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Learning maths online » 31 August 2015

Maths Everywhere, Learning Maths Online and Learning Maths Independently projects

»Introduction to Jisc – who we are and what we do

»The Maths projects

› Maths Everywhere

› Learning Maths Online Resources

› Learning Maths Independently, a new model for delivering online learning

»Ongoing Jisc support for online learning and building digital capabilities

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Introduction to Jisc

31 August 2015

Mission To enable people in higher education,

further education and skills in the UK

to perform at the forefront of

international practice by exploiting

fully the possibilities of modern digital

empowerment, content and

connectivity

Our vision & mission

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Vision

To make the UK the most digitally advanced education and research nation in the world

Who we serve

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Colleges Users Universities Skills providers

What does Jisc do?

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Does 4 things…

Providing and developing a network infrastructure and

related services that meet the needs of the UK research and

education communities

Supporting the procurement of digital content for UK education and research

Our network of national and regional teams provide local

engagement, advice and support to help you get the

most out of our service offer

Our R&D work, paid for entirely by our major funders, identifies

emerging technologies and develops them around your

particular needs

Jisc does 4 things…

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Our work in this area includes:

» Security

» Connectivity

» Access and identity management

» Procurement

» Cloud

» Email

» Internet and IP services

» Telecoms

» Videoconferencing

Our work in this area includes:

» Journals

» e-books

» Maps and geospatial data

» Learning and teaching resources

» Resource discovery

» Film and images

» Repositories

In this area we provide:

» A single point of contact through a dedicated account manager

» Subject specialists

» Communities of practice and peer networking

» Local stakeholder for a

» Training

» A range of online and face to face events (eg Digifest, Networkshop)

We are currently running 34 R&D projects including the following topic areas:

» Collaboration

» Curation and preservation

» Data and analytics

» Digital literacy

» E-learning and VLEs

» Libraries

» Open access

» Research and research data

Maths Everywhere, Learning Maths Online, Learning Maths Independently The Maths Projects 31 August 2015

“Maths4Us” Projects – the background

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» Almost half of adults in England (49%) have entry-level maths skills - at best the level of maths you would be expected to have by age 11.

» NIACE Inquiry into Numeracy in 2011 found that adults should be able to learn maths in a way that is more relevant to their everyday lives.

» To help more people improve their maths skills, the Maths4us initiative brought together over 20 national organisations to take strategic action on adult maths.

» Partnership managed wide range of activities, including: training 8,000 Maths Champions to support other adults; piloting an online numeracy assessment tool; Improving the quality of teaching and learning.

“Maths4Us” Projects – the background

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» Almost half of adults in England (49%) have entry-level maths skills - at best the level of maths you would be expected to have by age 11.

» NIACE Inquiry into Numeracy in 2011 found that adults should be able to learn maths in a way that is more relevant to their everyday lives.

» To help more people improve their maths skills, the Maths4us initiative brought together over 20 national organisations to take strategic action on adult maths.

» Partnership managed wide range of activities, including: training 8,000 Maths Champions to support other adults; piloting an online numeracy assessment tool; Improving the quality of teaching and learning.

Maths Everywhere

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An app to boost adult maths

The app can be used in three ways: • Tools

• Practice

• Theory

Learning about the theory is by choice, and mapped to the curriculum.

Methodology

Tools

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Tools 3

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Social: Darts

Mapping Tools to Learning

Levels

Darts Tool Mapped to Learning

Darts Tool Mapped to Learning

Learning Videos

Practice

Feedback: Correct

Feedback: Correct

Beginner Badge

Beginner Badge 2

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Maths for adult learners

Six units of interactive, online content for three maths courses: • Personal Finance

• Maths with children

• Everyday Maths

Units consist of text, video, images, interactive learning activities and assessment activity.

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Personal Finance

Adults can develop the mathematics skills involved in financial planning, monthly budgeting and online banking Units consist of text, video, images, interactive learning activities and assessment activity.

Learning maths online

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Maths with children

Adults can boost their skills and confidence in supporting children with maths. These resources are mainly aimed at parents and carers of children aged between 3 and 8. Units consist of text, video, images, interactive learning activities and assessment activity.

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Everyday Maths

Adults can develop the mathematics skills involved in everyday living link to health and time including travel and making appointments Units consist of text, video, images, interactive learning activities and assessment activity.

Learning maths independently

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A new model of online learning

How can we reach the leaners who would benefit most? How can online resources be presented in a way that is accessible and supported? How can teaching be developed to encourage the use of new and emerging resources and pedagogies? Learners accesses online resources through skilled intermediaries. Intermediaries are part of an online community.

How to raise awareness of these resources

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A new model of online learning

How can we reach the leaners who would benefit most? How can online resources be presented in a way that is accessible and supported? How can teaching be developed to encourage the use of new and emerging resources and pedagogies?

Learners accesses online resources through skilled intermediaries. Intermediaries are part of an online community. A short, online course covering the following aspects: 1: Exploring resources 2: Gathering resources 3: Sharing resources

Learning maths independently

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An overview of current Jisc research and development projects Current Jisc research and development activities 31 August 2015

Building Digital Capabilities

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Jisc research and development

We a currently exploring various aspects of online learning and building digital capabilities of students and staff. • Digital capabilities diagnostic

toolkit

• Developing digital capabilities

• Online academy for FE

Shri Footring Senior co-design manager

Shri.footring@jisc.ac.uk

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Acknowledgements:

Terry Loane, Ron Mitchell (consultants) Sally Betts, Barbara Nance (online course leaders) Paul McKean (Bolton College, now Jisc) Jisc Team (including Sal Cooke, Martin Hawksey, Alistair McNaught) NIACE team (including Sue Southwood, Susan Easton) Learning Unlimited team (Beth Kelly, maths tutors)