JISC RSC YH Exchange News

JISC RSC YH EVENT: How to use the Generator tool effectively (FREE)

rscyhexchange — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:22:26 +0000

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 [...]

Entries Open for Inaugural Evolution Awards #EvolutionAwards

rscyhexchange — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:20:20 +0000

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 [...]

Future funding of informal adult learning

rscyhexchange — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:29:42 +0000

BIS have asked Becta to initiate a discussion about the future funding of Informal Adult Learning via the Learning Revolution social networking site. This is your chance to influence future policy. They are interested in your thoughts on the future funding of informal adult learning. Rather than give you a prescriptive list of questions, they want [...]

Do educational institutions have a future? #jiscel09

rscyhexchange — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:20:04 +0000

Join Graham Attwell, Martin Weller (The Open University) and Rob Howe (University of Northampton), session facilitator, John Traxler, and other delegates in this year’s JISC online conference, Innovating e-Learning 2009 to debate the future of education on the 24th November. As part of the pre-conference buzz, Martin Weller has produced a short video interviewing his [...]

Virtual trenches immerse students in First World War poetry

rscyhexchange — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:13:42 +0000

With Armistice Day fast approaching a JISC project team has taken an unusual approach to ensuring that people continue to learn about the First World War. The First World War Poetry Digital Archive and the Learning Technologies Group at Oxford University have collaborated on an exciting new venture in the 3D virtual world Second Life to [...]

UK Online Centres Capital Grants Funding Available

rscyhexchange — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:30:55 +0000

The LSC has made capital funding available during 2009/10 for both new and existing UK online centres. The proposal focuses only on capital equipment needed, to support delivery of the entitlement to Digital Life Skills in UK online centres; supporting the most vulnerable people in society. The funding will be targeted to support activity in two [...]