Research Summaries Archive
An evaluation of learndirect learning - research summary
An evaluation of learndirect is being published by Ufi and the Quality Improvement Agency as they believe the lessons from the evaluation of learndirect will be useful to other e-learning providers and practitioners.
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In May 2006, a research project was conducted into the potential of further developing learndirect activity within public libraries throughout Wales.
The findings of the report, including key recommendations for development, are published below.
Please note: This report was produced in May 2006, prior to the creation of the Department for Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DELLS) - formerly Education and Learning Wales (ELWa).
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In May 2005 Ufi Limited’s internal audit procedures identified a potential issue that could be traced to the fact that the main online learndirect system (Learner Support Environment, or “LSE”) did not enforce unique learner passwords. Although the LSE required a learner to enter a user name followed by a password each time they accessed the system, the LSE did not prevent other users from also using the same password. As is common in many information systems the user name was directly related to the learners name which meant that if the password became known it was possible to enter a learners learning account.
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UK online centres: Supporting delivery of e-government services
This summary provides evidence of the strong capacity of UK online centres to support e-government service delivery, drawing on their ability to attract users from socially excluded groups.
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Large employers give thumbs up to e-learning
Research into embedding e-learning in large organisations commissioned by Ufi from Hi Europe and Howard Hill Associates.
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skills for life learners their attitudes to learning and what motivates them to learn
A report on qualitative research with adults who have literacy and numeracy skills needs - in order to better understand how they cope on a day to day basis and what might persuade them to take up a course to improve their skills.
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Analysis of the market for e-learning generally, and more specifically learndirect e-learning, within the large corporate (large employer) sector.
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The Ufi research programme includes longitudinal follow-up surveys of learndirect learners. This is in order to assess what longer term benefits learndirect learning may bring - for example improvements in their employment status, in their skills levels, progression onto qualifications and in their ongoing participation in adult learning
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Understanding the adult learning market; segmenting the market according to attitudes to learning
Making sense of the market for adult learning by segmenting adults according to how interested in learning they are.
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Ufi/learndirect: a strategic evaluation
In 2003 DfES commissioned IES to undertake an independent strategic evaluation of Ufi/learndirect and to establish what impact learndirect made to learners' lives. This research summary outlines the key findings
Evidence of the impact of Ufi/learndirect on individual learners, on employers and on the learning market in general.
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Ellis Pilot - A research summary
This research project looks at the appropriateness of the ELLIS packages in Ufi/learndirect centres to support the learning of English for speakers of other languages
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Evaluating learndirect games for learners with Skills for Life needs - A research summary
During 2001/02 Ufi commissioned two educational computer-games (Max Trax and Runner) designed to diversify the delivery and the appeal of its courses to the Skills for Life audience. This summary outines research conducted by the Institute of Education on behalf of Ufi Ltd to evaluate how effective these games are in engaging learners' interest and supporting their needs.
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learndirect - its contribution to workforce development; evidence from employers and employees
The results of research with SMEs to test their awareness and understanding of learndirect and to obtain feedback from SME customers
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