Our Learning Technology learning and teaching strategy.

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1.6 The use of learning technologies as a vehicle for learning delivery is a major issue for all universities. In the two previous institutions a number of pilots were carried out, with external research money supplementing substantial internal funding; the majority were real interventions that are still in use after due modification. The University has a national reputation for its innovative use of learning technologies. It has a well-functioning Teaching and Learning Technology Centre (TLTC) and its Learning Technology Research Institute (LTRI) has links with the LTSN Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences. Many academic staff have expertise in this area and wish to develop it further. Learning technologies are already employed to manage large classes and to accommodate the need for flexible study, which accompanies widening participation. Through the Learning and Teaching Strategy and related strategies, the University seeks to provide ongoing professional development here as in other areas, and to expand the infrastructure for Communication and Information Technology (C&IT) both for local delivery of teaching and learning, and for remote access or distance learning. Further investment in network upgrade and PCs for student and staff use is required and should pay dividends in terms of recruitment, additional resources for teaching, self-study and assessment, and improved retention.

Timeline..what happens after 2005?

Targets 1.2 2004/05: Increase of appropriate learning technologies within teaching, learning and assessment
02/03	summary of existing provision in the University (as basis for devising Learning Technologies strategy)	CAPD/TLTC	Learning Technologies strategy formulated	CAPD/TLTC with Learning and Teaching Task Group Information Strategy Task Group	University contribution and staff time. Proposal to be confirmed within developing University Information Strategy TQEF: £1,000
03/04	implementation of first year activities of learning technologies strategy	CAPD/TLTC and L&T Directorate and Academic Departments with DSS	appropriate development of online learning resources and exploration of web presence of level 1 modules	Learning and Teaching Task Group Academic Departments Information Strategy Task Group	University Information Strategy and staff time TQEF: £10,000
04/05	implementation of second year of learning technologies strategy	CAPD/TLTC and L&T Directorate and Academic Departments with DSS	further development of computer-assisted assessment and greater web presence of modules at level 1, as appropriate	Learning and Teaching Task Group Information Strategy Task Group	University Information Strategy and staff time TQEF: £15,000