Next Generation Learning Awards 2009: Deadline extended

July 25th, 2008 | FE & Skills | No comments

Next Generation Learning Awards 2009: Technology Excellence in FE & Skills
There are just a few weeks left for you to submit your entries for the Awards. To give more time for providers to get their entries in, the deadline has been extended to 31 July 2008.
These awards will reward all types of learning provider in [...]

Becta’s Next Generation Learning campaign

June 13th, 2008 | Adult & Community Learning, FE & Skills, Further Education, Higher Education, Specialist Colleges, Work Based Learning | No comments

Becta has launched its Next Generation Learning campaign. The website is dedicated to outlining "the positive impact that technology can have in education, how it can help all learners fulfil their potential and build a better future for the nation".
Accompanying this, there is a checklist for practitioners on how to start realising the [...]

Next Generation Learning Awards 2009

June 11th, 2008 | FE & Skills, Further Education | No comments

Becta has launched the Next Generation Learning Awards 2009 to seek out and identify all types of learning provider in the FE and Skills sector and to reward those across the whole system who are fully confident in the use of technology.
There are six sector awards and a special learner nominated award. Cash prizes [...]

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 [...]

Becta news: Star Awards & Next Generation Learning Awards

May 19th, 2008 | FE & Skills, Further Education | No comments

QIA Star Awards
Becta has now confirmed that it will sponsor the Innovation category of the QIA Star Awards. Now in their fifth year, the QIA Star annual awards recognise and reward individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the quality of learning that millions of people across England receive everyday.
This category is open to any [...]