JISC RSC YH Exchange News

JANET(UK) is pleased to announce the launch of the new JANET Certificate Service.
The service will offer a range of new features, through a simple online interface. This will enable the automated processing of certificate requests, for all .ac.uk and gov.uk domains, along with the ability to monitor and manage new certificates that are issued. This [...]

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The latest case study from our region has gone live on the Excellence Gateway!
Pennine Camphill Community College: Improving network efficiency for small organisations
Ideal for any small organisation, Pennine Camphill Community College found an open-source solution to an overloaded network that, at the same time, solved issues surrounding e-safety and e-security. Its solution increased the efficiency [...]

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Ever wondered what cloud computing is and means?
Common Craft has released the latest in its series of videos: “Cloud Computing in Plain English”.
The video is an easy-to-understand explanation of how cloud computing can help make your technology infrastructure more efficient and flexible.
View the video at: www.commoncraft.com/cloud-computing-video
Common Craft have a series of great videos on various [...]

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Erica’s students text messages in class. James lets his learners play video games. Sophie’s learners are chatting on Facebook.
And the result?
Erica receives instant feedback from students. James’s learners with disabilities have improved co-ordination. Sophie knows when her learners are struggling with coursework.
Do you know someone using technology to make an impact [...]

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Access Grid is a collaborative video conferencing tool where multiple sites from around the UK (or even around the world), can communicate and collaborate together in a single virtual location, called a virtual venue. This can be thought of as meeting in a video chat room on the internet.
Collaborative Tools for Teaching Workshop and Demonstration
12 [...]

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If you are considering attending a training course from QA Interquad, a national provider of technical and professional training, then you may wish to contact us first before booking, as a discounted rate has been negotiated by JISC RSC West Midlands.
QA Interquad provide training in a variety of technical subjects. More information is at: [...]

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One of JANET’s activities is to monitor and, where possible, influence developments in legislation that affect universities, colleges and schools as operators of large computer networks. A new blog has been launched that will provide updates on developing areas of law and regulation.
The blog will mostly be concerned with changes and developments: areas of [...]

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New research conducted by Ipsos MORI shows how academic library and IT services are budgeting for today’s economic conditions, but are in need of help to scenario plan for the long term impact of the recession.
‘The impact of the economic recession on university library and IT services’ report, commissioned by JISC, SCONUL and UCISA, contains [...]

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If you’re using video in teaching and learning but are struggling with the concepts and technicalities of getting it online, this course may be of use:
Encoding Digital Video for Streaming and Network Delivery
Presenters: Greg Newton-Ingham and Murray Weston
Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th November 2009 10.30 am – 5.00 pm
Although this is offered as [...]

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Congratulations to Matthew Rhodes, Technical Services Manager at Freeman College, on winning a £100 Amazon gift voucher, courtesy of the JISC Regional Support Centre for Yorkshire & Humber!
Matthew completed the national JISC RSC customer satisfaction survey over the summer and was randomly chosen as the winner from the Yorkshire and Humber region.
The customer satisfaction survey [...]

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