Technology Exemplar Network
Jointly led by Becta and the Learning and Skills Council, the Technology Exemplar Network is a new approach to support learning providers in further developing their e-maturity, via peer support and sharing of effective practice with other providers across the country.
The network has been developed as a direct result of provider feedback from research conducted in 2006-07. A key element of the feedback was the recognition that for colleges and training providers to plan the implementation of sustainable technologies, they need evidence of what has worked to date. In addition, senior managers were keen to have opportunities to seek support and to share ideas and issues through informal, but facilitated, peer networking.
By reviewing real examples of effective practice taking place elsewhere, and by sharing experience, learning providers can further develop their plans for future investment and implementation of technology for learning.
Members of the network (Phase 1)
Ten learning providers have been awarded exemplar status during Phase 1 of the network.
Over 50 learning providers, who are actively developing their strategy for embedding technology in learning, are also participating in the network as developing providers during Phase 1. It is hoped that developing providers will make use of the exemplars’ knowledge and experience to improve the way technology is used to support student achievement.
All participating learning providers are expected to proactively communicate across the network and share their aspirations, issues, learning points and areas for development in an open and honest manner, and to positively contribute to the objectives of the network.
Outputs and results, including case-studies of participating providers, will be made available on the QIA Excellence Gateway in due course.
If you would like to know more about the Technology Exemplar Network, please contact our FE and Skills team.