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Access Grid Nodes for remote training provision for work-based learners

Lead Institution: Wiltshire College

Outputs

  • Commissioning of large screen, twin ptz camera installation with full audio management to deliver Access Grid sessions, complemented by ceiling-mounted projector and pull-down screen for “lecture delivery” 
  • Transfer to VisimeetTM software (currently in process)
  • Refurbishment of room in several stages to achieve “business-facing” quality of environment
  • Collaboration during development with AGN expert at University of Bath
  • STEM employer survey of videoconferencing for training purposes undertaken and processed
  • STEM employer database developed
  • Staff trained on use of kit
  • Review of project with STEM Ambassador
  • Publication of HE STEM News article (p. 14)
  • The project has triggered development of internal processes to steer STEM development, including the commencement of work to develop a STEM Strategy and deliver a STEM fair in the next academic year

Associated outputs funded by other sources, but integrated with this project:

  • Increased bandwidth invested in for the college to support AGN
  • Refurbished room itself complemented by extensive refurbished specialist facilities for STEM delivery directed at collaboration with schools in Wiltshire (see college publication below):

Wiltshire Times article

  • Development of protocols to ensure capacity to respond to enquiries/opportunities to work with employers and provide advice
  • Development of sister mobile VisimeetTM supporting kit at another Wiltshire College site. 

Staff involved

Mark Thompson
Wiltshire College