This project sought to develop an Intranet/Extranet that reflected the organisational structure and where possible made information accessible within three clicks. As a result it aimed to bring internal efficiencies, add value to the customer experience and change organisational attitudes toward the production, availability and storage of information.
This project aimed to improve engagement with potential learners and employers and to provide an interactive resource area. In addition, Platinum wanted to improve staff confidence in the use of technology and encourage staff to use web based training materials.
This project sought to improve the utilisation of ICT as a tool in delivering teaching and learning and in efficient day-to-day operations and was targeted to deliver on five distinct aims over a 6-month period encompassing communications, staff CPD, training materials and e-learning.
This project aimed to restructure the IT operations of the Southend YMCA, by implementing Microsoft Terminal Services accompanied by Thin Client machines, adopting effective SBC (Server Based Computing) improving management, performance, access & security. In addition, the project implemented dual booting, enabling students who struggle to fully use Mac computers to use a Windows environment.
TDM is a work-based provider that spends a significant part of its time encouraging and helping other providers to embed technology within their own provision. TDM had encountered problems in trying to embed reflective e-portfolios within the sector and through this project added a PDF print function to Mahara views to increase the uptake, therefore encouraging reflective learning in the sector.
A project introducing mobile technology resources to support Media Makeup programmes aimed to increase responsibility and ownership of students' personal progress as well as review the delivery method of teaching and the recording of learning throught the use of student owned mobile services.
This project developed processes and resources on Moodle to support a peer mentor programme for learners in the Computing department who find the transition from school to College or between college levels difficult and who can sometimes be more effectively supported by other students than by a member of staff.
This project aimed to increase the efficiency of Key Training’s apprenticeship delivery models by introducing recorded telephone-based assessment into the learner journey in ways that would benefit the learner, the assessor and the employer. The scope of the project increased to include the use of web cams and video recording software to use for employer and learner reviews.
The project aimed to transform CWT’s approach to curriculum design and delivery, creating a culture where e-learning is fundamental to the learning experience. This comprised of the creation of a web based platform and the introduction of smart board technology, as well as developing the skills of leaders to effectively manage the change in approach.
This case study shows how Leeds City College sought to implement e-collaboration through the shared design of a distance learning course, and as a result save tutor time, reduce the College’s carbon footprint, increase productivity and improve cross-campus curriculum efficiency.
