This overview paper highlights a selection of JISC and
Academy resources and activities to help support those
‘engaged in work-related learning in its many forms. It
provides a brief introduction to the work done by JISC
and the Academy and acts as a guide to the resources
available,
‘While this is not a comprehensive guide it provides an overview
‘of the resources available. Further information can be found using
the search facility on the Academy and JISC websites.
Guidance
JISC Nethill provides a range of staff development services and
has identified a range of resources useful for lecturers, earning
technologists and educational developers interested in the use of
technology to support work-related learning, including work-
based learning (wwvenetskillsac.uldcontent/projectssc-academy-
hharnessing-essessment/work-related-resources hem),
JISC Legal has produced a wide range of guidance material
‘on copyright, lability issues, disability la, data protection and
freedom of information, which is all relovant to work-related
learning The Business and Community Engagement section hat
particularly useful resources (vovwisclegalac.ul/bce).
“The JISC TechDis service has created a wide range of advice and
‘dance to support the use of digital technologies to widen
participation and increase the accessibility of both the teaching
resources and the learning experience — particularly for work
based learners (wi techoisac Ucommunltylcourseview.
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Regional Support Centres
“The JISC Regional Support Centres (RSC) support English and
Welsh work-based learning providers in meeting their business
objectives through the use of technology, Online and face-to-face
services include advice and guidance, visits, regional networks,
‘events, workshops, emall discussion lists and the distomination of
effective practice (pwunjise-acassc).
Innovate is 2 SC RSC site supporting work-based learning
providers in the use of technology. I includes a frequently
updated blog guidance on strategy and staff development, inks to
relevant resources and networking opportunities (heepl/rsewbl
liseinvolve.org)
Subject resources
“The 24 Academy Subject Centres (yomwhheacademy/ac.ul
urworkineeworks!subjectcentres) are the place to look for
resources and guidance tailored to a specific academic discipline,
‘Subject Centres often fund small projects to develop new web-
based resources ~ some of which are mentioned below.
Preparing learners for the workplace
‘The SIMulated Professional Learning Environment (SIMPLE) is an
‘open source application consisting ofa set of tools with which,
simulation designers can devise and sot up simulations, placing
students in an appropriate professional context. SIMPLE has the
potential to deepen student learning (wvr.ukele.ac.uklresearch!
projectsitle hemi.ss
‘The English Subject Contre has produced A Way with Words,
DVD for students and graduates to help them make carcer
choices. The site includes section on why employability is
important, from a practitioner's point of view (wwvcenglish,
heacaderyas.uklexplorelresourcesicareers/enterprise,php).
‘The EASIMAP project has developed a web-based too! 10
‘map outcomes throughout the various levels ofan engineering
programme to support both programme review and student personal
development planning (wvrengsc.ac.ublerfpdpleasimap asp),
Supporting learners in the workplace
The Academy's EvidenceNet promotes and explores the use of
practice- and research-based evidence in learning and teaching
In higher education. This is a community-driven service which
draws together this work and provides a central space in which