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