Stockport

Amira Alicehajic, Project Manager
Stockport College with Trafford College, University of Manchester
http://www.stockport.ac.uk

Project:

“Learning on the go (LoG) Mobile Learning Project”

LoG project is the result of the collaboration between Stockport College, Trafford

College and MIMAS (The University of Manchester). The project utilises the vocational and work-based Hairdressing provisions in the two colleges, mobile learning hairdressing materials provided by MIMAS and mobile learning technology in order to achieve the overall programmes experience improvement.

LoG Project Aims are to roll-out mobile learning in vocational WBL Hairdressing to 455 learners at the colleges, provide learning support (ALS) in mobile-learning materials to 155 learners across vocational areas, 5% increase in achievement and retention rates, test and improve efficiency, confidence and competency in m-learning and engagement with PDF’s, smart phones and UMPC tablets, overcome barriers to learning and attract non-traditional learners such as young parents and NEET young people.

The end result is envisioned to be; clear idea of how to use mobile learning to best advantage within vocational and work based learning programmes in order to enhance learner experience and achievement.  The implications of not taking part could involve lower progression, fewer transferable skills and poorer learning experience.

Target Audience:

Audience 1: 16-19 year old hairdressing vocational learners, Stockport College.  Learning Context: Classroom and practical work.  Evidence gathering assignments.  Portfolio Building. Subject and Level: NVQ2 in Hairdressing.  Learners and Tutors Numbers: Level 2 = 167 learners (21 staff).  Audience 2: 16 – 19 year old and older learner Hairdressing vocational learners, Trafford College.  Learning context: Classroom and practical work.  Evidence gathering assignments.  Portfolio Building.  Subject and Level: NVQ2 and NVQ3 in Hairdressing.  Learners and Tutors Numbers: Level 2 = 45 learners (5 staff), level 3 = 55 (5 staff).  Total = 100 learners and 10 staff.  Audience 3: 16-17 year old, WBL hairdressing students, Stockport and Trafford Colleges.  Learning Context: Practical exercises.  Technical Certificates.  Evidence gathering assignments.  Portfolio Building. Subject and Level: Foundation Apprenticeship Level 1 and Full Framework Apprenticeships Level 2.  Learner and Tutor Numbers: 60 learners (8 staff) across both institutions.  Total target audience will consist of 300- learners and 35 staff across both institutions, covering NVQ’s at Levels 1 to 3 and two levels of apprenticeships.  Based on previous recruitment demographics it is expected that a significant number of these learners will be 16 – 19 NEET, E2E, adult learners, returners to the workforce and from disengaged / hard to reach groups ( ex-offenders or at risk of offending or exclusion).  In addition to this both Colleges draw learners from some of Greater Manchester’s most deprived areas.