market Aligning assessment Assuring technical and quality standards Unifying learner support Raising standards Improving quality Removing barriers to achievement Widening participation Preparing for employment skills EARLY YEARS PRIMARY SECONDARY SKILLS POST-16 HE A 21 st century education system Learners empowered Creativity and innovation Flexible provision Better value for learners A professional workforce Individualised learning Personalised support Collaborative learning Tools for innovation Virtual environments Flexible study Online communities Quality at scale Do you agree with our vision for e- learning?

Leading sustainable e-learning Medium term Support education leaders Build collaborative partnerships Sustainable e-learning Standards for baseline provision Organisational planning Leadership training e-administration Cross-organisation Cross-sector Institutional funding models Resource-planning tools Quality of e-learning provision

Leading sustainable e-learning Longer term Broadband connectivity Accessibility for all Universal access Integrate e-learning and e-administration Effective, unified provision for all education and training Accessibility for disadvantaged learners Mix of public and private funding to ensure personal access Advice and support for integration

Supporting innovation Medium term Embracing the new pedagogies Focus on shortage subject areas Establish the appropriate evaluation methodologies National databank of e-learning resources and digital assets Pathfinders to test local- central support models Intensive evaluation studies New approaches to cost- benefit analyses Community of practice for e- learning research and evaluation Role of subject associations Networks of subject-based centres of excellence Mix of public and private funding to ensure personal access

Supporting innovation Longer term Focus on removing barriers to learning Build a practice- oriented research environment Cross-sector R&D programme to generate new kinds of e- learning activities Action research for teachers and lecturers as reflective practitioners National practice-based research programme Focus on learners with special needs to ensure greatest impact Interactive diagnostic tests and remediation

Developing the education workforce Medium term Initial qualifications Professional development Professional updating for educators, trainers and support staff Training on use and evaluation of e-learning by subject area Use of e-learning for professional development, including part-time staff Guidance on e-learning for each discipline Improved access for teacher training Guidance for support staff for e-learning

Developing the education workforce Longer term Higher level qualifications Career and workload Professional standards, new career paths and incentives to strengthen e-learning professionals Higher level qualifications for leadership and specialist skills for e-learning

Unifying learner support Medium – longer term E-portfolios for lifelong learning Knowledge management for learner support Online advice, guidance and diagnostics Unified e-systems between institutions, agencies, Government services Wider rollout of unique learner number Principle of online learner advice, guidance and self- diagnostics for learning, progression and career development Principle that all education and training organisations contribute to e-portfolios and learner progression

Aligning assessment Medium term Develop formative assessment Align assessment to the needs of pedagogy and subjects E-learning skills for life E-assessment methods for specific subjects Align e-skills with assessment, by subject Support Skills Strategy through e-assessment Education staff development programmes on e-assessment ICT for formative assessment for all Action research pilots to test and improve formats

Aligning assessment Longer term Credit framework to fit e-learning Efficient assessment Online assessment and administration for public examinations E-learning and e-assessment included in unitisation and credits at all levels

Building a better e-learning market Medium term Successful educational software A thriving market Investigate models for tendering and procurement Engage small and large companies in digital resources market Collaboration between digital resources for education and games Promote user requirements for creative learning and interoperability with digital resources industry

Building a better e-learning market Longer term IPR best practice and support Innovation Educators to lead and engage in innovation Develop generic e- learning design tools for learners and teachers Advice and guidance on IPR and copyright practice Technical solutions for IPR Licensing arrangements across sectors

Assuring technical and quality standards Medium term Public funding and procurement Quality standards Define a quality standard for e-learning resources for advisers, teachers, learners, and parents Co-ordinated procurement of publicly funded learning environments Models for central procurement

Assuring technical and quality standards Longer term Technical and quality standards for pedagogy and process Educational requirements for pedagogic design of content, and open architectures for e- learning Standards for e-learning support and delivery Common core of technical and quality standards Sector-specific profiles of standards Conformance testing Ongoing role of Government in setting and maintaining standards

Issues for discussion Subject-specific aspects of e-learning pedagogy Action research pilots for e-learning assessment National databank for e-learning resources Intensive evaluation studies New approaches to cost-benefit analyses Community of practice for e-learning research and evaluation Guidance on e-learning for each discipline Generic learning design tools for teachers?

Towards a Unified e-Learning Strategy Consultation exercise