May, 2008Archive

Regional workshops in June & July to support CMALT accreditation for learning technology professionals: booking deadlines approaching

May 29th, 2008 | Adult & Community Learning, Events (All), FE & Skills, Further Education, Higher Education, Work Based Learning | No comments

CMALT is Certified Membership of the Association for Learning Technology, a national, cross-sector accreditation scheme through which you can gain recognition for your professional experience and capability in learning technology.
During June and July, ALT is offering regional workshops to help individuals undertake CMALT, and organisations interested in CMALT as a development option for staff find [...]

eSystems & ePortfolios - Sharing Best Practice (FREE Event)

May 29th, 2008 | Events (All), Higher Education, Peer Support | No comments

eSystems & ePortfolios - Sharing Best Practice
(A Joint Lifelong Learning Network Event)
Thursday, July 3 2008
9.30am – 4.00pm
EEF Sheffield, Broomgrove Conference and Training Facilities
59 Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield S10 2LE
The event is aimed at those working in Lifelong Learning Networks and/or involved in JISC HE in FE projects and is intended to bring people together who are [...]

Spaces still available on Netskills workshops in Newcastle in June

May 29th, 2008 | Events (All), Training, web 2.0 | No comments

There is still time to book onto the following workshops that Netskills will be running at Newcastle University in June.
1. Podcasting: A Practical Guide, 10th June ˆ only a few spaces available
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This workshop provides a practical guide to the planning and production of effective podcasts that will engage listeners. Participants will have the opportunity to [...]

RSC YH EVENT: E-Guide Forum Face-2-Face Event

May 28th, 2008 | Adult & Community Learning, Events (All), Events (RSC YH), FE & Skills, Voluntary Sector, Work Based Learning | No comments

The JISC Regional Support Centre for Yorkshire & Humber supports all LSC funded provision in the region in terms of e-learning and the strategies associated with this. As part of this brief, we also support all E-Guides in the region.
We recently carried out a survey around how e-guides could be supported and the overwhelming [...]

Upcoming BUFVC courses this June

May 28th, 2008 | Events (All), Higher Education, Training | No comments

The British Universities Film & Video Council (BUFVC) presents a programme of one-day courses taking place at their central London offices in June. Staff in BUFVC member institutions are entitled to a substantial discount on registration charges.
BUFVC are developing a live videoconferencing option on selected courses (marked with *). Participants using this service [...]

E-Guides sought to join a NIACE research project

May 28th, 2008 | Adult & Community Learning, FE & Skills, Voluntary Sector, Work Based Learning | No comments

NIACE is looking for current or former E-Guides to participate in the 6-month Becta-funded research project exploring the frequency, level and ways in which tutors develop their information and communications technology (ICT) and e-learning skills, as a part of their programme of CPD.
During the 6 months, they will offer support in helping you to complete [...]

JISC RSC YH e-Learning Conference 2008: Sneak Preview of Programme - Book now!

May 20th, 2008 | ***HOT NEWS!*** - The must-read posts, Adult & Community Learning, Events (All), Events (RSC YH), FE & Skills, Further Education, Higher Education, Offender Learning, Peer Support, Specialist Colleges, Training, Work Based Learning, web 2.0 | No comments

LEARNING EXCELLENCE: MAKING IT HAPPEN
JISC RSC YH e-Learning Conference 2008
Tuesday 10th June 2008 - University of Bradford
Sneak previews of the programme have been announced for the JISC Regional Support Centre for Yorkshire & Humber e-Learning Conference 2008, “Learning Excellence: Making It Happen”.
Book now to receive a FREE WEB CAM (while stocks last), kindly sponsored by [...]

LSC and JISC Collections Consultation for e-books for FE Colleges

May 20th, 2008 | Content Management, FE & Skills, Further Education | No comments

For the last five years the Learning & Skills Council (LSC) has substantially invested in infrastructure, support, staff training and content to encourage the use of technology in learning. This has been highly successful and has enhanced the learning experience for many students and improved retention and success rates in the sector. The Council is [...]

RSC London event: FAM Projects & UK Federation Services Online Event

May 20th, 2008 | Content Management, Events (All), Events (RSC YH) | No comments

FAM Projects & UK Federation Services Online Event
27th May 2008
14.00 - 15.30
Overview
This online briefing is aimed at learning resources, technical and management staff responsible for formulating and implementing access
management strategies in their institutions. This is the second of several online meetings to progress the dialogue and conversation on the
transition to federated access management. Building on [...]

Competition for 16-21 year-olds - Chance to win a week at Channel 4’s Hothouse

May 20th, 2008 | Adult & Community Learning, FE & Skills, Further Education, Higher Education, Work Based Learning | No comments

Tell it like it is
The search for tomorrow’s documentary voices
4Talent search for the Grierson: Sheffield Youth Jury
Go on, let it all out. Tell us what you think makes a good documentary. How you would create a film that changes the way others see the world around them. Like Smalltown Boy for example: a finalist at [...]