Transcript Pocket Tutor

My Pocket Tutor - Traineeships
Nicola Mayell
Project Manager, LWBLA
Supported by Shri Footring, Adviser, Jisc Regional
Support Centre London
Introduction
• The project is being led by Skills for Growth (S4G), a
registered charity that provides a range of high
quality training programmes aimed young people
aged 16-24 in South London boroughs. S4G lead in
terms of the bid and accountability.
• The project is being delivered in a consortia with the
London Work Based Learning Alliance (LWBLA) – the
regional provider network. www.lwbla.com
Introduction
• Part of the Traineeship Staff Support Programme
(TSSP), funded by The Education & Training
Foundation (ETF) via the Association of Employers &
Providers (AELP)
• The Traineeship ‘My Pocket Tutor’ brand is a new
learner centred suite of mobile apps offering a
personal diagnostic tool, learning content, with
support for the employer.
Overview
The focus is to have sector wide impact by:
• Investing in the quality and productive capacity of
staff with new mobile open access learning tools.
• Improve learners/trainees ability to succeed by using
mobile resources.
• Stimulate employer engagement & maximise the
value of work experience.
Content Headlines
The Basics
• how do I get work experience
• Is it for me?
• What do I do?
Learning made Easy
• Making Maths & English relevant to me
Content Headlines
Is It Working
• Good habits
• Tracking my progress
• Knowing it works
My Business, My Staff
• Making a placement work for you
• The do’s and don’ts for any employer
Discussion points
• Examples of interesting websites and apps.
• Particular preferences in content (apps of interest).
• Maximising benefits for the provider.
Contact details
Project Manager: Nicola Mayell
[email protected]
Tel. 020 7922 7711
Twitter: @MyPocketTutor
Website: www.lwbla.com
Q&A