Consultation for the HEA eL Research Observatory Dr. Rhona Sharpe Oxford Centre for Staff and Learning Development Team: Greg Benfield Helen Beetham

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The Observatory will involve identifying, collating, synthesising and disseminating research. It will also aim to facilitate the application of research understanding and findings to practical recommendations for policy and practice.

Oxford Centre for Staff and Learning Development The landscaping study will make recommendations on: audiences types of observatory sources of e-learning research and evidence observatory functions and services promoting engagement with observatory services

Oxford Centre for Staff and Learning Development Landscaping study methodology:

Oxford Centre for Staff and Learning Development Landscaping study methodology: survey distributed to contributors and consumers of e-learning research interviews with key high-level stakeholders interviews involving with active users, intermediaries and practitioners focus groups at relevant e-learning events a desk study

Oxford Centre for Staff and Learning Development How would a successful observatory change things?

Oxford Centre for Staff and Learning Development How would a successful observatory change things? 1. When producing research/evidence. How, where and when published? 2. When accessing research? Where to go, how to at get it? 3. When making decisions? e.g. course design, policy,

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