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Web Links

AOC	http://www.aoc.co.uk	Beacon Awards and Profiles of Winning College Projects, et al
BECTA	http://becta.org.uk	The Government’s key partner in the strategic development and delivery of its ICT and e-learning strategy for the schools and the learning and skills sectors. Offers advice, tools and resources. Develops and disseminates robust evidence of emerging technology, of ICT’s impact on education and what works in the application of ICT to learning and teaching.
BT	http://www.btplc.com/innovation	The Innovation section of the BT site looks at current trends and emerging technology. This site is particularly relevant to those with a technical interest, who are interested in finding out about technology that is currently available, and what might become commonplace within the next 5 years.
CEL	http://www.centreforexcellence.org.uk	The Centre for Excellence in Leadership is the key national agency within Success for All, and exists to foster world-class leadership within the Learning and Skills sector. The website provides information relating to programmes for leadership development including for e-leadership.
City & Guilds	http://www.city-and-guilds.co.uk	E-assessment; E-learning
DfES	http://www.dfes.gov.uk	Departmental home page providing information about the learning and skills sector both within its own site, such as success for all, as well as links to external sites for providers, adult education, further and higher education, initiatives and services.
	http://www.dfes.gov.uk/publications/e-strategy/	Progress Report on the E-learning Strategy Consultation
Directgov	http://www.direct.gov.uk	The Government’s flagship digital service for finding and accessing government information and services electronically. Also includes a section on Education and learning
EiFEL	http://www.eife-l.org	European Institute for E-learning; E-Portfolio Project
e-learn International	http://elearninternational.co.uk	Access to the definitive Edinburgh Scenari
e-learning Europa	http://www.elearningeuropa.info	General site about e-learning and the European dimension. Operates as a portal for information for information about using ICT to improve learning.
EPIC	http://www.epic.co.uk	Site with White Papers on leadership and e-learning issues.

FERL/BECTA	http://ferl.becta.org.uk/movingforwardwithICT	6 themes; key messages; exemplar material
FERL/BECTA	http://ferl.becta.org.uk/policies	Policies and Strategies for using and developing ICT and e-learning
FERL/BECTA	http://matrix.becta.org.uk	Self-assessment tools and action-planning facilities; analysis is supported by comparative statements and indicators
FERL/BECTA	http://www.becta.org.uk/icttestbed	ICT Testbed Project; Evidence of the impact of ICT on learners
FERL/BECTA	http://www.becta.org.uk/etseminars	Expert Technology Seminars
FERL/BECTA	http://www.becta.org.uk/technews	Information about technology developments, trends and issues
FERL/BECTA	http://ferl.becta.org.uk	Ferl Practitioners’ Programme and Strand 6 – Demonstrating Transformation including Quality and Inspection
FERL/BECTA	http://becta.org.uk	ICT in Practice Awards;
GBN	http://www.gbn.com	Scenario and strategy consultancy. Contributed to Edinburgh Scenarios, and many other business, national and international scenarios. Many useful articles via the scenario thinking link on home page.
JISC	http://www.jisc.ac.uk	Supports FE & HE by providing strategic guidance, advice and opportunities to use ICT to support teaching, learning, research and administration.
JISC	http://www.jisc.ac.uk/elearning_pedagogy.html	This programme runs until August 2007 and seeks to improve the quality of e-learning across the post-16 and HE sectors. The programme focuses on 4 areas: e-learning and pedagogy; Technical framework and tools for e-learning; Innovation; and Distributed e-learning
JISC	http://jiscinfonet.ac.uk	Provides expertise in planning and implementing information systems. Infokits are the core resources, covering key frameworks and topics
JISC	http://jiscinfonet.ac.uk/InfoKits/risk-management	Risk Management Guidance, including institutional risk management
Lancaster University Centre for Studies in Advanced Learning Technology	http://csalt.lancs.ac.uk/csalt/	C SALT is the Centre for Studies in Advanced Learning Technology. Established in 1992 the Centre for Studies in Advanced Learning Technology (C SALT) at Lancaster University is one of Europe's leading academic research groups in the field of information and communications technology (ICT) applied to adult education and training. The Centre carries out basic and applied research. Its members are also closely involved in the education and professional development of workers in the e-learning industry, and in consultancy
Learning Lab	http://www.learninglab.org.uk	The Learning Lab provides support to all those involved in the design, development and use of learning technologies. For organisations seeking to make significant investments in ILT, the Learning Lab offers impartial advice, information, as well as showcasing examples of best practice. The website provides an overview of the kinds of support The Learning Lab can provide.
Lifelong Learning UK Limited (LLUK)	http://www.lluk.org.uk	Sector skills council covering FE/HE/ACL/WBL/and libraries, archives and information services – has a current activity homepage linking to ILT/e-learning home page. Re-launch of e-learning standards
Learning and Skills Council	http://www.lsc.gov.uk	This website holds both local and national documents reflecting the broad activities of the LSC as well as details of their circulars, and briefings. Key initiatives including the National Skills Strategy, and Success for All can be accessed. Many policy documents are held in the reading room. Good links to partner organisations.
Learning and Skills Network (LSN)	http://www.lsneducation.org.uk	This organisation evolved from LSDA to run and develop the programmes previously run by LSDA.
Learning and Skills Development Agency	http://www.LSDA.org.uk	At the end of March 2006, LSDA evolved into two separate organizations and two separate web sites. The new Quality Improvement Agency for Lifelong Learning (QIA) became the policy and strategic arm whilst the Learning and Skills Network (LSN) retained the existing programmes, research, training and consultancy work.
Learning and Skills Research Centre	http://www.LSRC.ac.uk	Access to the lsrc can be made through the lsda web site or going direct. The centre is the research arm of the lsda. Research publications including the Leading Learning Project can be accessed here as well as international findings eg ICTs and Education: Experiential Learning with ICTs.
Learning technologies	http://www.learningtechnologies.ac.uk	The latest info on the elearning professional development framework can be found on these pages. Details of events, conferences together with latest tools and services could make this a valuable web site. Effective practice and examples detailed. Can be accessed via the lsda page or direct
Life Long learning UK	http://www.lluk.org.uk	Web site has all you ever wanted to know about Standards e-learning standards/e-leadership standards ex-ENTO documents - links to all the major players
NCSL	http:/www.ncsl.org.uk	National College for School Leadership website includes leadership development programmes for e-learning and technology (SLICT) including case studies from participating schools
NESTA Futurelab	http://www.nestafuturelab.org	NESTA Futurelab explores new ways of using digital technology to enhance learning. Individuals and organisations may propose innovative ideas for NESTA to research and to test-bed. Follow the showcase link to see some recent innovative projects. It is of particular interest to those who are interested in expanding the ways in which digital technology is used in learning.
NIACE	http://www.niace.org.uk	Non governmental organisation promoting adult learning
NILTA	http://www.nilta.org.uk	AoC NILTA encourages active participation of staff in the use and exploitation of ILT. It seeks to do this through the exchange of ideas and the sharing of best practice. It also offers information, advice and support. NILTA is a membership-based organisation with commercial partners and has bases in all the regions. Visit the website to find out about events in your area.
NLN	http://www.nln.ac.uk	A Briefing Paper for Senior Managers ‘The Future of e-learning in the post-16 landscape
QCA	http://www.qca.org.uk	Information about qualifications and assessment, plus new thinking for reform (e-assessment and e-portfolios)
Quality Improvement Agency for Lifelong Learning (QIA)	http://www.qia.org.uk	The new Quality Improvement Agency for Lifelong Learning (QIA) will "champion excellence and innovation in the provision of learning and skills". They evolved from LSDA taking on the policy and strategic role.
SHELL	http://www.shell.com	Information on Shell’s use of scenarios for future gazing via the link to “about Shell” from home page – looking ahead - scenarios.
TechDis	http://www.techdis.ac.uk/	TechDis aims to be the leading educational advisory service, working across the UK, in the fields of accessibility and inclusion. TechDis aims to enhance provision for disabled students and staff in higher, further and specialist education and adult and community learning, through the use of technology. TechDis is a JISC-funded service (Joint Information Systems Committee).