Linqed educational network 2008-2013
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Linqed educational network2008-2013
Pretoria, May 27, 2013Govert van Heusden (Linqed promoter at
ITM)Lai Jiang (Linqed coordinator)
Agenda
• Where we came from• Choices Pretoria workshop• Self-assessment of 6 years• Preliminary suggestions for 2014-2016
Main facts
• Origin: among institutional and strategic network partners (ITM-DGD FA3 2008-2013)
• Aim: networking for capacity strengthening in higher education
• Planning / monitoring: log frames developed (2008: for network, and in 2010 for 3 specific projects)
• Management: Linqed Assembly, Executive Committee, Linqed coordinator, and ad-hoc task forces (e.g. e-learning TF in 2010)
• Activities: annual workshop and EC meeting and specific projects (exchange, e-courses)
• Funding: DGD for 6 years (Jan 2008 to Dec 2013): 320.000€
We defined 2 key processes
• NETWORKING TO LEARN (N2L), a process of jointly learning about quality assurance in higher education,
• from sharing our experience and sharing information• to developing guidelines, … (and researching together?)
• LEARNING TO NETWORK (L2N): 3 dimensions• identifying dynamic “objects (content)” (that meet
members objectives) –Task or cognitive dimension• resource management, communication & coordination
and decision making – Network or structural dimension
• trust, rules or agreements between members – Relational dimension
Members 2013 (n=14)
Kick-off workshop Antwerpen November 2008
History (N2L)Year Input Workshop Output
May 2013
Critical thinking homework (critical thinking exercise, thesis supervision problems), CAP experience, members’ course descriptions, feedback exchange project
UP Pretoria
Guidelines for alignment of courses / modules?Supervision approach for critical thinking defined?First CAP survey results?Exchange projects further developed
May 2012
CAP self-assessment survey (pilots)Thesis survey (and examples thesis and thesis instructions )Presentations (e-learning / exchange)
PUCE Quito
Topic 3rd E-learning module defined3 exchange projects plannedThesis QA defined as topics for exchangeJoint CAP evaluation research planned
May 2011
Posters on exchange demand and offerPresentations on e-learning experienceReport Telemedicine workshop in Antwerp
UGM Yogyakarta
Log-frames projects finalised (2011-2013)Exchange guidelines agreedE-learning modules: online multimedia use, e-tutoringFramework for CAPs14 institutional plans (our journey)
Dec 2009
Assessment examples (tests, exams)Curriculum design examplesQuestionnaire on Quality in EducationEssay about Q and QA (written by AP)
INAS Rabat
3 (4) Projects defined: QA e.g. student assessment, (website), e-learning capacity, exchange activities
Nov 2008
Expectations surveyMember presentations
ITM Antwerp
Focus (Quality in Education)
Linqed workshop Rabat December 2009
History (N2L methods)
Year Workshop Teaching & Learning Methods
May 2013 UP Pretoria Peer reviewInfographic use“Critical thesis supervision”
May 2012 PUCE Quito Role plays exploredPecha-Kucha / Ignite presentationsFishbowl session (conversation)
May 2011 UGM Yogyakarta Market place (posters)Clicker (in class) voting systemWorld health championship game (self-assessment while playing)
Dec 2009 INAS Rabat The Socratic conversation, “de Bono’s” 6 thinking hats
Nov 2008 ITM Antwerpen Carousel, Educational Market, case presentations, small group work, feedback sessions, exploring sessions (scenario building)
Linqed workshop Yogyakarta May 2011
History (L2N)Year Input Workshop Output
May 2013
EC meeting Bangalore (Jan. 2013)Self assessment 6 years of membershipPriority survey next 3 years (FA3-III)
UPPretoria
Draft strategic plan 2014-20163rd rotation EC membersNew website structureStructured task dimension for (next) workshops
May 2012
EC meeting AntwerpPresentation of two potential new members
PUCE Quito
Evaluation criteria for Linqed 20132nd rotation EC members
May 2011
EC meeting AntwerpHERA mid-term external evaluation of LinqedBreakfast at Borobudur, visit Yogya and singing dinner
UGM Yogyakarta
1st rotation EC membersNew member: UMU UgandaExchange projects: application and evaluation formsWS report, 1 newsletterUMSS Cochabamba joined the tropEd Network
Dec 2009
EC meeting PretoriaTask force meeting (Quality in Educ)Visit Rabat, dancing dinner
INAS Rabat
Draft statutesNetwork named: Linqed (+ logo)www.linqed.orgNew member: IPK Cuba, WS report, 2 newsletters
Nov 2008
Presentation of all membersCooking together
ITM Antwerpen
Structure defined (EC appointed), First relations establishedJoint decision making stared, Workshop report
Mid-term evaluation (HERA, 2010)
Common goals
Knowledge sharing and creation
Capacity development
Communities of practice
Relationship & trust
Participation
Goodwill
Interdependencies
Cohesion
Structure & governance
Interorganisational coordination
Tasks and responsibilities
Flow of resources
Cognitivedimension
Relational dimension
Structuraldimension
LINQED
Mid-term conclusion
HERA Recommendations for the Linqed Network
• Consolidate what has been achieved so far (in terms of activities, products, participation) and work on creating more dynamism among the current partners
• Try to increase the communication flows, both virtual (website, e-communications) and face to face (workshops, sideline events at international conferences or Joint Partner Meetings)
• Keep the focus on knowledge sharing, capacity building and creation of communities of practice
Linqed workshop Quito May 2012
N2L The way it works…
We ask ourselves
1. How are things currently done in our institutions?
2. How should it or how can it be done better?
3. What does science tells us; evidence-base, theory?
4. Should, can we develop and apply a common framework (guideline, criteria and/or standards) for QA?
In each workshop(e.g. Pretoria)
N2L The way it works…
Exchange on practice, problems?
Bring in further evidence
Guideline, best practice & testing
Exchange on practice, problems?
Bring in further evidence
Guideline, best practice & testing
Exchange on practice, problems?
Bring in further evidence
Guideline, best practice & testing
Studentassess-ment
QA thesisprocess
QA coursedesign
Education & Quality: Choices 2013
N2L Choices for Pretoria workshop • Sharing experience with self assessment of
competency assessment programmes’ (CAPs)
• Reflect on thesis supervision; exploring the critical thinking approach
• Exchange on course alignment
Education & Quality: Choices 2013
N2L Choices for Pretoria workshop (continued) • Learn from experiences with drafting or
implementing exchange projects. We can plan new projects
• Reflect on the e-learning initiatives and identify future orientations for our joint e-learning course
• Use innovative methods e.g. Fostering critical thinking (supervision method), use of Infographic (presentation method)
Learning to network: Choices 2013
L2N in Pretoria workshop • Discussion of self-assessment of 6 years membership
• Preparing a strategic plan for (2014-2016)
• Preparing jointly the concept of the 6th Workshop (venue & task dimension)
• Reviewing of Linqed statutes, budget and new website
• Appointment of 2 new EC members
Linqed 2008-2013
Results of our self-assessment
Institutional / Personal benefits?
Institutional benefits•Overall yes: 11/11
– 3/11: benefits are slow
•From sub-projects: quality assurance: 8/11 and from eLearning / exchange: 6/11
– few concrete examples
Personal benefits•Reflection on quality at personal level is stimulated•Many mention personal efforts to improve teaching
– few concrete examples
•Use of new teaching methods was triggered•Getting acquainted with the diversity/richness in education in the network
Most beneficial project?
So far most beneficial sub-project? (n=11)
Embedding?
2/11 stated embedding as a success; due to good communication and political will
Barriers mentioned:Too few people involved in Linqed (no critical mass at home institution)Education is very conservative, its anyhow difficult to change anythingIn fact, after a Linqed workshop, an institutional workshop should followFeedback by Linqed workshop attenders is difficult due to time constraints and workloadLinqed workshop attender not involved in QA (decisions) at the home institutionNo communication system in the home institution for Linqed issuesLanguage barrier: mainly from English to SpanishAcademic staff often aren’t that interested in educational QA aspects
Learning to network?
• Linqed provides opportunities to improve education (11/11)
• Bringing personal concerns to the network: 2/11 say it’s difficult
• Question raised: do the right people attend the workshops?
• Members do consider Linqed is on the right track for networking, but progress is slow!
• Unfortunately language differences created a barrier• Annual workshops are key (11/11)• Continuity in networking between workshops is difficult
Suggestions?
• Workshops with more participants? More decision makers (different participation rules)?
• Communication systems for Linqed issues in member institutions to be created?
• Networking between workshops via social media for example?
• Virtual meetings (EC and open to other members)?
• Strengthen regional nodes, less language issues?
Suggestions (contin.)?
• Achieve more visibility through network products?• New strategies for Linqed embedding?• Activities to help members to make use of QA
guidelines developed in the network?• Easier admin. processes for exchange projects?• Regularly revise and define new priorities for the
network.
2014-2016?
What should be taken into accountif we continue with Linqed in FA3-III