Using the PDP

I do not think that the learners are using the PDP to its full potential and I need to try another tactic to engage them. We have arranged another event for the whole Diploma team and this time I am going to bring my colleague, Angela, who is the eLearning link person for the school of CIT in the hope that she will be able to work with tutors and support them with their use of the Learner Portal.

We have also discussed ways that we can engage the staff and learners and to get them to see the value of its' use, and she has suggested that I post a question on the discussion boards in both courses in video form. As the learners studying for the Higher Diploma have been given devices to record audio for their media projects, they will be able to record their responses to the discussion and upload. Provided I frame the question and also provide a bit of background to the use of the PDP, I hope to get some more valuable feedback. Although they have already contributed to the discussion board, it feels very much like "I've been told I have to do this, so I will do as I am told"!

I do not think they can see the value that the PDP could add to their learning experience and I hope to be able to change this. I am going to provide an example of a PDP with which to inspire them and to allow them to see how it could really help them.