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DIGITAL STRATEGY
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STRATEGIC AIMOPERATIONAL OBJECTIVESKEY RESOURCES REQUIREDKEY
MANAGER		KPIsTARGET DATE
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1An inclusive learning provider enhanced by digital innovation.1.1Audit digital accessibility of resources and communications in line with the regional PLN project.Budget to access Ability Net experts and resources.
PLN project details.		DoDIT&L, SDM
1.1Completion of audit with resulting evaluative report.Feb-24
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1.2Develop guidelines and standards for creating digital content that align with accessibility standards.Budget to access Ability Net experts.
Staff development budget for training materials.
Digital Learning & Innovation Champions (DLICs) and ILT staff time.		DoDIT&L,

SDM.		1.2Guidelines and standards produced.
Staff trained on applying relevant standards and guidelines.		Jul-24
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1.3Audit and address any accessibility issues or barriers that may arise in the use of digital technology and digital resources.Budget to access Ability Net experts and resources.
Staff development budget for digital accessibility training resources for staff.
DLICs and ILT staff time.		DoDIT&L,
SDM.		1.3Digital accessibility action plan.
Increase in staff awareness and skills of accessibility requirements through staff training and support.
Jul-24
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1.4Promote the embedding of blended learning approaches to enhance student engagement, inclusivity and flexibility.Availability of hardware/software - Moodle, Teams.
Video recording hardware in classrooms – webcams/ polycoms.
DLCo, DLICs and ILT staff time.		DoDIT&L,
ITSM
DLCo		1.4Moodle courses for all learning programmes.
All teaching staff to engage in blended learning.
All students belong to a Team to enable access to online lessons.
Increase in users accessing Moodle.
Improvement in results of Student Experience Questionnaires with use of the VLE.		July 2024 - ongoing
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2Teaching and learning elevated through digital technology.2.1Continue with the evaluation of innovative VR/AR technology project.Budget for ongoing licences for VR/ AR Apps.
DLCo, DLIC’s and ILT staff time.		DoDIT&L,
ITSM		2.1Completed evaluation report.
Completed project close report.		Jul-25
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2.2Integrate the use of innovative technologies such as VR, AR, XR and AI into relevant curriculum areas to enhance learning experiences and ensure students are industry ready.Budget for ongoing licences for VR/ AR Apps.
Budget to access appropriate AI platforms.
Approved NPTCG AI policy.
DLCo, DLICs and ILT staff time		DoDIT&L,
ITSM,
DLCo		2.2Innovative technologies in use across the curriculum, particularly STEM subject areas.
Positive evaluative feedback from students on learning experiences with innovative technologies.
Approved NPTCG AI policy.
Jul-24
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2.3Develop a standard digital toolkit to ensure teaching staff have equal access to consistent, high-quality resources and tools for digital teaching and learning to support them in their role.Budget for Digital Toolkit.
DLCo, DLICs and ILT staff time.		DoDIT&L,
ITSM,
SDM,
DLCo		2.3All staff making use of digital tools in their teaching role.
Positive outcome from College quality process for digital usage.
Jun-24
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2.4Enhance access to digital learning resources to provide students with greater access to a wide range of learning resources enabling them to engage in their learning from anywhere at any time.Audit of Moodle use. Access to digital loan devices for students.
DLCo, DLICs and ILT staff time.		DoDIT&L,
ITSM.		2.4All learning programmes have a Moodle course enabling access to teaching resources.
All students belong to a Team to enable access to online lessons.
Increase in users accessing Moodle.
Jun-24
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2.5Enable students to track their own learning progress, set goals, and access personalised resources and support through digital platforms.Budget for a Learner Engagement App.

DoDIT&L,
MISM,
CSM.
2.5Student Engagement App implemented and in use by all students.
All students complete eILP.
All learning programmes have Moodle courses enabling access to resources.		Jun-25
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2.6Encourage staff to leverage technology for formative assessment, allowing students to receive feedback and track their progress throughout the learning journey.Budget for Learner Engagement App.
Budget for Digital Toolkit.
DLCo, DLICs and ILT staff time.

DoDIT&L,
ITSM,
SDM,
DLCo.		2.6Completion of eILP.
All staff making use of digital tools for formative assessment and feedback.
Positive outcome from College quality process for digital usage.
Jun-25
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3Digitally innovative, robust, secure, sustainable and flexible learning and work environments3.1Complete the network infrastructure upgrade project.Access to equipment, available Infrastructure Officer.ITSM.3.1All network switches replaced on all campuses.Dec-23
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3.2Develop a policy for the allocation of digital equipment.Laptop docks and monitors.
Policy approval by SMT.		ITSM.3.2Reduction of the number of staff computers in operational areas and classrooms.7/1/2024-Ongoing
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3.3Implement a project to support and facilitate HYOD.Initiate project with PMO.ITSM.3.3Enable simple on-boarding and support of HYOD devicesJul-24
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3.4Implement a project to minimise the environmental impact of the network infrastructure.Initiate project with PMO.ITSM.3.4Reduction of energy usage in all server rooms. Jul-24
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3.5Ensure all NPTC Group of Colleges has Cyber Essentials Plus.Additional Infrastructure Security Officer, clarity with level of support for subsidiary companies.ITSM.3.5Successful annual accreditation for the whole college and it's subsidiary companies.Dec-23
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3.6Redevelop communal learning environments to facilitate the outcome of innovative technology projects.Budget for redevelopment.
Suitable suppliers for digital equipment, classroom furniture and redesign.
Booking system for resource.		DoDIT&L,
ITSM,
HLSM.		3.6Completed redevelopment of communal learning environments.
Adoption rate of usage of innovative technologies in communal areas by staff and students.
User satisfaction with communal learning spaces.		Jul-25
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4Digitally confident and competent learners and staff4.1Audit of digital skills of students.Use of a Digital Skills Assessment Tool.DoDIT&L,
CSM,
HLSM.		4.1All students complete the initial assessment of their digital skills.Mar-24
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4.2Incorporate digital literacy skills, including AI literacy, into all curriculum areas to equip students with the necessary competencies for effective digital engagement for their current and future studies and employment.Digital literacy E-Step tutorial programme.
Digital literacy coordinator.
Digital literacy subject specialists.		DoDIT&L,
CSM. HLSM		4.2All students complete digital literacy upskilling via their programme of study.Jul-24
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4.3Offer workshops, training, support and digital resources to enhance students’ digital literacy skills, including AI literacy, critical thinking, digital citizenship and online collaboration.Digital literacy online resources.
LibGuides on digital skills and digital literacy.
Library workshops on digital literacy skills.
DoDIT&L,
CSM,
HLSM.		4.3Student engagement rates with online resources.
Student attendance rates and bookings for library digital skills workshops.		Jun-24
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4.4Audit of digital skills of staff.Jisc Digital Capabilities Discovery Tool.
Internal Staff Digital Skills Audit.
ILT staff time.		DoDIT&L,
DLCo.		4.4All staff complete an assessment of their digital skills.Dec-23
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4.5Audit of digital skills of IT Services.Audit/Assessment toolITSM.4.5All IT Services staff complete an assessment of their digital skills.May-25
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4.6Develop digital competency pathways for staff which are linked to the Jisc Digital Capabilities Discovery Tool.Jisc Digital Capabilities Discovery Tool.
Staff development budget for learning resources e.g. Microsoft, LinkedIn.
Moodle course for staff CPD resources.
DLCo, DLIC and ILT staff time.		DoDIT&L,
SDM,
DLCo.		4.6All staff complete the Jisc Digital Capabilities Discovery Tool.
The development of a digital competency pathways structure for staff.
All staff developing their digital competencies using the bespoke CPD pathways. 		Jan-25
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4.7Foster a culture of continuous learning and support staff to stay updated with emerging educational technologies relevant to their curriculum area.Jisc Digital Capabilities Discovery Tool.
Badges systems for staff digital competencies.
Staff development budget to enable access to professional digital skills qualifications - e.g. Microsoft Certified Educator.
Moodle course for staff CPD resources.
DLICs and ILT staff time.		DoDIT&L,
SDM.		4.7Staff engagement with the CPD digital badges system.
Staff engagement in professional digital qualifications.
Adoption rate of usage of innovative technologies in curriculum areas by staff.		Jan-26
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5A digital culture of collaboration and community5.1Foster collaborations and partnerships with industry, other educational institutions, and relevant organisations to stay abreast of digital advancements.Budget for staff to attend networking events e.g.Digifest, BETTS.
Membership of Jisc communities.
Membership of Professional Learning Networks - staff time.

DoDIT&L,
TLM.		5.1Engagement in collaborations and partnerships with industry, educational institutions, and relevant organisations.Jul-24
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5.2Engage in joint projects and initiatives that promote innovative use of digital technology in education.Membership of PLN - staff time.
Membership of Jisc Communities.
Membership of Edtech Communities.
DLICs and ILT staff time.
Budget for staff to attend events.		DoDIT&L,
TLM.		5.2Monitor number of joint projects or initiatives carried out in partnership with external organisations. Jan-25
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5.3Participate in relevant conferences, communities and networks to share knowledge and experiences of digital technologies and practices with peers in the field.Budget for staff to attend networking events.
Membership of Jisc communities.
Membership of Professional Learning Networks - staff time.
NPTC Group of Colleges Digital Communities of Practice.		DoDIT&L,
TLM,
ITSM.		5.3Engagement in relevant conferences, communities and networks.
Staff engagement in NPTC Group of Colleges Communities of Practice.		Jan-25
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5.4Develop a student digital ambassador programme to foster digital development and collaboration between students and students and staff.Budget to develop a student digital ambassador programme.
Marketing campaign to promote programme.
Training plan for programme.		DoDIT&L,
SSIIWO		5.4Developed and embed student digital ambassador programme.
Number of student digital ambassadors.
Engagement activity of student digital ambassadors.		Sep-25
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DoDIT&L - Director of Digital Teaching and Learning
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SDM - Staff Development Manager
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ITSM - IT Services Manager
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DLCo - Digital Learning Co-ordinator
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MISM - Management Information Services Manager
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CSM - Core Skills Manager
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HLSM - Head of Library Services Manager
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SSIIWO - Senior Student Involvement Welfare Officer
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DLICs - Digital Learning & Innovation Champions
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VR - virtual reality
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AR - augmented reality
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SMT _ Senior Management Team
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PLN - Professional Learning Network
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PMO - Project Management Officer
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