JISC RSC YH Exchange News

The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills has released a consultation paper on what more needs to be done by employers, learners and higher education providers to equip the workforce with the skills required for an innovative and competitive economy.
Deadline date: 7 July 2008
Details at http://www.dius.gov.uk/consultations/con_0408_hlss.html

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The West Yorkshire Lifelong Learning Network and Aimhigher West Yorkshire will be running a joint conference on:
“14-19 Diplomas in West Yorkshire – their Role in Enabling Progression into Higher Education”
On 23rd May 2008 at the Marriott Hotel, Leeds
The event will update you on developments of the 14-19 Diplomas and what they mean for progression into [...]

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There are still places available on the following e-Learning workshops Netskills are delivering in Manchester in May:
1. Collaborative e-Learning with Web 2.0 Tools, 13th May
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Communication and collaboration are key elements of the online learning process. Whilst many tools facilitate these activities, using them effectively requires careful design, planning and management.
This practical workshop will enable you [...]

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There is still time to contribute to the JISC RSC YH e-Learning Conference 2008.
“Learning Excellence: Making It Happen” will support delegates with e-learning issues by showcasing different approaches to learning using technology that demonstrate measurable impact on learners engagement, retention and achievement, as well as cutting edge approaches that are beginning to show a real [...]

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The JISC RSC YH is looking for a dynamic, highly motivated, well organized person to work specifically, through structured visits and organised events/workshops with HE Colleges and HE within FE (Further Education) Colleges in the Yorkshire and Humber region to provide support with e-learning strategy and the use of information and learning technologies. You will [...]

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Funding is always welcome in post 16 education, but the process of scoping out an idea, bidding and then running a successful project can seem daunting to busy managers and practitioners. This one day workshop takes you through the process of understanding the implications and opportunities of a funding call, deciding whether to apply and [...]

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The newly-revamped Excellence Gateway now features case studies on good practice in e-learning in post 16 teaching and learning.
Areas focused on are:
1. Improving teaching and learning
2. Improving responsiveness
3. Improving institutional effectiveness
New case studies are featured in the News section of the website: http://excellence.qia.org.uk/
The first case study from our region is now online. [...]

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EDINA would like to announce the following free training workshops for Digimap, Film & Sound Online and Education Image Gallery, open to staff members in UK higher and further education institutions:
Digimap (including all collections)
University of Sussex, Brighton
Tuesday-Thursday, 10-12 June 2008
Film & Sound Online / Education Image Gallery Institute of Education, University of London Tuesday 3 [...]

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Sheffield College is now recruiting for two online professional development courses, both starting in June – *LeTTOL* and *Getting to Grips with Moodle*
LeTTOL (Learning to Teach Online) will start on 26 June 2008, and finish in late October 2008. Two/three week holidays in August can be accommodated.
The core facts about the course are that [...]

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JANET Training will be running their ‘Using Logfiles for Security’ and ‘Managing IT Security’ courses at The Life Centre in Newcastle on the 8th and 9th May.
Using Logfiles for Security
8th May 2008
Logfiles are one of the most useful tools in detecting and investigating problems with computer systems. Logs can provide information about systems faults and [...]

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