The project completed its first pilot in March, 2006. A key focus was on the pedagogic implications of study skills/support for e-learning. Results include: e-learning study skills resources, recommendations on using a prototype personalised learning environment (PLE), results from practitioner and learner workshops, an evaluation report and framework of e-learning study skills resources.

Evaluation was conducted by the University of Oxford Learning Technologies Group using questionnaires and observational analysis. Students and teachers were questioned on the use and value of e-learning in study skills. eLISA’s principal findings were that teachers reported generally high levels of student motivation, increased participation and selected improvements in performance and confidence from using study skills sequences. Teachers recognised the value of LAMS and Moodle for reinforcement or extension activities. This session will report on eLISA’s findings and make recommendations for further research in study skills support for independent learning and progression to higher education from schools and colleges. 

Specialist in Lifelong Learning, Post-Compulsory Leadership and e-Learning.

PhD, MA (Distinction, King's College, Computers in Education) MA (Goldsmith's), MA (Cantab.) PGCE (Distinction in Theory of Education, University of Nottingham), BA (UCT), PGSAPD, MR Cert (ILEA).

Extensive experience of senior leadership, management and consultancy in education, leading developments in lifelong learning. Specialist knowledge in e-learning, learning resources in education; research, leadership and management, post-compulsory education.

Post-doctoral Fellowships and Doctoral supervisor (EdD/PhD) Professionals in Society and Critical Review. MA course coordinator, professional experience and publications record in lifelong learning; Series Editor (2004-08) of 30 new publications in further education with Continuum International publishers, managing academic authors from the Universities of Sheffield, Oxford Brookes, King's College London, Leicester, Canterbury Christchurch, Exeter and Greenwich. Director, JISC eLISA project (£185,000) with the Universities of Oxford and Kent, leader of Greenwich eLISA (£45,000), Greenwich team leader of CAMEL JISCInfonet/ALT/HE Academy-related work with the University of Staffordshire, Loughborough and Leeds Colleges. Prior experience as Director of Lifelong Learning, Executive Director of Student Programmes, Head of IT and Media, Background experience teaching English Literature, Drama, Media Studies, Theatre Arts, ICT/ e-learning in education. Experienced in case study method, collaborative inquiry, project management.

Reviewer for Alt-J, Alt-C, Co-editor of Special Edition of the British Journal of Educational Technology (BJET) autumn, 2006, with Dr Sara de Freitas of London Knowledge Lab. Invited Special Editor Alt-J, Association of Learning Technology Journal Edition on ILT in FE, with Prof. Grainne Conole (2000). Long track record in gaining external funding for ICT/e-Learning developments (e.g. from ESF c.£.5m, c. ICP £120k, charitable funding £100k, etc.) SRHE HE-FE Research National Coordinator with Prof. Gareth Parry, Sheffield University (2004- present), Invited Chair of Judges, National LSRN Research Panel of Judges for Research in the Learning and Skills Sector (1999-2004), Invited Trustee Board Member and AVC Chair (appointed by QAC and Board of Trustees) of the Open College Network London Region (OCNLR), Invited Governing Body member, Shooters' Hill Post-16 Centre. Invited Chair, Adult Learners' Week Group, Greenwich Lifelong Learning Partnership.