Online Learning Innovation Fund - Revision history

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	== ~~Updates~~ ==		== Consultation and Responses to it ==

	An [http://www.hefce.ac.uk/Learning/enhance/taskforce/OLTFdiscussion_paper.pdf update] on the work of the Online Learning Task Force was published by HEFCE on 29 March 2010. This asked institutions and other organisations to make responses. There are many responses but few are public yet.		An [http://www.hefce.ac.uk/Learning/enhance/taskforce/OLTFdiscussion_paper.pdf update] on the work of the Online Learning Task Force was published by HEFCE on 29 March 2010. This asked institutions and other organisations to make responses. There are many responses but few are public yet.

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	== Updates ==		== Updates ==

	An [http://www.hefce.ac.uk/Learning/enhance/taskforce/OLTFdiscussion_paper.pdf update] on the work of the Online Learning Task Force was published by HEFCE on 29 March 2010.		An [http://www.hefce.ac.uk/Learning/enhance/taskforce/OLTFdiscussion_paper.pdf update] on the work of the Online Learning Task Force was published by HEFCE on 29 March 2010. This asked institutions and other organisations to make responses. There are many responses but few are public yet.

			The response from Re.ViCa is [[Media:Response_to_OLTF.pdf\|Response from Re.ViCa to the Online Learning Task Force]].

			The response from the UK [[Association for Learning Technology]] (ALT) is at http://repository.alt.ac.uk/774/1/Online_learning_task_force_ALT_response_20100513_final.pdf


	There is a useful blog posting at http://tallblog.conted.ox.ac.uk/index.php/category/hefce/		There is a useful blog posting at http://tallblog.conted.ox.ac.uk/index.php/category/hefce/

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	An [http://www.hefce.ac.uk/Learning/enhance/taskforce/OLTFdiscussion_paper.pdf update] on the work of the Online Learning Task Force was published by HEFCE on 29 March 2010.		An [http://www.hefce.ac.uk/Learning/enhance/taskforce/OLTFdiscussion_paper.pdf update] on the work of the Online Learning Task Force was published by HEFCE on 29 March 2010.

			There is a useful blog posting at http://tallblog.conted.ox.ac.uk/index.php/category/hefce/


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	We have earlier hypothesised that "Europe is tired of national initiatives". There is a strong element of truth in this for the majority of countries in northern and western Europe, and far-west Europe - but in the [[UK]], [[Italy]] and some eastern European countries it is clearly not the case - as the UK has once again just shown.		We have earlier hypothesised that "Europe is tired of national initiatives". There is a strong element of truth in this for the majority of countries in northern and western Europe, and far-west Europe - but in the [[UK]], [[Italy]] and some eastern European countries it is clearly not the case - as the UK has once again just shown.


			== Updates ==

			An [http://www.hefce.ac.uk/Learning/enhance/taskforce/OLTFdiscussion_paper.pdf update] on the work of the Online Learning Task Force was published by HEFCE on 29 March 2010.

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	The details are in a [http://nds.coi.gov.uk/clientmicrosite/Content/Detail.aspx?ClientId=431&NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=403851&SubjectId=36 Press release of 23 June 2009] from the UK government.		The details are in a [http://nds.coi.gov.uk/clientmicrosite/Content/Detail.aspx?ClientId=431&NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=403851&SubjectId=36 Press release of 23 June 2009] from the UK government.

			There is an updated announcement, dated 24 November 2009, on the [http://www.hefce.ac.uk/learning/enhance/taskforce/ HEFCE web site]. This contains some changes of emphasis and a longer list of members of the Task Force.

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	* ECollege Wales		* ECollege Wales
	* [[Gwella]]		* [[Gwella]]



			== Competitive initiatives ==

			Perhaps not directly competitive, but a much larger initiative, is the [[Community Colleges Online]] programme in the US, with a budget of $500 million. This covers two-year colleges and perhaps to some extent schools, but not universities (at this stage).

			Nothing is known of reaction from other countries especially Commonwealth ones.


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	== Commentaries ==		== Commentaries ==


	The first commentary (other than a recycling of the press release in full) can be found from Derek Morrison at http://www.auricle.org/auriclewp/?p=1758#more-1758		The first commentary (other than a recycling of the press release in full) can be found from Derek Morrison at http://www.auricle.org/auriclewp/?p=1758#more-1758

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	* [[Pathfinder Programme]]		* [[Pathfinder Programme]]
	* JISC Curriculum initiatives		* JISC Curriculum initiatives
	* Enhancement Academy		* [[Enhancement Academy]]
	* JISC OER programme		* JISC OER programme

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	[[Category:United Kingdom]]		[[Category:United Kingdom]]
	[[Category:National initiatives\|United Kingdom]]		[[Category:National initiatives\|United Kingdom Online Learning Innovation Fund]]

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	[[Category:United Kingdom]]		[[Category:United Kingdom]]
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	An interim report on distance learning in the UK can be found at [[United Kingdom - distance learning]]		An interim report on distance learning in the UK can be found at [[United Kingdom - distance learning]]


			== Commentaries ==


			The first commentary (other than a recycling of the press release in full) can be found from Derek Morrison at http://www.auricle.org/auriclewp/?p=1758#more-1758


			== Editor's Note ==

			''It is not the policy of Re.ViCa to comment on new developments day by day - the wiki is not a blog. Our role at present is to place these in the broader European and global context. Thus consideration of this new [[UK]] [[:Category:National initiatives\|national initiative]] will be built into the project reports being prepared now and in the next few months.''

			We have earlier hypothesised that "Europe is tired of national initiatives". There is a strong element of truth in this for the majority of countries in northern and western Europe, and far-west Europe - but in the [[UK]], [[Italy]] and some eastern European countries it is clearly not the case - as the UK has once again just shown.

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	The ''Online Learning Innovation Fund'' is a [[:Category:National initiatives\|national initiative]] launched in June 2009 in [[England]] (a home nation of the [[UK]]) funded by the [[Higher Education Funding Council for England]] ([[HEFCE]])		The ''Online Learning Innovation Fund'' is a [[:Category:National initiatives\|national initiative]] launched in June 2009 in [[England]] (a home nation of the [[UK]]) funded by the [[Higher Education Funding Council for England]] ([[HEFCE]])


	The details are in a [http://nds.coi.gov.uk/clientmicrosite/Content/Detail.aspx?ClientId=431&NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=403851&SubjectId=36 Press release of 23 June 2009] from the UK government.		The details are in a [http://nds.coi.gov.uk/clientmicrosite/Content/Detail.aspx?ClientId=431&NewsAreaId=2&ReleaseID=403851&SubjectId=36 Press release of 23 June 2009] from the UK government.


	=== Planning phase ===		== Planning phase ==

	A new task force to ensure that UK "universities become the first choice across the world for on-line distance learning" was announced today by the Higher Education Minister within [[DBIS]].		A new task force to ensure that UK "universities become the first choice across the world for on-line distance learning" was announced today by the Higher Education Minister within [[DBIS]].
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	The task force will advise on a wider strategy to build on past and present UK track record in this area and ensure that the UK does not lose pace on increased demand in expanding and new markets.		The task force will advise on a wider strategy to build on past and present UK track record in this area and ensure that the UK does not lose pace on increased demand in expanding and new markets.

	The task force will be chaired by the Chief Executive of the British Library. Also on it will be a senior manager from Microsoft and also the new Vice-Chancellor of the UKOU (who formerly was at Microsoft). The team will be rounded out by delegates from the [http://www.britishcouncil.org/ British Council], [[HEFCE]], [[JISC]] and [[Universities UK]]. The BBC has agreed to advise the task force as and when appropriate.		The task force will be chaired by the Chief Executive of the British Library. Also on it will be a senior manager from Microsoft and also the new Vice-Chancellor of the UKOU (who formerly was at Microsoft). The team will be rounded out by delegates from Apple, the [http://www.britishcouncil.org/ British Council], [[HEFCE]], [[JISC]] and [[Universities UK]]. The BBC has agreed to advise the task force as and when appropriate.

	The task force will be backed by a new '''Open Learning Innovation Fund''' aimed at helping universities build on their existing reputations to access and engage future markets. The markets are expected to have a value of around £15 bn in the future.		The task force will be backed by a new '''Open Learning Innovation Fund''' aimed at helping universities build on their existing reputations to access and engage future markets. The markets are expected to have a value of around £15 bn in the future.
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	The Minister envisages that some of the iniatives will utilise 3G, webcasts and web 2.0 on a global basis, and noted the usual advantages of mobile technologies.		The Minister envisages that some of the iniatives will utilise 3G, webcasts and web 2.0 on a global basis, and noted the usual advantages of mobile technologies.

			The Online Learning Innovation Fund could help groups of institutions to pursue new business opportunities and promote online learning including using open resources funded as part of the JISC OER e-learning programme. Universities will also be able to develop greater expertise in on-line teaching and create centres of excellence for the delivery of online learning
	~~Dame Lynne Brindley, CEO British Library said:~~

	“I am delighted to have been asked to chair the Task Force, and to consider the many opportunities for UK higher education to excel in online learning and meet the changing demands of students. The British Library is itself committed to innovative, high quality digital services, including public and commercial partnerships, and I look forward to making recommendations for action to stimulate growth in this important area.”

	~~The Taskforce will include senior representatives from Microsoft [and Apple], who will join Martin Bean, the next Vice Chancellor of the Open University,~~

	The Online Learning Innovation Fund~~, established by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE),~~ could help groups of institutions to pursue new business opportunities and promote online learning including using open resources funded as part of the e-learning programme. Universities will also be able to develop greater expertise in on-line teaching and create centres of excellence for the delivery of online learning.



	The wider strategy will broadly;		The wider strategy will broadly;

			* Develop new plans for international marketing of on-line distance UK HE;
			* Continue to promote the development of e-learning across the breadth of HE;
			* Work to increase the quantity of learning resources freely available for all institutions to use
			* Continue to develop the role of the UK [[Open University]] ([[UKOU]]) as a national resource, so that all universities can benefit from the UKOU's specialist expertise, developed through public funding.

			[[HEFCE]] will develop the Open Learning Innovation Fund in the light of the task force's advice and then consult the sector on the practical details.
	~~· Develop new plans for international marketing of on-line distance UK HE;~~



	~~· Continue to promote~~ the ~~development of e-learning across~~ the ~~breadth~~ of ~~HE;~~



	~~· Work to increase~~ the ~~quantity of learning resources freely available for all institutions to use;~~ and


			== Previous initiatives ==

	~~· Continue to develop~~ the ~~role~~ of ~~the Open University (OU) as~~ a ~~national resource, so that all universities can benefit from the OU’s specialist expertise~~, ~~developed through public funding~~.		The Online Learning Innovation Fund continues the tradition of earlier online learning initiatives in England, some with a more campus-based focus, others with more focus on distance learning. These include:

	~~HEFCE will develop the Open Learning Innovation Fund in the light of the task force’s advice and then consult the sector on the practical details.~~		* [[UKeU]]
	~~Notes to editors~~		* [[Pathfinder Programme]]
			* JISC Curriculum initiatives
			* Enhancement Academy
			* JISC OER programme

	~~1. Britain is a world leader~~ in ~~distance learning currently attracting more than 100,000 students from around the globe~~ and ~~earning the sector some £200m in fees.~~		There have also been smaller initiatives in Wales and Scotland including:

			* [[Scottish Knowledge]]
			* [[Interactive University]]
			* Transformation Programme
			* ECollege Wales
			* [[Gwella]]


	2. In his Wellcome Collection speech <http://www.dius.gov.uk/news_and_speeches/speeches/john_denham/higher_education.aspx> at the end of February 2008, John Denham announced his intention to develop a framework for higher education over the next ten to fifteen years. As part of this work DIUS invited views from a range of stakeholders. Sir Ron Cooke was asked by John Denham to produce a report looking at how we become a world leader in e-learning~~. A copy of the report can be found at: http://www.dius.gov.uk/higher_education/shape_and_structure/he_debate/~/media/publications/S/Summary-eLearning-CookeSir Ron Cooke~~		== Distance learning ==

	~~3. For further information~~, ~~please contact~~ the ~~BIS press office on 020 7215 5982~~		The UK government estimates that Britain currently attracts more than 100,000 students from around the globe and earns some £200m in fees.
	~~Contacts~~
	~~NDS Enquiries~~
	~~ndsenquiries@coi.gsi.gov~~.uk

			An interim report on distance learning in the UK can be found at [[United Kingdom - distance learning]]

	~~It is likely to involve JISC in the delivery phase though no details are yet available.~~

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