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Beginner EDS? There's an App for that!

    Resource Type: 
    etf
    PID: 
    etf:3356
    Description: 

    The project aimed to develop MAES's Learning Community app to provide a safe and supportive space for learners to develop their digital skills. 

    Document: 
    PDF icon EDS Action Research - P41 Manchester AES - Final.pdf
    Taxonomy: 
    Practitioner Research and Evidence Hub: 
    Yes
    Principal focus of the project: 

    This project explored the extent to which Manchester Adult Education Services's (MAES) Learning Community app could support Foundation English and ESOL learners to develop their EDS in a blended learning environment. 

    What is this about and what were the main findings: 

    The app - a website resembling a simplified Google Classroom  - was upgraded to prepare learners for potential future EDSQs. A 'Digtial Skills Clock' was created to highlight how and when they used digital skills, which led to a focus on email and video conferencing. The team felt that the simplicity of the app was really effective for lower-level learners and felt more effective than Google Classroom. MAES are now using it as the main learning management system for their Pre-Entry Digital for ESOL course.

    Number of learner participants: 
    N/A
    Number of staff participants: 
    6-10
    Number of organisation participants: 
    1
    Name(s) of authors: 

    Manchester Aduult Education Service

    Name of associate programmes: 

    OTLA Essential Digital Skills

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