A review of research, policy and practice for planning digital and blended learning (English)
Year: 2023
Type: other
Abstract: A review of research, policy and practice for planning digital and blended learningThe Minister for Education and Welsh Language commissioned this report from Jisc to inform strategic thinking and action planning for digital and blended learning in the Welsh Further Education sector, as part of the Digital 2030 Call to Action.The report was produced by consultants working with Jisc staff and their contacts in Welsh FE.We are deeply grateful for their contributions, in particular for the many examples of practice.Not every example features in the report but every example has enriched the evidence base.The report:• synthesises recent research studies, policy documents and practical examples to provide a coherent view of a complex landscape • reviews the evidence base for planning under six strategic themes: organisational leadership; equity, diversity and inclusion; curriculum renewal; digital capabilities; learning spaces; and digital infrastructure • focuses on values such as equality, diversity and inclusion, global citizenship and sustainability • offers FEIs practical support for developing strategies and action planning • invites FEIs to help shape the future of digital and blended learning 1. to work collaboratively to widen access to learning opportunities 2. to develop learners' and staff's digital capabilities and confidence for learning, life and work 3. to maximise the potential of technology to empower, enthuse and inspire learners 4. to embed agile, resilient and sustainable approaches to deliveryOur report recognises the urgency of the call.These four priorities for Digital FE in Wales have structured our approach, alongside the six Objectives 5 from the original Digital 2030 Framework.Throughout, we provide prompts for conversations with local stakeholders to ensure genuine coproduction, and examples of practice to inspire and challenge. Key quotes from the Minister for Education and Welsh LanguageIn Senedd Feb 23: 'Effective vocational learning means working with the tools and techniques used by modern industry, and our colleges have forged strong partnerships with employers to help fulfil the digital skills mission in the digital strategy for Wales.' Launching the vision for FE in Wales, March 2022: "The use of digital tools and technologies should become a natural part of a learner's wider learning journey, and I want to see our learners equipped with the digital skills and capabilities they need to succeed." 1 Welsh Government (2019).Digital 2030: A strategic framework for post-16 digital learning in Wales. 2 PolicyMogul (2023) Statement in the Senedd by the Minister for Education and Welsh Language: Further Education Digital Learning 15 February, 2023 3 Welsh Government (2019) Wales 4.0: Delivering economic transformation for a better future of work 4 Welsh Government (2022) Digital 2030:a call to action. Section on digital ambitions 5 Jisc and Welsh Government (2020) Digital 2030 guide: an introduction to the digital standards framework Digital 2030 Priority 2: to develop learners' and staff's digital capabilities and confidence for learning, life and work 2.1 Encourage learners and staff to use digital equipment, digital tools and channels safely, confidently and appropriately [Equity, diversity and inclusion, Digital capabilities]How can we recognise the unique value of on-site, in-person learning, while making the best of online and blended approaches where they meet the needs of learners? Raised digital expectations of young peopleYoung people entering college today have almost all experienced some form of online learning during the pandemic, and have benefited from earlier investment in Digital capabilities (in schools) under the Curriculum for Wales 19 20 .They live much of their social life online 21 , though their digital familiarity has not necessarily equipped them for learning success 22 .They expect their learning to feature digital media, seamless access to digital information, and digital management tools such as timetables, lesson plans, lecture recordings, online assessment and feedback, even dashboards to 13 Jisc (2020) Shaping the digital future of FE and skills 14 Association for Learning Technologies (2021) Trends from the ALT Annual Survey Report 2021 15 Hamer, J. and Smith, J. (2021) Online and Blended Delivery in Further Education DofE 16 Estyn (2023) Digital and Online learning in FE Colleges 17 Hamer, J. and Smith, J. (2021) Online and Blended Delivery in Further Education DofE 18 Chadwick, D.D. et al. (no date) "I would be lost without it but it's not the same" experiences of adults with intellectual disabilities of using information & communication technology during the COVID-19 global pandemic, British Journal of Learning Disabilities 19 Curriculum for Wales Annual Report 2022 20 OECD (2020) Achieving the new Curriculum for Wales 21 OFCOM (2023) Children's Media Lives Report 2023 22 Ragnedda et al. (2022) Living on the edge of digital poverty.British Academy23 Jisc (2021) Wales digital experience insights 2021: further education summary 24 OFCOM (2023) Children's Media Lives Report 2023 25 OECD (2019) Educating 21st Century Children: Emotional Well-being in the Digital Age.Edited by T. Burns and F. Gottschalk.OECD (Educational Research and Innovation) 26 Knuutila, A., Neudert, L.-M. and Howard, P.N. (2022) 'Who is afraid of fake news? Modeling risk perceptions of misinformation in 142 countries', Harvard Kennedy School Misinformation Review 27 Kozyreva, A.
Source: Jisc Repository (Jisc)
Language: English
Topic: Online and Blended Learning
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6986909541