JISC

As technology enhanced learning becomes an established part of HE learning and teaching, institutions need a wide awareness of current research for embedding research based practice into institutional development strategies.  This project seeks to review JISC research literature and align this with the institutional strategies - establishing processes for engagement and laying foundation markers towards a TEL strategy.

Overview

As Trinity University College Carmarthen and University of Wales Lampeter merge to form the University of Wales: Trinity Saint David  (TSD), the new University's Strategic Plan indicates that development of Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is a key institutional priority.  This project - supported by senior management - will inform the foundation for the future development of the Trinity Saint David TEL strategy and future engagement with JISC.

Aims and objectives

The broad aim and objective of the project is to raise institutional awareness of JISC / HEA activities and resources, and to establish institutional process models for wide future engagement with JISC / HEA.  A review of JISC / HEA projects and resources will inform and support an institutional TEL needs and latterly, gap analysis to establish engagement models for future research and development.

Project methodology

The project will use a mix of methodologies including a desk-based review of JISC / HEA resources and institutional surveys.  Taking the current learning and teaching strategy, we will map specifically identified key institutional TEL areas against the JISC literature and responses from the institutional survey to form a needs analysis.  Identified gaps will form the basis for development of processes related to future awareness raising and engagement with JISC at all institutional levels.

Anticipated outputs and outcomes

• Literature review of JISC resources and alignment with institutional needs for TEL focusing on the learning & teaching strategy
• Concept reality gap analysis to inform future research & development
• Raise institutional awareness of JISC resources to support institutional learning and teaching
• Develop an institutional process for engagement with JISC
• Identification of areas for future research & development in the TEL area
• Case studies of good practice in learning & teaching with TEL
• Dissemination event
• Final report