JISC RSC YH Exchange News

Research and development in the Learning and Skills Sector

rscyhexchange — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:31:30 +0000

Keeping abreast of research in the Learning and Skills Sector Friday 11 December 2009 9:30am – 4:35pm Thistle Marble Arch Hotel, Bryanston Street, London W1H 7EH This conference will count towards the 30 hour CPD requirement for all FE staff. It will be of interest to all those working in the Learning and Skills sector, particularly: Practitioners, Managers Tutors, [...]

Commercial radio archive online for the first time

rscyhexchange — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:23:56 +0000

The UK’s first online commercial radio sound archive has been launched with JISC funding, preserving over 5,000 searchable recordings including the first hour of UK commercial radio in 1973, coverage of five UK general elections and the end of apartheid. The collection is available online for researchers, lecturers and students at the LBC / Independent [...]

LSIS releases free management toolkits for ACL, WBL and Specialist Colleges

rscyhexchange — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:51:53 +0000

A BETT-award winning range of interactive toolkits for managers to help learning and skills providers raise standards is now available free of charge from the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS). Earlier versions cost more than £500 per organisation. The Leadership Toolkits comprise a suite of bespoke online, interactive resources tailored to meet the needs of [...]

JISC funding opportunities and Invitations to Tender for 2009/2010

rscyhexchange — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:14:02 +0000

JISC has issued roadmaps of the 2009/10 future Grant Funding opportunities. Aspects of activity covered include Research, Learning and Teaching, Organisational Support, Infrastructure and Resources. Eligability for funding varies (HE or HE in FE and between England and the devolved countries), so it is advisable to check this carefully before proceeding with any applications. http://www.jisc.ac.uk/fundingopportunities/futurecalls/grant.aspx The [...]

Extension to eCPD Programme

rscyhexchange — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:43:45 +0000

The LSIS eCPD programme provides a national structure that organisations in the learning and skills sector can use to raise standards in the effective use of e-learning. Individuals can use it to generate evidence towards recognised national awards, or as part of their CPD requirement from the Institute for Learning. Right from the start, there was [...]

Numeracy in the spotlight on Excellence Gateway

rscyhexchange — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:58:21 +0000

The Excellence Gateway has developed a new content theme to support numeracy. The Leitch Review of Skills recently highlighted that numeracy plays a very important role in the economic development of the UK. The Review proposes that, by 2020, 95% of adults should have numeracy skills at Entry Level 3 – identified as the minimum skills [...]