This document discusses transitioning from a virtual learning environment (VLE) to a strategic learning environment (SLE). It outlines the role of "Core Experts" who work at schools to engage staff, create blended learning courses, train users, and champion the SLE. Lessons learned include academic staff being excited about the SLE while some faced resistance to change. The document provides contact information for Kate Reader and Sophie Paluch who are educational technologists involved in the project.

1. Kate Reader Sophie Paluch From Virtual Learning Environment to Strategic Learning Environment

2. THE BIG IDEA PORTAL EXPERTS SCHOOLS SENIOR MANGT MOODLE “ PILOTS” WORK SHOPS VLE SLE TENDER http://prezi.com/5ademaw4u6j_/ (Presentation used at educa) 25 24 23 22 21 16 17 18 19 20 15 14 13 12 11 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5

3. Strategic learning environment evaluation vision

4. Now we have our shiny new SLE! How do we get people to engage with it? Through our Core Experts! Hello

5. What are our experts trying to do? They are not e-learning geniuses! They are people who use and interact with the SLE everyday Working at ground level with academic and support staff so know their stuff! Aims: To engage and work with staff throughout the schools to create exempla blended learning courses. Training Curriculum Design Champion the use of the SLE Recognise and support their schools strategic vision

6. Lessons Learnt: The Good, The Bad and the Indifferent! The Good Academic staff are engaging and excited. Core Experts are a voice for schools Course Revamp Creating new relationships Shared experiences We are all in this together! The Bad Mainly around change Resistance due to bad Vista experience Protecting change adopters. Avoiding repetitive patterns. Managing expectations Time scales of different projects

7. Contact Kate Reader Educational Technologist City University Northampton Square London. EC1V 0HB Tel: +44 (0)20 7040 0215 Email: [email_address] www.city.ac.uk/ldc Sophie Paluch Educational Technologist City Law School City University Northampton Square London. EC1V 0HB Tel: +44 (0)20 7040 3103 Email: [email_address] www.city.ac.uk/ldc