The document discusses enabling flexible distributed learning at Oxford Brookes University. It defines flexibility as educational provision delivered through means that do not require students to attend particular classes or events at particular times and locations. The university aims to provide blended learning opportunities using a variety of technologies to increase flexibility while maintaining high levels of support and developing independent learners. Quality is ensured through frameworks and standards while allowing for different pedagogical approaches.

1. Enabling Flexible Distributed Learning (FDL) at Oxford Brookes University George Roberts Development Director Off-campus e-Learning Oxford Brookes University Scottish QAA Seminar 06/12/2004

7. Learners Empowered Creativity & Innovation Flexible Provision Professional Workforce Better Value for Learners Objectives of Current DfES Strategies Raising Standards Improving quality Removing Barriers Preparing for employment skills Widening Participation early years Primary Secondary 14-19 Skills Post-16 HE Contributions from e-Learning Personalised support, Online communities, Flexible Study Virtual Environments, Individualised Study, Collaborative Learning, Tools for Innovation, Quality at Scale Strategic Actions Leading Sustainable e-Learning, Supporting pedagogical innovation, Staff development, Unifying Learner support, Aligning assessment, Building a better market, Assuring tech and quality standards A 21st century education system

17. Blended learning: 3-C hi collocation hi collaboration traditional laboratory lo computerisation hi collocation whiteboards in classrooms hi collaboration virtual field trips hi computerisation lo collocation CACL, online forums hi collaboration “Learning to teach online” hi computerisation hi collocation lo collaboration video link lecture hi computerisation lo collocation lo collaboration “traditional” OU DL lo computerisation lo collocation lo collaboration CBT training hi computerisation

19. VLE/MLE http://www.jisc.ac.uk/mle/reps/briefings/bp1.html

28. Institutional Structure Partners New Project-Based Management Approach Academic Development including C4eL Directorates Directorates Directorates Directorates Schools Schools Schools Students Union Academic Board Learning and Teaching Committee e-Learning Forum Widening Participation CPD Forum Research Committee Resources and Planning Committee Undergraduate Forum Postgraduate Forum Executive Board Board of Governors

29. Networks and Critical Distance Vice Chancellor Deputy Vice Chancellor Deputy Vice Chancellor Pro Vice Chancellor Pro Vice Chancellor Registrar

31. Institutional Structure: Networks University School Department Admin & Support Polity Social Centres for e-Learning?

32. Institutional Structure Partners New Project-Based Management Approach Academic Development including C4eL Directorates Directorates Directorates Directorates Schools Schools Schools Students Union Academic Board Learning and Teaching Committee e-Learning Forum Widening Participation CPD Forum Research Committee Resources and Planning Committee Undergraduate Forum Postgraduate Forum Executive Board Board of Governors Institutional Structure: Networks

36. E-Learning at Brookes : Supporting e–learning through curriculum design and development Developing, enabling and valuing e–Learning practitioners Improving and expanding environments for e–learning Researching and evaluating e–learning aims to apply Learning Technology to the provision of flexible, active, collaborative and professionally authentic learning … and 5 key projects Widening participation and creating effective e–learning partnerships E-Learning at Brookes values: innovation, enterprise, equality, scholarship and social responsibility … with these underpinning values Excellence at Brookes : E-Learning at Brookes :

41. Modes of Engagement Mode 1: baseline admin and support Mode 2: Blended Learning Mode 3: FDL

42. Approaches in the Schools   Collab’ tive working   Blogs   PDP/ Portfolio    Multi-professional learning   Technology  Arts & Humanities  Biological & Molecular  Built Environment  Social Science and Law   Health and Social Care    Education     Business International / distributed cohorts Work-based learning Diagnostic testing Large class teaching

45. Learning Technology Support Architecture Embedded in systems architectures (source IEEE LTSA)

46. Source: Bill Olivier, CETIS, 2003-04