e-CPD@Gateshead College

1. e-CPD@Gateshead College Andrew Robson Feb 2007

2. You will hear about… • e-learning Projects • Piloting e-CPD

3. The Project Cycle Training & development Detailed planning Project Plan Piloting e-CPD Spread good practice Refinement Integration

4. Sub-project 1 Additional support for part-time learners http://blackboard.gateshead.ac.uk

5. Sub-project 2 Developing Blackboard Course Components - The Cert. Ed. Experience

6. Sub-project 3 Introducing On-line Assessment

7. e-CPD A paper-chase Use to achieve our aims/strategy An e-portfolio Emphasis on measurement Encourage Reflection Flexibility Records ‘what you do already’ Engage teams and/or individuals Simplicity For the ‘converted’ A development opportunity Another ‘hoop to jump through’ Integrated professional development Encourage the non-enthusiasts

8. …what we would like from it …what we don’t want from it e-CPD Use to achieve our aims/strategy A paper-chase Engage teams and/or individuals Another ‘hoop to jump through’ Encourage Reflection A development opportunity Emphasis on measurement Simplicity Flexibility For the ‘converted’ An e-portfolio Records ‘what you do already’ Integrated professional development Encourage the non-enthusiasts

9. We tried… (for Unit 1) • Video, discussion-based evidence • Emphasis on reflection and improvement and found… • Evidence collection was easy • ….but was it achieving our goals and meeting the standards?

10. Some Questions • Is the evidence we produced sufficient? • Was it an efficient method of staff development? • Would the approach work for less experienced staff? Next… • Need to explore use of video evidence further (other units?) • Would like to pilot with College Departments (teaching teams) • Is this the right method? • Priorities re-inforced