University of Wolverhampton E-Learning Benchmarking
This will record progress through the National Phase 1 benchmarking exercise.
24 November 2006
Progress on the IRD
The Steering group has confirmed the requirements for the IRD and timescales.
A broad cross-section of staff has been identified to ensure that there is a real institution perspective.
All levels of staff will be invited to contribute from the VC, PVC, Deans, Assocaite Deans, Lecturers, and staff from support departments.
Student input will be primarily through the use of the biennial e-learning survey. This is due to be issued this month and will provide a picture of the student view of developments in the last two years.
A recent meeting with the consultant allowed a deadline of early in December to be confirmed for the first draft and the team are optimistic that all data will have been collected and the IRD complete for the January 22nd 2007 deadline.
Posted by Alison Halstead at 11:07
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02 November 2006
'Benchmarking methodology – the rationale for our choice?'
We at Wolves have gone for the ACU / OBHE methodology. The decision about which methodology to use was made by our 4 person steering group and was based upon information gained from the initial Town meeting presentations, the Piloters’ reports about their experiences, and the documentation on the HEA website, which seemed to indicate that this would be useful and useable in meeting our benchmarking goals.
Posted by Paul Brett at 11:31
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26 October 2006
Initial plans and early actions
IRD Steering Committee established
PVC Academic: Prof. Sally Glen
Dean of L and T: Prof. Alison Halstead
E-Learning Co-ordinator: Dr. Paul Brett
L and T Co-ordinator: Mrs Alison Felce.
Participation in Phase 1 and completion of the IRD is part of the work plan of the University L and T committee and this was confirmed by Academic Board on Monday 16th October.
Paul Brett attended the Manchester meeting and following a briefing of the steering committee, arranged a two day a week secondment for Alison Felce from the School of Engineering and the built environment to support the gathering of information.
The group are currently considering the requirements of the IRD and identifying individuals and groups who will need to input to the review.
Meeting with the consultant Cliff Wragg fixed for October 31st.
Posted by Alison Halstead at 09:42
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