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Responses to consultation on HEFCE e-learning strategy

Summary

The consultation on the HEFCE e-learning strategy was published in July 2003 (HEFCE Circular letter 21/2003). A total of 114 responses were received. In February 2004, HEFCE commissioned Glenaffric Ltd eLearning consultants to undertake an initial analysis of the responses and produce a summary report.

The consultation generated a broad spectrum of responses, reflecting the varied and disparate nature of the constituency. There was general agreement that the e-learning strategy should include the seven strands proposed by HEFCE, but with some significant qualifications.

There was overwhelming resistance among respondents to 'wholly e-based learning', and concerted requests for a definition of e-learning that is not restricted to the use of technology for distance learning, but includes blended learning approaches appropriate to campus-based institutions. Respondents emphasised that e-learning is a process not a product.

Generally, respondents felt that the e-learning strategy should include much more emphasis on developing appropriate learner support and guidance provision, staff development provision (specifically including non-teaching staff), and the central role of libraries and information services in e-learning.

HEFCE published a summary of the consultation responses and next steps in Circular letter 09/2004.

Details of the consultation on the DfES e-learning strategy are also available on the web.

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Last updated 11 May 2004