What might an ePoly look like

What might an ePolytechnic look like? An exercise to help envision the future : 

What might an ePolytechnic look like? An exercise to help envision the future eLearning Strategy Reference Group An exploration – August 2011

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Holistic Assessment Applied assessment tasks Choices Blended Engaging Seamless T echnology Scaffolding Pedagogies that are Appropriate to the learning Include practical learning Student Centred Remove Mental & Physical Barriers to Learning Adaptive Meet Students Where They Are!

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ePoly Seamless All learners + Holistic Top Quality ICT 4 Everything! E-Culture Positive Innovative Receptive Supportive collaborative Relationships Personalised What are the drivers? Question all assumptions About good learning, teaching and assessment Research good models Eg FVS

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E - P O L Y Information disseminated electronically – not automated responses E-Enrolment Unit selection Enrolment activation Study Processes E-learning materials in a variety of formats Video clips Virtual reality E Books Interactive animated graphics To suit a variety of learning styles Visual Auditory Kinesthetic E-Assessment Learning areas specific Evidence Recording Results 1 2 3 4

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e -Poly M obile Social, community Anytime, anywhere flexible Ready to go Alive (like TV) interactive immersive Timely Technology support Does what we w ant it to do “take away” Learning products Time to learn f or staff Available to all F riendly Ease of access For students & staff platforms devices Modern FUN

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ePolytechnic Simulated campus – eg on Second Life Importantly starting with information / selection / enrolment / student support… Provide the appropriate amount of information and opportunities to seek further The degree of flexibility /support will depend on the course Options and choices will depend on the student In class QUAL B lended QUAL Assess online QUAL Fully online QUAL

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e polytechnic e is for easy e is for engaging e is for energising e is for e-logical or (it makes sense!) e is for evolving e is for evocative e is for empathy e is for empowering e is for eco-friendly e is for erudite (knowledge)

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e polytechnic e is for essential e is for equilibrium (things in balance) e is for equal opportunity e is for ethos ( the spirit of a culture) e use for eternity ( lifelong learning) e is for excellence e is for extrinsic (outward!) e is for exuberant! e is for extramural e is for… extraordinary!