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Generator is a tool for self assessment. It enables a learning provider to identify the impact that technology has in key areas of its business and then explore the elements that enable successful use of technology. Developed by Becta, it can play a key part in the effective use of technology.
It can be used across a whole organisation or within a part. It enables comparisons, for example of a curriculum area that uses technology with impact against one that doesn't. The analysis and discussion it provokes is the basis of strategic and operational planning.
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| 1 | Background to Generator
 Generator introduction Powerpoint presentation- This PowerPoint is an explanation by Becta of the main elements of Generator. Beware though - it is quite a big file (nearly 2 Mb)
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| 2 | The big picture: what is Generator for?
 Generator matrix Word document- This matrix shows the impact of technology on business areas against aspects that enable effective use of technology. This shows the extent of review possible - and helps in deciding what is needed in any particular case
- Generator output graphs Word document
- Output from Generator can be in a variety of visual forms. All you have to do is to work out what they mean.
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- Operating Generator Powerpoint presentation
This PowerPoint illustrates some practicalities of using the Generator tool. It includes:-
- full and quick reviews
- creating and completing a review
- sharing a review
- committing and publishing a review
- reports
- improvement resources
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| 4 | Using Generator
- Things to think about Word document
The key questions are not how you operate Generator, they are:-
- Why do you want to use it?
- What will it help you do?
- combined scenarios Word document
- These scenarios give you practice at deciding how best to use Generator.
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| 5 | Applying Generator to your own situation
- Planning form Word document
- This form asks you the key questions you need to answer if you are going to use Generator effectively. Time spent planning is never wasted!
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 RSC support PDF documentThis information sheet sets out the support available from your RSC for Generator and other tools to review your current state of e-maturity.
If you are from an East Midlands post-16 learning provider, including FE, 6th form, specialist and HE colleges, Adult and Community Learning and Work Based Learning, the RSC East Midlands would like to hear from you about your use of Generator. Contact us at the address below.  www.rsc-em.ac.uk file
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| 7 | Resources for training sessions
This section contains resources from the RSC Generator event in November 2009. Feel free to adapt and use for your own purposes - although we would appreciate acknowledgement of RSC support.
 Generator session framework file- This PowerPoint has activities and the session outline from the regional Generator session delivered by JISC RSC East Midlands in November 2009.
- Reflections from the Ether(pad) November 2009 Word document
- These are comments and reflections collected throughout the day from delegates. Reflection aids learning!
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| 8 | Using this course
The JISC Regional Support Centre for the East Midlands is one of 13 RSCs covering the UK. It's our job to support the development of e-learning and Information Learning Technology in FE, Sixth Form and Specialist Colleges, Adult and Community Learning, Work Based Learning and aspects of Higher Education. We cover teaching and learning, management, staff development, technical IT and business support. This course was devised by the RSC East Midlands. It is freely available for use by the clients of any RSC but copyright and usage restrictions apply (see link below) |
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