13/09/2012 Embedding Innovation in FE: Learning from the SWANI LTIG projectsslide 1 Embedding innovation in Further Education Rob Englebright, Clare Killen & Matt Smith Improving retention in Further Education using Short Message Service (SMS)

13/09/2012 Embedding Innovation in FE: Learning from the SWANI LTIG projectsslide 2 Mobile Quiz Question 1 What percentage of people communicate on a DAILY basis with friends and family via text based methods? A:68% B: 29% C:43% D:51% Source: Ofcom communications market report 2012

13/09/2012 Embedding Innovation in FE: Learning from the SWANI LTIG projectsslide 3 Mobile Quiz Question 2 What percentage of % of 16 – 24 year olds use ANY text based services to communicate with friends and family on a DAILY basis? A:80% B:96% C:65% D:48% Source: Ofcom communications market report 2012

13/09/2012 Embedding Innovation in FE: Learning from the SWANI LTIG projectsslide 4 Mobile Quiz Question 3 How many texts does the average UK consumer send per month? A:50 B: 100 C:200 D:500 Source: Ofcom communications market report 2012

13/09/2012 Embedding Innovation in FE: Learning from the SWANI LTIG projectsslide 5 Mobile Quiz Question 4 How many text messages were sent in the UK during 2011? Text the code QUIZ and then your answer to: Source: Ofcom communications market report 2012

13/09/2012 Embedding Innovation in FE: Learning from the SWANI LTIG projectsslide 6 Workshop aims  Explore issues in embedding innovation in further education in terms of using innovative practice and/or technologies to improve the quality of the learning experience.  Share the experiences of the project participants from the JISC SWaNI Learning and Teaching Innovation Grant programme with the wider community.  To provide links to further information and related initiatives in the sector. Source: Ofcom communications market report 2012

13/09/2012 Embedding Innovation in FE: Learning from the SWANI LTIG projectsslide 7 SWaNI Learning and Teaching Innovation Projects  Programme aims and background  Increasing pressure on FE to deliver high quality learning with reduced budgets  How can technology help us to achieve more with less?  What role can technology play in engaging learners, enhancing learning and improving achievement?  Are we making the most of intuitive technologies to meet the expectation of 21 st century learners?

13/09/2012 Embedding Innovation in FE: Learning from the SWANI LTIG projectsslide 8 Innovation in context “Innovation is the process by which new ideas are successfully exploited to create economic, social and environmental value.” (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills)  Innovation addresses an identified problem or aspiration to improve  Small-scale exploratory to strategically engineered intervention  Innovative application rather than technological innovation

13/09/2012 Embedding Innovation in FE: Learning from the SWANI LTIG projectsslide 9 Case Study MOtiVATE: Mobile messaging and community education Matt Smith, e-Learning Manager, Coleg Gwent

13/09/2012 Embedding Innovation in FE: Learning from the SWANI LTIG projectsslide 10 Coleg Gwent  Largest FE college in Wales  4 Campuses, 5 Locations  Newport, Crosskeys, Pontypool, Usk, Ebbw Vale  Involvement in Community Education across multiple local authorities

Project Background 12 month project JISC Funded SWaNI Nations FE focussed Retention issue GCSE Using SMS to support learners Own device SMS at their own cost

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13/09/2012 Embedding Innovation in FE: Learning from the SWANI LTIG projectsslide 13 How did Coleg Gwent use SMS?

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13/09/2012 Embedding Innovation in FE: Learning from the SWANI LTIG projectsslide 15 Examples:  An electricity bill costs £120 inc VAT at 5% - What was the bill before VAT was added? Reply starting with the code xxxx  Don't forget your rough notes on 'About A Boy' on 1 side A4 please. I have to send them off with your essays. See you later, Derek  You will have to give your talk on Thurs. Read Alan Sugar script and look at what he says and how he says it. What mood is he in? Derek

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13/09/2012 Embedding Innovation in FE: Learning from the SWANI LTIG projectsslide 17 Findings

13/09/2012 Embedding Innovation in FE: Learning from the SWANI LTIG projectsslide 18 Quantitative findings  Focus on Retention (Sept-Jan)  January Retention %  70% in 2011; 68% in 2010  GCSE Retention - 87%  Upward trend in 7 of 8 courses  Impact of tutor engagement and external factors

13/09/2012 Embedding Innovation in FE: Learning from the SWANI LTIG projectsslide 19 Learner perceptions  85% overall satisfaction (14% neutral; 1% dissatisfied)  In-class/out of class split  45% v 93% satisfaction  93% agreed it helped them stay on track  Some limited barriers or exclusions

13/09/2012 Embedding Innovation in FE: Learning from the SWANI LTIG projectsslide 20 Qualitative findings from focus groups

13/09/2012 Embedding Innovation in FE: Learning from the SWANI LTIG projectsslide 21 Discussion Potential approaches to embedding technology What are the issues and potential solutions for you or your institution in implementing and embedding technological innovation to enhance teaching and learning?

13/09/2012 Embedding Innovation in FE: Learning from the SWANI LTIG projectsslide 22 Enhancing practice: Exploring innovation with technology in further education

13/09/2012 Embedding Innovation in FE: Learning from the SWANI LTIG projectsslide 23 SWaNI Learning and Teaching Innovation Projects Try before you apply: Use of technology to improve retention and support better course selection decisions. Synchronous Web Enabled Employee Training: Issues in designing and delivering simultaneous training for remote and on campus learners. MOtIvATE: Effective pedagogic use of SMS to support community education. Promoting digital literacy: Identifying and training peer e-guides to deliver high quality support. xGames: Use of collaborative games to enhance learning and increase attainment. Without a paddle: use of mobile technology to address digital exclusion and enhance employment potential. Secure work-based learning administration through networked infrastructure: use of digital pens to provide reliable and accessible audit trail.

13/09/2012 Embedding Innovation in FE: Learning from the SWANI LTIG projectsslide 24 SWaNI Learning and Teaching Innovation Projects Use of technology to: Engage – explore new ways of engaging and communicating with learners, employers and communities. Enhance – exploit opportunities to extend learning beyond traditional boundaries. Achieve – meeting the needs of 21 st century learners and employers, organisational efficiency and cost effectiveness. Reaping the benefits – planning to share and engaging with the wider community.

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13/09/2012 Embedding Innovation in FE: Learning from the SWANI LTIG projectsslide 26 Find out more  Case studies  Project reports  Resources

Embedding innovation in Further Education Rob Englebright: Clare Killen: Matt Smith: Improving retention in Further Education using Short Message Service (SMS)

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