Transcript NCALT SENIOR USER GROUP Helen Schofield Head of Learning Programmes

NCALT SENIOR USER
GROUP
27th September 2007
Helen Schofield
Head of Learning Programmes
NPIA
NCALT
• National Centre for Applied Learning Technologies
• Established in April 2002
• Collaboration between the National Policing
Improvement Agency (NPIA) and the
Metropolitan Police Service
• 60 staff – Four sites Hendon, Ryton, Wyboston,
Bramshill.
• Four linked business areas…
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NCALT
• E-Learning Design and Development
• Managed Learning Environment (MLE)
• Immersive Learning Delivery (Hydra Operations)
• Applied Research and Development
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NPIA and NCALT
• Commitment to MLE and E-Learning
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HMI Desk Top Review
Resources from Grant in Aid
MLE Servers rehoused in NPIA Data Centre
MLE part of the Policing ICT Infrastructure
Collaboration with MPS – Joint Branding
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NCALT Achievements
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MLE – single learning platform for all 43 forces
160,000 registered users
Single Service Desk
Major Learning Programmes supported by
E-Learning – IPLDP, CLDP, PRDLDP
• Major ACPO/Change Programmes supported by
E-Learning – MOPI, Neighbourhood Policing,
NCRS/NIRS, Conduct and Performance, CT,
Emergency Procedures
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Benefits of E-Learning
• Accessible learning
• Managed learning
• Maintained learning
• Reduces Abstraction
– National Surveillance; Hi-Tech Crime;
FSI
• Quality Assured
– Subject Matter Experts, Legal and
Diversity review
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Partnerships
• National E-Learning and MLE
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British Transport Police
CBRN
SOCA
Civil Nuclear Constabulary
Ports Police
Police National Search Centre
PSNI
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Senior User Group
• Terms of Reference
– Discussion at national, regional and local eLearning development, with a view to
collaboration and improving practice.
– Ensure that new product development is
aligned with the needs of the service.
– Renew and support the optimum
implementation of the Managed Learning
Environment.
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Challenges
• Force Champions
• Consistent implementation
– Bandwidth
– Access to PCs/Internet/CJX
– Flash 8
• Cultural Change
– Sponsors, Designers and Users
• HR Integration
• Research and Innovation
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