Briefing papers

Competency frameworks in practice
How competency frameworks can be effectively leveraged in the delivery of online learning.
9D programme design
The nine dimensions to consider in designing a programme of learning, and how they might be instantiated for undergraduate, postgraduate and CPD scenarios.
Student-oriented administration
Competitive advantage comes from flexible and efficient administration, and a student-centred approach has enormous benefits if it can be achieved.
The OPE model
An introduction to our Online Programme Enablement model, a holistic summary of how to build a global business in education.
Mass market means low quality, right?
Far from the mass market consideration needed for online learning design leading to lower quality learning, we believe the opposite is the case.
Avoiding the LMS-VLE system trap
An LMS/VLE is a big, often expensive, decision. It's vital that your choice doesn't become a trap. Building your content outside of the VLE really helps.