Developing an Evidence Base for Engagement and Impact in Higher Education Institutional e-Learning Projects
P. Carmichael
CARET, University of Cambridge
M-C Papaefthimiou
CDOTL, University of Reading
P. Alberts
LTDU, Brunel University
H. George
LTEU, London South Bank University
G. Conole
IET, The Open University
R. Brown
LTEU, London South Bank University
Abstract
This poster argues that an evidence-informed approach can be appropriate
for ensuring accountability and validity of change initiatives in Higher
Education (HE) in general and e-learning specifically, if recognition
is made of the local context and the evidence-base gathered and used in
situ. We describe how this model of evidence-informed practice is applied
in relation to the HE Academy Pathfinder programme, a national "transformation
initiative" in the UK. The goals of the programme are focused on
exploiting and developing synergies to enhance and change practice where
necessary. Four institutions (Cambridge, Reading, Brunel and London South
Bank) are implementing an evidence-informed approach in different ways
depending on their institutional context and culture. This poster draws
upon collaborative activities of these institutions, focusing on the way
in which they adapt common approaches to support their respective institutional
change processes. It outlines the approaches adopted by each project and
highlights the role of evidence in informing engagement with stakeholders
and participants, and the development of practice in HE; ways of sharing
models of evidence-informed practice in HE; and research approaches that
can improve engagement with stakeholders and participants - while still
generating high-quality research outcomes.
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