JISC RSC YH Exchange News

The latest JISC Inform is now available in an online version, Inform Plus, showcasing extra content, an interactive timeline, podcasts and videos as well as the usual spread of news from across JISC’s work.
This autumn edition looks at how digital technologies are helping learning providers reach out locally as well as internationally.  There is also [...]

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Excellence in e-Learning Forum
10 Feb 2010
10:00 – 16:00
Leeds City College, Park Lane Campus, Leeds, West Yorkshire
The Excellence in e-Learning forum meetings are a means of updating the FE & Skills sector on regional and national developments in e-learning.
The forum meets three times a year and provides the opportunity for discussing and sharing ideas and developments [...]

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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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The latest case study from our region has gone live on the Excellence Gateway!
T-centrix: A solution to digital signatures
T-centrix has created secure digital signatures. For the first time, online items can be reliably authorised by a signatory. Learners’ work can be securely assessed online and administration processes can become paper-free.
To read more, go to www.excellencegateway.org.uk/259958
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Generator Workshop
11 Jan 2010
10:00 – 16:00
University of Leeds, West Yorkshire
During the day we aim to develop your confidence when using Generator plus a thorough understanding of its functionality and application.
Our objective will be to equip you with the knowledge to use Generator effectively, developing an understanding of the application of Generator to your technology planning [...]

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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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Meet the JISC RSCs at the AOC Conference between 17-19th November:
The JISC Advance exhibition stand – find out how the newly created JISC Advance can support you. Representatives from the JISC RSCs and JISC services will be available at stand 40/43, as you enter the main exhibition hall, throughout the conference.
Celebrate the launch of a [...]

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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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Learning Technologist Forum
2 Nov 2009
09.30 (tea and coffee for 10.00 start) – 15.00
Kirklees College, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
• Do you use technology to develop learning resources?
• Do you assist lecturers to develop teaching and learning technologies?
• Do you collaborate with staff to research, develop, evaluate and apply innovative learning technologies that are pedagogically driven?
• Does learning [...]

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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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