This project looked to develop, in response to staff feedback, a resource bank that collected good practice, learning materials and schemes of work to significantly enhance classroom practice and develop staff competence and confidence.
The college sought through this project to find ways to integrate new methods of teaching to animate learning of theory in the technology and construction department. The solution adopted was to use video in learning and form staff into a community of practice to support each other in of use of video in teaching.
This project addressed an identified need to update and develop new learning materials and ways of communicating appropriate both to the students and to the rapidly changing field of Digital Literacy, with a particular focus on ESOL students, assisting them to effectively communicate online and create a positive online presence. The project also looked at how to develop staff skills in this area.
For some time the college had been keen to integrate the capturing, storing and dissemination of teaching sessions (audio and video) into the normal working practices of its staff. This project explored the available technological solutions as well as the values and attitudes of practitioners to the concept of recording classroom practice and how such values changed following trial runs.
The aim of this project was to research and evaluate cost-effective mind-mapping software options that would be accessible for all. In addition to usability, the products also had to be evaluated in terms of cost, accessibility and use within both learning and management context.
Following a comprehensive self-assessment, BLHT identified a need for e-resources for all areas of Functional Skills. Through the project, BLHT aimed to upskill staff enough for them to support learners in the creation of these resources.
This case study describes a project to explore the use of video technology in teaching settings, as a creative tool and opportunity for prisoners to develop skills and self-evaluate. This is a zip file including the case study and an associated project report
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 shows how the college exploited the potential of iTunes to reach learners, offering access to promotional and learning materials through an iTunesU facility.
This project was about introducing creative technology to parents and children, so that they can work together in the production of a story book. The aim was to introduce the technology and help the parents begin a process whereby they can access their work remotely and complete some of the project from home.
