The document outlines a vision for the future of FE and technology towards the year 2020, describing advancements in several key areas: 1) Content and digital resources will be rich, accessible anywhere, and tailored to individual learners through games, simulations and adaptive feedback. 2) Social media and Web 2.0 tools will facilitate collaboration between learners, teachers, and employers in developing resources. 3) Providers and their workforces will be highly capable using technology to guide learners and provide 24/7 support through online and peer mentoring. 4) Learners will have 24/7 access to resources and support through technology to gain skills needed for future careers and competitiveness.

1. FE and technology Towards 2020 …

11. Moving to a vision for the future ... We need to move from here Poor interoperability between learning & business systems Focus on classroom based learning Providers using technology in a limited and limiting way Technology being an add-on or short term ‘project’ Systems designed around the needs of the organisation Learners powering down when they go to college

12. To here Assessment & accreditation systems enabled by technology Providers and employers capable & confident in mature use of technology Technology supporting choice, demand and entitlement Technology tackling disadvantage so no one is left behind Technology powering ‘intelligent’ buildings and transforming learning spaces providing 24/7 learning for all High quality digital resources readily available