Following the success of the MoLeNET projects in 2007/8, the Learning and Skills Network (LSN) have announced that 4 million pounds of capital funding will be available, from the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) in 2008/9, for a further round of shared cost mobile learning projects.
The fund will be for both new colleges and those currently involved with an existing MoLeNET project. It will be available for equipment that is likely to include handheld devices such as handheld computers, mobile phones, MP3/4 players, mini notebooks, handheld games consoles and hardware for wireless networking.
Projects must be led by an English FE college although consortia including other types of organisation such as schools or work-based learning providers will be considered.
Evidence gathered from the 2007/8 projects, as well as trials in education and training contexts suggests that the use of handheld technologies and wireless networks can make a valuable contribution to improving teaching and learning.
It is anticipated that an invitation to tender will be available during the first week of September. The closing date for online bids is likely to be 6th October 2008. The LSN is currently in the process of writing to college principals to inform them of the funding.
On 18th September, the MoLeNet Dissemination Conference will take place in London and is an ideal opportunity to find out more about the projects. The event includes practical demonstrations of technologies, workshops and presentations on good practice examples, lessons learned and research and evaluation findings. It is aimed at a varied audience including college and school leaders, support bodies and agencies, funding council staff and learning technologists.
To find out more about MoLeNET, visit http://www.molenet.org.uk
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