Technology Presentation E-Learning, hardware and the cloud
Introduction to session
• Background to Zodiac Training• Our recent changes• Technologies we use• Online Learning / Assessment• Learning Assistant Overview• Impact on our business• How we managed the change• Group Exercises
About Zodiac Training
• Zodiac Training have been delivering training, development and recruitment programmes since 1996 and have won numerous awards and accreditations over the years.
Over the past 2 years
• Review of current systems/processes/technology• Outline of project/technology/system requirements• Outline of project/technology/system goals• Detailed system blueprint/wireframes• Project plan• Potential technology/systems evaluated• Technology/System implementation• Project reviewed
Goals
SWOT
Strengths
Efficient
Visibility
Availability
Remote Access
Not bound by geography or time
Weaknesses
I don’t do computers
No Access
Ancillary Equipment
Opportunities
Wider Geographical area
Access more learners
Shift towards e-learning and assessment
Threats
Resistance to change
Start up costs
Risk
Technologies involved
• Laptops with Mobile Broadband- Visits out in the field where connection is not available.
• Blackberry’s- Email, appointments and calls
• Audio Recorders- Evidence gathering and guided discussions
• Digital Camera- Workplace evidence
Impact
• Reduced journeys to learners• Time spent with learner Optimised • Paper waste reduced• Better communication• Reduction in leavers
Key to managing our change
• Keeping all stakeholders involved at key stages• Gathering requirements from staff• Communicating reasons for change• Creating a support network• Efficient training put in place• Iterative/constant development
Future Objectives
• Catering for restrictive environments (Poor signal)
• Enabling Training Advisors without technical ability to create rich resources
• Reducing the number of devices involved
Example of use of technology
• iPad2 – Zodiac’s involvement in ‘The Learning Journey in Tablet Form’ - objectives- impact- moving forward
Future use of technology
• iPhone pilot internally – linked to Learning Assistant
• JISC Advance bid – exciting opportunity to further our technology offering….awaiting result!