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Kate Marshall, Learning Resources Manager , Grantham College
Developing Staff ILT Skills
and ConfidenceThe Grantham College Journey
ILT Development at Grantham
2006-7 Moodle pilot project
2007-8 Moodle training rolled out to departments and individuals
2008-9 Ongoing training
Audit of VLE courses – quantity not quality
VLE Strategy 2009-12
VLE Strategy
Course content guidelines – to provide structure and increased consistency
VLE awards scheme – to reward and motivate
ILT Development at Grantham
2009-10 Pilot launch of VLE Awards scheme
2010-11 Full launch of VLE Awards scheme
Mandatory content guidelines in force
VLE audit – compliance and awards
Mandatory course content:
From Sept 2010 all ‘target’ courses must contain the following:Module outline/handbook
Contact details of all staff teaching on the course
Details of assessment
Staff and students attached
Course Content Guidelines
VLE Awards Scheme Aims to: Identify, reward and celebrate good practiceRecognise quality rather than quantity of contentProvide recognition of achievement at all levelsProvide a framework to motivate staff to develop engaging VLE content
VLE Awards Scheme
Learning Resources Manager audit Compliance with mandatory contentDifferentiation in the range of resources and activitiesOpportunities for communication and collaborationReward for engagement
Supporting Initiatives
eSupport serviceILT Good Practice GroupPractitioner led mandatory Staff ILT conference College quality processes
ILT Mentoring Scheme
Whatmentor and mentee pairs6/12 hours of development activity in ILT
WhyFocused personal development for menteeSupport compliance with mandatory contentSupport staff to climb awards frameworkCoaching/mentoring experience for mentor…
ILT Mentoring Scheme
…WhyFormalise existing informal supportEnable logging of CPDIncentivise and reward participation
HowSelf-nomination /Appraisal /Lesson observationPaired or matched
ILT Mentoring SchemeProgress:14 pairs completed the scheme to date
Impact:Average Confidence in using ILT prior to scheme (with 1 being poor, 5 being excellent) 2.4
Average Confidence in using ILT after scheme (with 1 being poor, 5 being excellent) 4.3
Factors for Success in Embedding use of ILTSupport from senior management
Embedding ILT in College processes
Close liaison with curriculum managers
Dedicated staff to coordinate ILT support
Range of support services
Clear and structured frameworks for staff
Incentives to encourage participation
Sharing of best practice internally and externally