1. e-Factor The next steps - supporting progression

2. Project context: Emphasis on the development of e- learning Independent Learning Zone in LRC already supporting online delivery New strategy for employability & progression

3. Established delivery in i-learn zone:

4. Support for staff

5. Support for staff

6. Support for staff

7. Support for staff

8. A key factor in supporting motivation is to focus on the outcome of any learning.. a job or further study

9. Along-side a major strategy around employability and progression, learning packs were developed which could support learners with their next steps.

10. Mapped to a qualification (OCN), can stand alone as self-directed resources or be assessed to achieve a qualification.

11. Keeping employability & progression high on the agenda

12. Access to all

13. Open courses, with an option for a qualification for any eligible student Learning journals & support forums

14. Linked to established support forums etc.

15. Opportunities for students to discuss work & provide peer support

16. Interactive multimedia

17. Tracking & Assessment

18. Tracking & Assessment

19. Tracking & Assessment

20. Motivation to do well in their studies Time for directed self study Job clubCollaborative working LRC workshops

21. Employability

22. Research Skills

23. An identified skills need Complementary delivery alongside tailored sessions Integral to their vocational learning and achievement Linked to face-to-face support via workshops , forums etc. Sessions facilitated Open and flexible just in time learning Available for students and staff

24. Reviewed study skills collection, current learning materials including hand outs etc. Considered how to present the information (normally the explanation and meaning made in face-to-face sessions) Thought about pitch and tone

25. Clear learning outcomes

26. Clear learning outcomes Broken down into a manageable bite-sized structure

27. Reviewed lots of videos & images

28. Tells a story

29. Resources had to be relevant and succinct

30. Made it fun & memorable to help the information to be retained

31. Glossary / thesaurus

32. Learning was assessed using a variety of interactive activities

33. Learner feedback

34. Possible next steps Research skills to form part of HE Tutorial Employability & Research packs as part of programmes of study Enterprise course (with embedded functional skills?) Summer courses