Work Based Learning Provider Harnessing Technology Survey 2008
A2 How would you best describe your organisation?
A3A Are your responding on behalf of single site or multiple sites?
A3B If you are responding on behalf of more than one of your organisation’s sites how many sites are you responding on behalf of?
A4 In which region is your main site based?
A5 Approximately how many people does your organisation employ who manage, support or deliver work-based learning?
A6 Approximately how many tutors, assessors and verifiers do you employ?
A7 Approximately how many work-based learners did your organisation train or support in the last month?
A8 Considering all your provision what type of work-based learning do you deliver? - Entry to Employment
A8 Considering all your provision what type of work-based learning do you deliver? - Apprenticeships
A8 Considering all your provision what type of work-based learning do you deliver? - NVQs
A8 Considering all your provision what type of work-based learning do you deliver? - Train to Gain
A8 Considering all your provision what type of work-based learning do you deliver? - Foundation Degrees
A8 Considering all your provision what type of work-based learning do you deliver? - Skills for Life
A8 Considering all your provision what type of work-based learning do you deliver? - learndirect courses
A8 Considering all your provision what type of work-based learning do you deliver? - Jobcentre Plus contracts
A8 Considering all your provision what type of work-based learning do you deliver? - Professional body training
A8 Considering all your provision what type of work-based learning do you deliver? - Industry recognised certificate/ qualification
A8 Considering all your provision what type of work-based learning do you deliver? - Training not leading to qualification/certificate
A8 Considering all your provision what type of work-based learning do you deliver? - All equal
A8 Considering all your provision what type of work-based learning do you deliver? - Other
A9 What is the main type you deliver??
A10 In which occupational areas do you provide work-based learning? - Administration, IT, Management & Professional
A10 In which occupational areas do you provide work-based learning? - Agriculture
A10 In which occupational areas do you provide work-based learning? - Construction
A10 In which occupational areas do you provide work-based learning? - Customer Service, Retailing and Wholesaling
A10 In which occupational areas do you provide work-based learning? - Engineering
A10 In which occupational areas do you provide work-based learning? - Finance, Insurance and Real Estate
A10 In which occupational areas do you provide work-based learning? - Health and Beauty
A10 In which occupational areas do you provide work-based learning? - Health, Care, Education and Public Services
A10 In which occupational areas do you provide work-based learning? - Hospitality, recreation and travel
A10 In which occupational areas do you provide work-based learning? - Manufacturing, including Food and Drink
A10 In which occupational areas do you provide work-based learning? - Media and printing
A10 In which occupational areas do you provide work-based learning? - Transportation
A10 In which occupational areas do you provide work-based learning? - No one area/all equal
A10 In which occupational areas do you provide work-based learning? - Other
A11 What is your main area of provision?
B1A Does your organisation have a written strategy (either as part of wider strategy or on its own) outlining how you intend to ….. use technology to manage and administer work-based learning more efficiently?
B1B Does your organisation have a written strategy (either as part of wider strategy or on its own) outlining how you intend to ….. access, develop and use ICT based work-based learning resources?
B1C Does your organisation have a written strategy (either as part of wider strategy or on its own) outlining how you intend to ….. train staff to support and deliver e-learning?
B1D Does your organisation have a written strategy (either as part of wider strategy or on its own) outlining how you intend to ….. ensure your use of technology is financially sustainable?
B1E Does your organisation have a written strategy (either as part of wider strategy or on its own) outlining how you intend to ….. ensure learners and staff receive appropriate technical support when using technology?
B1F Does your organisation have a written strategy (either as part of wider strategy or on its own) outlining how you intend to ….. ensure technology related learning environments are safe and secure?
B2 To what extent do you agree or disagree that the senior management team in your organisation has the appropriate knowledge and skills to make effective use of technology to support Work-based learning?
B3 Which of the following statements best describes the way technology is managed in your organisation?
C1 Does your organisation have the following technology? - Computers at your premises for work-based learners’ use
C1 Does your organisation have the following technology? - Computers at your premises for learners’ use with fast internet access
C1 Does your organisation have the following technology? - Laptops for loan to learners in the workplace
C1 Does your organisation have the following technology? - Digital cameras for work-based learners’ use
C1 Does your organisation have the following technology? - Video cameras for work-based learners’ use
C1 Does your organisation have the following technology? - Video-conferencing facilities for use with work-based learners
C1 Does your organisation have the following technology? - Electronic whiteboards for use with work-based learners
C1 Does your organisation have the following technology? - Data projectors
C1 Does your organisation have the following technology? - Mobile devices that are used for learning such as PDA or mobiles
C1 Does your organisation have the following technology? - Specialist equipment/software
C1 Does your organisation have the following technology? - Digital voice recorders
C1 Does your organisation have the following technology? - Laptops for consultants/assessors
C1 Does your organisation have the following technology? - Tablets/memo pads
C1 Does your organisation have the following technology? - Student response/voting systems
C1 Does your organisation have the following technology? - Other
C2 Does your organisation have the following infrastructure? - A computer network accessible remotely by work-based learners
C2 Does your organisation have the following infrastructure? - A computer network accessible remotely by staff
C2 Does your organisation have the following infrastructure? - A dedicated website to support work-based learners
C2 Does your organisation have the following infrastructure? - On-site technical support for learners
C2 Does your organisation have the following infrastructure? - Technical support for learners when off-site
C2 Does your organisation have the following infrastructure? - A Virtual Learning Environment
C2 Does your organisation have the following infrastructure? - Other ICT infrastructure
C4 Overall how satisfied are you that your work-based learners have access to the appropriate technology they need?
C5 Overall how satisfied are you that your staff have access to the appropriate technology they need?
C6 Does your organisation currently use technology to….. - Register learners
C6 Does your organisation currently use technology to….. - Help assess the initial skill needs of work-based learners
C6 Does your organisation currently use technology to….. - Help assess the training needs of employers you work with
C6 Does your organisation currently use technology to….. - Help tutors develop paper-based work-based learning materials
C6 Does your organisation currently use technology to….. - Help tutors develop electronic-based learning materials
C6 Does your organisation currently use technology to….. - Provide tutor support to work-based learners
C6 Does your organisation currently use technology to….. - Support collaboration between learners eg through discussion groups
C6 Does your organisation currently use technology to….. - Support collaboration between staff
C6 Does your organisation currently use technology to….. - Help monitor work-based learners’ progress
C6 Does your organisation currently use technology to….. - Help work-based learners monitor their own progress
C6 Does your organisation currently use technology to….. - Assess work-based learners for certification
C6 Does your organisation currently use technology to….. - Support learners progress to other learning opportunities
C6 Does your organisation currently use technology to….. - Communicate and share documents with employers
C6 Does your organisation currently use technology to….. - Other
C7A Approximately how many of your work-based learning programmes or courses include: 'E-mail between learner and tutor'?
C7B Approximately how many of your work-based learning programmes or courses include: 'Tutor moderated learner online discussion groups'?
C7C Approximately how many of your work-based learning programmes or courses include: 'Un-moderated learner online discussion groups'?
C7D Approximately how many of your work-based learning programmes or courses include: 'Onscreen Key Skills tests'?
C7E Approximately how many of your work-based learning programmes or courses include: 'Online testing'?
C7F Approximately how many of your work-based learning programmes or courses include: 'Online evidence management'?
C7G Approximately how many of your work-based learning programmes or courses include: 'Online personal learning space allowing learners to learn when and where they choose'?
C8 Have you introduced an integrated learner management system which lets learners manage their evidence portfolios online?
C9A To what extent do you agree or disagree that this learner management system has resulted in: 'Reduced administrative costs?
C9B To what extent do you agree or disagree that this learner management system has resulted in: 'Improved learner support'?
C9C To what extent do you agree or disagree that this learner management system has resulted in: 'Improved learner outcomes'?
D1 Do you use computer-based learning resources in any of your learning programmes?
D2A In which learning programmes do you use computer-based learning materials: 'Admin, IT, Management & Professional'?
D2B In which learning programmes do you use computer-based learning materials: 'Agriculture'?
D2C In which learning programmes do you use computer-based learning materials: 'Construction'?
D2D In which learning programmes do you use computer-based learning materials: 'Customer Service, Retailing and Wholesaling'?
D2E In which learning programmes do you use computer-based learning materials: 'Engineering'?
D2F In which learning programmes do you use computer-based learning materials: 'Finance, Insurance and Real Estate'?
D2G In which learning programmes do you use computer-based learning materials: 'Health and Beauty'?
D2H In which learning programmes do you use computer-based learning materials: 'Health, Care, Education and Public Services'?
D2I In which learning programmes do you use computer-based learning materials: 'Hospitality, recreation and travel'?
D2J In which learning programmes do you use computer-based learning materials: 'Manufacturing, including Food and Drink'?
D2K In which learning programmes do you use computer-based learning materials: 'Media and printing'?
D2L In which learning programmes do you use computer-based learning materials: 'Transportation'?
D3A In which areas of learning do you use computer-based learning materials: 'Entry to Employment'?
D3B In which areas of learning do you use computer-based learning materials: 'Apprenticeships'?
D3C In which areas of learning do you use computer-based learning materials: 'Foundation Degrees'?
D3D In which areas of learning do you use computer-based learning materials: 'NVQs'?
D3E In which areas of learning do you use computer-based learning materials: 'Train to Gain'?
D3F In which areas of learning do you use computer-based learning materials: 'Skills for Life'?
D3G In which areas of learning do you use computer-based learning materials: 'Jobcentre Plus provision'?
D3H In which areas of learning do you use computer-based learning materials: 'Professional body training'?
D3I In which areas of learning do you use computer-based learning materials: 'Industry recognised certificate/qualification'?
D4 What is the source of your computer-based learning resources? - Commercial bought-in products
D4 What is the source of your computer-based learning resources? - Freely available on-line
D4 What is the source of your computer-based learning resources? - Developed in-house
D4 What is the source of your computer-based learning resources? - Developed in partnership
D4 What is the source of your computer-based learning resources? - Other
D5 Which organisations have you collaborated with in order to develop computer-based learning resources? - Other WBL providers
D5 Which organisations have you collaborated with in order to develop computer-based learning resources? - FE Colleges
D5 Which organisations have you collaborated with in order to develop computer-based learning resources? - Industry or trade body
D5 Which organisations have you collaborated with in order to develop computer-based learning resources? - Employer
D5 Which organisations have you collaborated with in order to develop computer-based learning resources? - Software developer
D5 Which organisations have you collaborated with in order to develop computer-based learning resources? - Awarding bodies
D5 Which organisations have you collaborated with in order to develop computer-based learning resources? - None
D5 Which organisations have you collaborated with in order to develop computer-based learning resources? - Other
D6 Will future income or cost savings from the use of computer-based learning resources you have developed yourself or in partnership cover the cost of their development?
D7A Overall how would you rate: 'Your organisation’s knowledge about the availability of commercial and free computer-based learning resources'?
D7B Overall how would you rate: 'The availability of relevant commercial and free computer-based learning resources'?
D7C Overall how would you rate: 'The quality of relevant commercial and free computer-based learning resources'?
D8A Have you identified any of the following benefits of using computer based resources compared with more traditional resources: 'It has attracted more learners'?
D8B Have you identified any of the following benefits of using computer based resources compared with more traditional resources: 'It has attracted different groups of learners'?
D8C Have you identified any of the following benefits of using computer based resources compared with more traditional resources: 'It has reduced our costs'?
D8D Have you identified any of the following benefits of using computer based resources compared with more traditional resources: 'It has improved learner retention'?
D8E Have you identified any of the following benefits of using computer based resources compared with more traditional resources: 'It has improved learner outcomes'?
D8F Have you identified any of the following benefits of using computer based resources compared with more traditional resources: 'It has improved learner satisfaction'?
D8G Have you identified any of the following benefits of using computer based resources compared with more traditional resources: 'It has improved employer satisfaction'?
D9 Overall what impacts do you believe your use of ICT and e-learning has had? - More efficient management and administration of learning
D9 Overall what impacts do you believe your use of ICT and e-learning has had? - Increased the choice of learning opportunities offered
D9 Overall what impacts do you believe your use of ICT and e-learning has had? - Increased the choice of methods of learning for learners
D9 Overall what impacts do you believe your use of ICT and e-learning has had? - Improved the quality of learning delivered
D9 Overall what impacts do you believe your use of ICT and e-learning has had? - Tailored the learning experience more closely to individual learner needs
D9 Overall what impacts do you believe your use of ICT and e-learning has had? - More effective assessment of learning
D9 Overall what impacts do you believe your use of ICT and e-learning has had? - Attracted more learners
D9 Overall what impacts do you believe your use of ICT and e-learning has had? - Attract different groups of learners
D9 Overall what impacts do you believe your use of ICT and e-learning has had? - Increased the motivation of learners
D9 Overall what impacts do you believe your use of ICT and e-learning has had? - Increased the motivation of staff
D9 Overall what impacts do you believe your use of ICT and e-learning has had? - Increased collaboration between staff
D9 Overall what impacts do you believe your use of ICT and e-learning has had? - Saved time for tutors, assessors and verifiers
D9 Overall what impacts do you believe your use of ICT and e-learning has had? - Increased retention
D9 Overall what impacts do you believe your use of ICT and e-learning has had? - Increased completion
D9 Overall what impacts do you believe your use of ICT and e-learning has had? - Increased achievement
D9 Overall what impacts do you believe your use of ICT and e-learning has had? - Increase learner satisfaction
D9 Overall what impacts do you believe your use of ICT and e-learning has had? - NONE
D9 Overall what impacts do you believe your use of ICT and e-learning has had? - Other
E1A In terms of ICT user skills, for example using word-processors or spreadsheets, please indicate the percentage of your tutors, assessors and verifiers that belong to each category: 'Beginner '?
E1B In terms of ICT user skills, for example using word-processors or spreadsheets, please indicate the percentage of your tutors, assessors and verifiers that belong to each category: 'Competent '?
E1C In terms of ICT user skills, for example using word-processors or spreadsheets, please indicate the percentage of your tutors, assessors and verifiers that belong to each category: 'Advanced'?
E2A In terms of use of ICT with learners, either in the classroom or for remote learning, please indicate the percentage of your tutors, assessors and verifiers that belong to each category: 'Beginner'?
E2B In terms of use of ICT with learners, either in the classroom or for remote learning, please indicate the percentage of your tutors, assessors and verifiers that belong to each category: 'Competent'?
E2C In terms of use of ICT with learners, either in the classroom or for remote learning, please indicate the percentage of your tutors, assessors and verifiers that belong to each category: 'Advanced'?
E3A To what extent do you agree or disagree that: 'Tutors exploit technology consistently to offer engaging and effective learning experiences'?
E3B To what extent do you agree or disagree that: 'Tutors, assessors and verifiers are able to share and use information and data effectively for the benefit of learners'?
E4 Is there a gap between the skills you believe your workforce needs to effectively deliver and support learning using technology and the skills they actually have?
E5 If you have a gap what is the skills gap? - ICT user skills such as using word-processing or spreadsheets
E5 If you have a gap what is the skills gap? - Using specialist software packages
E5 If you have a gap what is the skills gap? - Using technology to develop paper-based learning materials
E5 If you have a gap what is the skills gap? - Developing electronic learning materials
E5 If you have a gap what is the skills gap? - Teaching and facilitating on-line
E5 If you have a gap what is the skills gap? - Using technology face-to-face with students
E5 If you have a gap what is the skills gap? - Knowledge of how to best use technology resources
E5 If you have a gap what is the skills gap? - Knowledge of how to access technology based learning resources
E5 If you have a gap what is the skills gap? - Knowledge of how to use technology to manage learning
E5 If you have a gap what is the skills gap? - Other
F1A How effective have you found partnership working with the following organisations: 'Technology suppliers'?
F1B How effective have you found partnership working with the following organisations: 'Other WBL provider'?
F1C How effective have you found partnership working with the following organisations: 'Other FE colleges'?
F1D How effective have you found partnership working with the following organisations: 'Employers'?
F1E How effective have you found partnership working with the following organisations: 'Industry body'?
F2 What do you think are the three main barriers to your organisation using technology to manage or deliver e-learning in the next two years? - Lack of knowledge about its potential use and implementation
F2 What do you think are the three main barriers to your organisation using technology to manage or deliver e-learning in the next two years? - Lack of skills amongst staff to implement e-learning
F2 What do you think are the three main barriers to your organisation using technology to manage or deliver e-learning in the next two years? - Lack of capital funding
F2 What do you think are the three main barriers to your organisation using technology to manage or deliver e-learning in the next two years? - Lack of suitable e-learning materials
F2 What do you think are the three main barriers to your organisation using technology to manage or deliver e-learning in the next two years? - Lack of demand from employers
F2 What do you think are the three main barriers to your organisation using technology to manage or deliver e-learning in the next two years? - Lack of demand from learners
F2 What do you think are the three main barriers to your organisation using technology to manage or deliver e-learning in the next two years? - Our organisation’s ICT infrastructure
F2 What do you think are the three main barriers to your organisation using technology to manage or deliver e-learning in the next two years? - Our ability to provide technical support
F2 What do you think are the three main barriers to your organisation using technology to manage or deliver e-learning in the next two years? - Employers’ ICT infrastructure
F2 What do you think are the three main barriers to your organisation using technology to manage or deliver e-learning in the next two years? - Time to investigate or implement e-learning
F2 What do you think are the three main barriers to your organisation using technology to manage or deliver e-learning in the next two years? - Insufficient return on our investment
F2 What do you think are the three main barriers to your organisation using technology to manage or deliver e-learning in the next two years? - Other
F2 What do you think are the three main barriers to your organisation using technology to manage or deliver e-learning in the next two years? - None
F3A Do you have plans for capital investment in learning technology in the 2009-2010 financial year?
F3B If you plan to invest in learning technology in 2009-2010, approximately how much is planned?
F4B If you had access to capital funding to invest in technology in the future what would you use it for?
F5A If capital grants were made available for future investment would your organisation be prepared to make a contribution to that capital investment?
F5B If your organisation is not prepared to make a contribution, why not? - Lack of funds
F5B If your organisation is not prepared to make a contribution, why not? - Don't know/no comment
F5B If your organisation is not prepared to make a contribution, why not? - Other
F4 If you had access to capital funding to invest in technology in the future what would you use it for? - Replacing existing computers
F4 If you had access to capital funding to invest in technology in the future what would you use it for? - Purchasing additional computers
F4 If you had access to capital funding to invest in technology in the future what would you use it for? - Introducing a new e-portfolio system
F4 If you had access to capital funding to invest in technology in the future what would you use it for? - Upgrading the computer network
F4 If you had access to capital funding to invest in technology in the future what would you use it for? - Purchasing electronic whiteboards
F4 If you had access to capital funding to invest in technology in the future what would you use it for? - Develop new learning materials
F4 If you had access to capital funding to invest in technology in the future what would you use it for? - Purchasing mobile learning technology
F4 If you had access to capital funding to invest in technology in the future what would you use it for? - Internet/IT access for all learners
F4 If you had access to capital funding to invest in technology in the future what would you use it for? - Don’t know
F4 If you had access to capital funding to invest in technology in the future what would you use it for? - Other
C3 Approximately how many computers do you have on-site for work-based learners to use?
E1A In terms of ICT user skills, for example using word-processors or spreadsheets, please indicate the percentage of your tutors, assessors and verifiers that belong to each category: 'Beginner'?
E1B In terms of ICT user skills, for example using word-processors or spreadsheets, please indicate the percentage of your tutors, assessors and verifiers that belong to each category: 'Competent'?
B1 Written strategy covers all aspects
Agree/disagree SMT has skills
Level of E-maturity
detailed level of E-maturity