HEFCW TEL Circular 2008 | Trinity Saint David Building Capacity Project

Download the HEFCW Circular of April 2008 “Enhancing Learning and Teaching through Technology: a Strategy for Higher Education in Wales” that sets out the expectation of the Welsh Assembly Government that all Higher Education Institutions in Wales would put in place a 10 year plan to fully embed technology into their learning and teaching strategies:

HEFCW TEL Circular 2008 (PDF)

The above circular developed a set of criteria upon which this and future projects will be judged:

Short term ‘Indicators of Success’ (2010/2011):

Senior management support for the use of technology to enhance the learning and teaching experience is evident
Institutional strategies and strategic planning are considered holistically and include the use and application of technology where relevant
Institutions are aware of technological developments and outcomes of research which will enhance the experience of their students
Increased links with collaborative partners are evident on a range of levels, including with existing and new networks and organisations, to drive the enhancement of learning through use of technology
Technology has been used to increase flexibility and accessibility of provision, including for students studying through the Welsh language and the diverse student body

Long term ‘Indicators of Success’ (2016/2017):

Use of technology is viewed by staff at all levels and by learners as relevant and beneficial while being integral to the effective operation of the institution
Capacity and capability to support and enhance learning and teaching using technology has been re-analysed periodically through benchmarking
Increased collaboration has been noted within and between institutions in Wales, the UK and globally, resulting in added value for students and/or institutions, including sharing and promoting good practices and learning resources as appropriate
Research is being carried out on technology-enhanced learning, particularly where it supports institutions’ individual missions, including on what comprises an enhanced learning experience and engagement with work-based learners
Institutions have built their capacity and capability to a point where they have been able to enhance their delivery of a quality learning experience to students
Technology is used to maintain competitiveness and increase the contribution of HE to the knowledge economy
Institutions have contributed to interim reviews of the strategy to ensure it takes accounts of new developments
Increased efficiencies and other benefits are identified through collaborative activity, and other impact measurement of collaboration, including collective ownership and understanding
There is greater understanding of the impact of technology on flexibility and accessible delivery of learning in the context of equality and diversity

Senior management support for the use of technology to enhance the learning and teaching experience is evident

Institutional strategies and strategic planning are considered holistically and include the use and application of technology where relevant

Institutions are aware of technological developments and outcomes of research which will enhance the experience of their students

Increased links with collaborative partners are evident on a range of levels, including with existing and new networks and organisations, to drive the enhancement of learning through use of technology

Technology has been used to increase flexibility and accessibility of provision, including for students studying through the Welsh language and the diverse student body

Use of technology is viewed by staff at all levels and by learners as relevant and beneficial while being integral to the effective operation of the institution

Capacity and capability to support and enhance learning and teaching using technology has been re-analysed periodically through benchmarking

Increased collaboration has been noted within and between institutions in Wales, the UK and globally, resulting in added value for students and/or institutions, including sharing and promoting good practices and learning resources as appropriate

Research is being carried out on technology-enhanced learning, particularly where it supports institutions’ individual missions, including on what comprises an enhanced learning experience and engagement with work-based learners

Institutions have built their capacity and capability to a point where they have been able to enhance their delivery of a quality learning experience to students

Technology is used to maintain competitiveness and increase the contribution of HE to the knowledge economy

Institutions have contributed to interim reviews of the strategy to ensure it takes accounts of new developments

Increased efficiencies and other benefits are identified through collaborative activity, and other impact measurement of collaboration, including collective ownership and understanding

There is greater understanding of the impact of technology on flexibility and accessible delivery of learning in the context of equality and diversity