This is an excellent package of learning resources to use with adult learners in a wide range of contexts. It is closely referenced to the National Adult Numeracy Core Curriculum. It contains a good variety of materials catering for different learning styles, with audio support for those learners with low level literacy skills. Very flexible as the learner can choose when and where to use it, working at his own pace and the tutor can monitor it.’
OCR QA editor
‘Being able to pass detailed information on a student’s learning needs and styles through to the different college faculties during the first weeks on course has ensured that they get the level of support they need from day one. Our college staff has already reported significant increases in student motivation and attention whilst our learners feel that the college is looking after their individual needs. We hope that long-term retention and achievement gains will also be recorded.’
Janis Carson, dean of faculty, Glasgow College of Building and Printing
No matter where the tutors are located, so long as they have Internet access they can support their learners. This is a cost-effective way of utilising staffing resources.
TSG tracks everything your learners do in the system, from the initial screener and assessment to learning materials and practice tests. Tutors can see at a glance what stage each learner is at and what they have done. They can see where they are struggling and where they are ready to move on to the next level.
All this data can be used to create detailed and high-level reports, including reports for senior management and export into your MIS.
‘First UK Bus is pioneering the implementation of Skills for Life learning for employees. Working with managers and union learning representatives in two of our operating companies, we have piloted Target Skills: Initial Assessment over a four-month research period. The assessment was well received by participants: they found it non-threatening and interesting, and a new buzz has been noticed in the participating companies’ learning centres, reflecting the new Skills for Life activity.
‘We plan to roll out a Skills for Life strategy that includes a learning programme incorporating a customised version of the fully online Target Skills Gold system throughout the country.’
Clare Hannah, learning and development director, First UK Bus