The Learning Excellence Achievement Pathway (LEAP) is a framework to support student learning and digital literacy

1. The Learning Excellence
Achievement Pathway (LEAP) - A
Framework to Support Student
Learning & Digital Literacy
Dr. Emily McIntosh, PFHEA
Director of Student Life
University of Bolton
e.mcintosh@bolton.ac.uk
@emilythemac

2. An Emerging Approach to Institutional LD
• The emerging “LEAP” Landscape: Student Experience and
Learning, Teaching & Assessment Strategies (2015-2020)
• Articulating a model of Early Intervention & Transitional
Support (EI):
• Bolton Student Diagnostics and Learning Analytics (evolving
process)
• Different provision: study skills modules, “Skills for Success”,
Bitesize Study Skills, BISSTO online.
• Phase 1, 2 and 3 of EI Approach

3. Early
Intervention
&
Transitional
Support (EI)
Model

4. The Framework - Key Considerations
Consistent approach to
student LD across the
organisation
Underpinning,
highlighting and
championing student
LD & digital literacy
Seamless integration of
curricular, co-curricular
and extra-curricular
enhancement
Systematic review /
audit of ALL skills and
scholarship modules at
HE3 & HE4
Review and audit of ALL
co-curricular and extra
curricular activity
across the organisation
Agreed methodology to
identify a thematic
structure for different
sections

5. The LEAP Framework
Coherent, coordinated
framework for the
development of learning
and skills
Expanded and thematic
arrangement of content
Differentiated levels
Visual, eye-catching
framework for easy-
identification and
awareness-raising

6. The LEAP Framework (Level 1)

8. • LEAP Online – 44 online modules
on a range of subjects including
academic writing, time
management, referencing, careers,
using Moodle and much more!
• LEAP Workshops – lunchtime
hands-on sessions on all the above
topics
• Micro-credentialing - digital
badges available – track your
progress and discuss with tutors
Case Study – LEAP Online

9. Informing Learner Analytics