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Donald SteeleSWEET Project Manager, Jewel & Esk College
Synchronous
Web-
Enabled
Employee
Training
Synchronous learning
InteractiveCollaborativeMulti-faceted
DisciplinedPlanned / prepared
ResponsiveSupportiveSupported
Project partners
Lead institutionJewel & Esk College
EmployersELVON(East Lothian Voluntary Organisations Network)Soroba Training CIC – employerSealife Centre, North Berwick
Awarding bodyREHIS (Royal Environmental Health Institute of
Scotland)
Project overview
Moodle/BBB integration
BBB system setup
Course tutor development
Course planning / learning resources
Workplace supportStudent cohort
Workplace liaison
REHIS course testing & delivery
EVALUATION
Pilot course
REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene6 hours – short, practical, chunksLegislative requirement for employersHospitality, leisure travel & tourism sector– 29% staff turnover (UK)– 45% elementary education level (12% other sectors)– 28% access OTJ training (43% all industries)– Many in rural locations
Assessed
Project objectives
Enable remote employers/employees to access legislative training
Produce case studyAddress issues in engaging/supporting students
with low learning motivationProduce cost/benefit analysisTest & report integration of BBB with MoodleDisseminate findings & guidance
Challenges
Remote learner technical setupRedesign of course deliveryActual/virtual classroom managementRealising system potentialWorking within system limitationsTutor & learner support
College restructure
Where have we got to?
System setup completeUser acceptance testing in progressTutors discovering a new learning environmentEmployers / REHIS briefedEvaluation plan redeveloped
What have we learned?
System setup straightforwardSystem features straightforwardBe selective?Student induction crucialAnticipate what might go wrong – prepare!Additional tutor/learner support needsRole of Learning AssistantsPhase test course delivery
What have we learned?
Evaluation – start early : don’t stop– bring in outside experience– think through evidence requirement– tie evidence gathering to planned objectives – formative/summative balance– be creative
What have we learned?
Enormous potential for FEMoodle integrationLearner engagementCollaborative peer learningSupporting open/online learningFlexible/tailored tutorial supportVirtual classroomsVirtual invigilation
Links
SWEET Project websiteJISC - SWEET Project webpageBigBlueButtonJewel & Esk CollegeELVONREHISSoroba