This project explored innovative ways to develop and deliver staff training and mentoring. The rationale for the project was to look at ways that the institutional approach to staff training and development could be changed in order to make it more effective which in turn would have a positive impact on teaching and learning across the college.
In 2011 Mantra commissioned a review of the processes associated with its Job Gym employability programmes, focusing on the touch points with learners, the administrative processes and data flows associated with these programmes. This project was a pilot to assess the capabilities of Digital Marketing technologies in contributing to improvements in this expanding business area.
This case study shows how Shipley College sought to address the situation in previous years where the Self-Assessent Review (SAR) has always resulted in many copies in many places and no consistency to version control. Through this project Shipley College used Google Apps (cloud technology) to streamline the SAR process.
This project looked to develop innovative and interesting ways to deliver key scenarios of training that may involve risk, in a safe environment where the learner can undertake activities without risk or harm to themselves or jeopardise any opportunities that may arise.
A4e’s programme delivery takes place across the country and trainers develop and adapt materials. A4e wanted to narrow the gap between the quality of experience their learners receive and create an enhanced team spirit amongst delivery staff, by creating a resource to reflect the key employer expectations in three popular sectors – Health & Social Care, Retail and Hospitality & Catering.
This case study illustrates how, to encourage tutors to review and improve their teaching practice, and to improve the quality of provision, DACES introduced webinar technology to enhance teaching & learning whilst also supporting CPD and management communications.
This case study shows how the college exploited the potential of iTunes to reach learners, offering access to promotional and learning materials through an iTunesU facility.
This case study illustrates how the college implemented an electronic tutorial system to address the limited scope of paper-based systems and better meet the needs of students, making it easier for staff to support students collaboratively.
The project sought to address areas within the organisation which were identified as potential areas for development, focusing on: engaging with potential apprentices and employers; working collaboratively with employers to jointly market services and programmes; and monitoring and tracking the demographic, ethnicity and gender of applicants.
An impact study exploring a project that developed a holistic technological model for assessment using open-source technology to capture professional development.
