Preston College

Innovation and Excellence

The Preston College Innovation and Excellence Unit was established to create an engaging and innovative approach to learning and assessment by developing an enthusiasm in both staff and learners for the use of new and emerging technologies.

Objectives

• Identify and implement new and emerging technologies in teaching & learning
• Produce a programme of bespoke bite-sized staff development
• Continually assess the impact of new technologies on teaching and learning experiences
• Develop, support and audit iTunes U and mobile technology use in teaching and learning
• Develop an Innovation and Excellence Learning Room
• The trial saw average success rates across the Faculty increase to 91%

Preston College is now providing staff development sessions for members of other Colleges and education providers. Sessions are available in:

• iTunes U Development
• VLE Development
• Mobile App Development
• Mobile Technologies in Learning
• Developing Technology Rich Learning Rooms
• Curriculum Innovation
• Innovative Assessment of Learning
• Personalising Staff Development

To visit the Innovation and Excellence Department at Preston College, or to book a staff development session for your organisation, please contact Damien Kilkenny on 01772 22 54 64 or at dkilkenny@preston.ac.uk