Technology-enhanced learning in UK higher education

The sixth and latest (JISC-funded) UCISA survey on technology-enhanced learning looks at the provision of learning technology in higher education and identifies emerging trends.

Key findings:

Strategies driving investment in technology enhanced learning (TEL) in higher education

• Dedicated e-learning strategies are less influential than in previous years
• Corporate strategies becoming more important
• JISC and HEFCE strategies are influential

Drivers for TEL

• Enhancing quality of learning and teaching
• Improving access for distance and off campus learners becoming more important
• Meeting student expectations

Barriers and enablers

• Enablers - availability of TEL support staff; senior management support; departmental support
• Barriers - money; time; culture. Staff knowledge is less of a barrier than in previous surveys

Mobile optimised services

• Providing access to library services is one of the most popular mobile optimised services offered by institutions. Other popular mobile services include access to course material and course announcements
• Centrally supported services are being rolled out to support iPads; iPhones and Android devices.

The full report can be downloaded here.