• Introduction

    Implementation headings

    The NMIT Learning Design Framework (LDF) Implementation Plan was based on/adjusted from an Implementation Guide developed in the US, as part of a national initiative of the Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd) with the goal of advancing state policies that create a high-quality digital learning environment to better equip all students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in this 21st-century economy.

    "The audience for this blended learning implementation guide is school, district, and network leaders ready to build and implement a blended learning plan. The guide will also be useful for state policymakers who want to gain an understanding of the transition schools will experience in the coming years.”

    Source: Digital Learning Now

    • Infrastructure and Facilities

      BYOD STRATEGIES FOR LEARNERS
      •Defined requirements for learners devices
      •Listed expectations of PC/Internet access on website for every course
      CONTINUAL ROLL-OUT OF NEW TECHNOLOGY
      •Roll-out of OneDrive for all staff  planned for early 2015
      •Monitoring bandwidth and server infrastructure to stay ahead of demand
      •Trial of new technology tools as required (ie. interactive whiteboards)
      CYOD STRATEGY FOR STAFF
      • Decided on suitable mobile devices
        • ultrabook, surface pro
      • Piloting with Aqua/Vit staff
      • Aim to reduce fixed computers for teaching staff/classrooms

      IMPROVE FLEXIBILITY OF LEARNING SPACES
      • Re-fits are being designed with LDF requirements
      • A174 set up to test new equipment and features
        • Whiteboard walls
        • Modular furniture

      • Workforce Strategy

        PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
        • Core competencies defined in the four categories
          • Digital Literacy
          • Ed-Tech Tools
          • Learning Design
          • Blended Facilitation
        • Staff Self-assessments created
        • Created online LDF training resources for staff

        LDF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
        • LDF Champions identified in each area
        • Champions Conclave held
        • Group communication tool exists to problem solve/debate/discuss LDF issues

        STAFF AWARDS/INCENTIVES
        • Awards updated to ensure LDF is prominent in decision criteria
        • Performance Appraisal tools/process update to contain the core competencies

        PD DAYS
        • Aug, Oct and Feb PD days have had an LDF focus
        • All staff communication about LDF initiatives, tools, training, workshops
        • Next scheduled for 3 July

        • Technology Support

          CLEAR COMMUNICATION
          • Worked to clarify the various tech support options available to staff and learners
          • Monitoring usage stats to see if LDF implementation drives changes in requirements
          MOODLE SUPPORT
          • Continuous work to update the support for Moodle for our learners

          MERGED SUPPORT SERVICES
          • Tier 1 support provided from within the library, by the Learner Services team, plus relocating of an IT resource

          • Learner's Experience

            PRE-ENTRY
            • Added “are you ready” for tertiary study link to Pathways Awarua
            • Investigating a simple self-assessment tool (maybe quiz) to assist learner and NMIT understand their capability

            LEARNER TECH SUPPORT AND TRAINING
            • More communication to inform learners of the support options available to them planned
            • e-book implementation completed
            • Investigating SmartThinking as part of eCampus pilot – on-demand learning support
            LEARNER INDUCTION
            • Worked closely with each programme area to update Induction process
            • Provided a centralised schedule for learner services during Orientation Week
            STUDENT FEEDBACK
            • Developing a “talking walls” feedback session to get discussion on LDF directly from students
            • Develop a feedback template to capture learner progress, specifically with technology – in first 6 weeks of course

            • LDF Implementation Support

              PROJECT GOVERNANCE
              • Chris Hubbard acts as Project Board
              • Kathryn K as Project Manager
              • LDF project team made up of leads from all areas
              • Monthly meetings and status updates

              C&Q ACCREDITATION/PROCESS
              • Worked closely with new degree project teams, to ensure accreditation went smoothly in very tight timelines
                • Aquaculture
                • Viticultue
              • With PMO and FLiT, defined a “new programme” development process and timeline
              • Trialing development process with Masters of International Commerce

              BLENDED LEARNING TOOLKIT
              • Create an LDF toolkit to provide the training and resources required by staff to implement the LDF within their courses.   (note if you get a login screen when you click this link, please scroll to bottom of screen, and click Log In) Off line Link Here
              • Create self-assessments which allow staff to test their capability in four areas

              WORKPLACEMENT STRATEGY
              • Ongoing discussions with Advisory Groups and Industry contacts to improve engagement
              • Sport Tasman willing to work together to increase placement – across Fitness and Business programmes

              • Culture and Communication

                CULTURE CHANGE
                • Ongoing process, aided by consistent messages and practices
                  • All comms to be open, timely and appropriate
                  • Encourage “all NMIT” conversations
                  • Roll out blended learning about LDF – so that staff can access at own pace, place, time
                  • This is sustainable change, lead within areas by Champions
                  • Centre-led rather than top down change
                  • All-encompassing and embedded in NMIT

                COMMUNICATION PLAN
                • 2014 was largely internal – focussed on bringing the whole team on board
                • 2015 will need to retain that focus, and add some external communication strategies
                  • Council update (today!)
                  • Area Advisory Group updates
                  • Student updates/feedback
                  • Presenting paper at National Tertiary Learning and Teaching Conference

                • Continuous Improvement

                  PLATO – TEACHER OBSERVATION
                  • The PLATO guidelines and template has been updated to be relevant for blended learning lessons, and provide feedback on learning and teaching as per LDF guidelines
                  • 2015 observations are underway, and the new template will be used and refined as needed
                  LDF IMPROVEMENTS
                  • During 2015 feedback mechanisms will be developed in order to continually improve the LDF policies and tools
                  • Currently use feedback via FLiT and LDF Champions to tweak implementation

                  LEARNER ANALYTICS
                  • A template for staff to use to track a students progress through a course has been developed and implemented
                  • Investigating a plug-in (by EIT) which allows more analysis of students learning patterns (time of day, device, length of time etc)

                  QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
                  • Reviewed and updated Privacy policy
                  • Updating IP and Copyright policy
                  • Updating student survey frameworks

                  • Programme Area Changes

                    NEW QUALIFICATIONS
                    • New qualifications will use LDF guidelines and the new processes to implement
                    • Masters of International Commerce
                    • Masters of Innovation
                    • Bachelor of Applied Fitness
                    • Bachelor of Applied Counselling and Career Coaching
                    INDIVIDUAL IMPROVEMENTS
                    All staff set the challenge of re-designing one of their courses to meet LDF requirements
                    TRACKING AREA CHANGES
                    • Status report will track the changes identified for 2015
                      • Bi-monthly
                      • Updated by staff, managers and FLiT team
                      • Quality review completed before course changes implemented
                    • Continue work on developing clearer measures
                      • Contact hour tracking in ebs4
                      • 3E – Levels of Technology enhancement framework measure (links to MoE reporting)