Bob Harrison - FELTAG - So What?

FELTAG SO WHAT?

Bob Harrison Twitter @bobharrisonset

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Why Feltag?3

UK Economy Post Industrial Revolution

Why Feltag?

Digital Future4

What is FELTAG?

Further Education Learning Technology Action GroupMission statement

“FELTAG will aim to best support the agile evolution of the FE sector in anticipation of disruptive

technology, for the benefit of learners, employers & the UK economy as a whole.”

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THE IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH – PART 1

HERITAGE/LEGACY?7

”High quality resources and imaginative use of computer tablets and social media effectively promote students' critical thinking skills. Tutors use an innovative approach to digital literacy through extensive use of the virtual learning environment.”

OFSTED REPORT

“Tutors make exceptionally good use of interactive learning technologies and social media to help students learn. The college’s virtual learning environment and innovative library services are integral in developing students’ functional skills, as well as their research and study skills.”

OFSTED REPORT

“Support for students, particularly for those with a disability, is outstanding. Tutors promptly identify support requirements and ensure that students benefit from any necessary assistive technology or adaptation.”

d Report OFSTED REPORT

“Library staff provide outstanding support and individual mentoring to develop further students’ English and information technology skills.”

Ofsted Report

The Future

The Future

The challenge?14

Learning

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Learning

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The drivers of the education system – assessment, curriculum, inspection/quality requirements, funding flows, promotion criteria

– have not changed in recognition of what technology offers, so nothing within it can change.

Barriers To Change – Prof. Diana Laurillard

There is no evidence of a causal link between technology and improved learning outcomes

Evidence 18

The Impact Of Digital Technology On Learning

Sigmoid Curve

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2. Thirteen

3. Thirty - one

Paradigm Pioneer

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Kieran and his breakfast

Teachers of the future…?

The ewords framework

Swap traditional

practices with ICT

Exchange

Engage learners by

using a richer mix of media

Enrich

Deepen learning

through the use of ICT

Enhance

Change the content,

process and location of

learning

Extend

Enable learners to

take control of their own learning

Empower

shal

low

deep

Martin Blows

the ewords framework

What is FELTAG?

Further Education Learning Technology Action GroupMission statement

“FELTAG will aim to best support the agile evolution of the FE sector in anticipation of disruptive

technology, for the benefit of learners, employers & the UK economy as a whole.”

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Outcomes and key principles

• Maximising impact for learners• Creating the conditions for the agile evolution of the FE system• Supporting employers and driving economic growth

• Technology is not the end goal in itself• Government cannot, and should not, provide all the answers• Ownership by the FE sector of FELTAG outcomes is key• FELTAG should embrace the concept of a whole life learning

journey

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FELTAG Themes

1 Horizon scanning and context 2 Learners and Learning Technology 3 Employers and Learning Technology 4 Regulation and Funding 5 Investment and Capital Infrastructure 6 Providers Capacity & Capability

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FELTAG Update31

http://feltag.org.uk/feltag-coalition/

It’s not about the technology ….

… it’s about new thinking.

The only barriers are in our heads!

Or our principles/Principals?

What is the opportunity cost of NOT embracing the spirit of FELTAG and implementing ALL of the recommendations?

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Policy or Practice?

"The reality is that the circumstances, rationale and representations for learning have changed....lets confront it "Richard Noss #altc2012

House of Lords – Digital Skills37

Heading For The Precipice38

Skills Minister Nick Boles AELP Annual Conference

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The Importance of Research – Part 2