WEA
Learning Outcomes for Independent Learning
- The session challenged me beyond my comfort zone but in a way that was good for me, enabling me to consider a much wider range of teaching and learning options than what I had become used to. Tony skilfully ensured that everyone was involved without making them feel put on the spot. I now want to try out more engaging methods to support learning such as the use of wikis and also learn how to be more creative when presenting information in the style demonstrated today. I am not scared of technology but do feel as if it has overtaken me recently and I need to catch up!
Perfecting Self-Assessment Writing
- I would liken my learning journey today to a hike. There were sections that felt comfortable and easily achievable, there were sections that were more challenging and required a more concerted effort, but that just meant the sense of accomplishment at the end was all the sweeter and I’m better prepared for the next hike.
- I feel that my understanding on how to analyse information is now more richer than before this training.
- I found today very interesting, informative and the first step towards changing my mindset from viewing it as a bureaucratic process to really understanding how we can improve the experience for learners.
- Great use of resources, thought provoking conversations and well-judged activities, thank you.
- Focus on the impacts to learners. Ignore the 3rd party influence. We must get all staff – tutors, course organisers etc to feed into the SAR/QIP for it to be effective.
- I feel like a light has been switched back on in a dark room.
- The importance of the difference we make for learners versus the ‘stuff’ we do.
- Focus on the impact on the learner, not Ofsted grading or what managers would like to hear.
Perfecting Development-Plan Writing
- It was like walking through a secret garden with so many wonderful ideas and anecdotes through the day. Thank you!
- I feel that practice will help me reflect on what I have learnt today for this training.
- The ability to really check how are we improving the learner experience – we normally focus on quick solutions at surface level but the actions needed to deeper understand what is required to drive improvement by focussing on the root cause is fascinating. Too often we review the effect, rather than the cause when suggesting improvements.
- To keep drilling down and asking why. To make sure what we are addressing is an issue and not a symptom of that issue. To not syphon off issues that are beyond our control, because if we can find a way to own it, we can solve it. To stop working so reactively, and take time to slow down and reflect.
- A practical realistic approach to completing the SAR and QIP.
- Thank you Tony for a great training event. I haven’t had such a great training experience for a very long time. Thank you.
Tools for Online Engagement & Blended Learning
- I was originally daunted by the thought of a 3.5 hour session but the time passed more enjoyably and easily than other much shorter training sessions that I have attended, as the sessions were interesting and engaging. They were well put together, skilfully delivered and very useful. Thank you.
- It opened my mind to the options available and just how much more creative online learning can be. I feel as I have been provided with some tools to venture out and explore further. I also need to look at my current practice as a curriculum manager and determine what steps I need to take to start incorporating some of these new ideas and promoting them with staff.
- I need to build on the knowledge I have gained in this session by spending time with the different technology options we covered. In particular Prezi and wikis are completely new for me and I would love to be proficient with these.
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