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An Update from RSC Eastern

The usual RSC Update from the forum meeting is available here for reference.

Accessibility and Assistive Technology

Toolkit: We have recently updated our accessibility and assistive technology toolkit. It is available for you to explore here, today. We can also loan the equipment out to you, should you wish. Please contact Maryse or Gerard if interested. Techdis Assistive Technology Scheme

EduApps: This time last year we had started to distribute AccessApps memory sticks. This initiative has now developed to include applications specifically aimed at learners and teachers. Keep up with the latest updates here: www.eduapps.org

Support for the E-Guides programme

Regional Support Centres will be working closely with NIACE to offer E-Guides Plus training. In this region, this will be in addition to our successful E-Guides day. Please watch this space for details of forthcoming events. We are looking for suitable venues, please get in touch if you would like to host an event.

Details of forthcoming E-Guides training

Events

• VLE forum Our next meeting will be on the 6th November at Suffolk New College.
• Generator Training Regional training session on the 10th November.
• Moodle training Early December, please watch this space.

For a full list of forthcoming events, please see our website. Please note that the RSC e-skills resources are available on our Moodle. Please see Catherine or Malcolm for further details.

The RSC e-Skills programme

Please note that the RSC e-skills resources are available on our Moodle. The pilot phase is complete. If you would like to offer this programme at your organisation, please see Catherine or Malcolm for further details.

Funding Opportunities

WBL e-learning Content Creation pilot programme:
http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/page.aspx?o=252965

Deadline for Technology Exemplar Networks is 30th October.

Time is running out – don’t miss out on funding opportunities, and the chance to participate in Phase 2 of the technology exemplar network

Further to our recent communication, please remember the closing date for applications to join the Technology Exemplar Network as a participating provider is fast approaching, and with interest levels high, we encourage providers to submit their application as soon as possible. The closing date is noon on 30^th October.

Grants are available to the successful participating providers for up to £15k delivering LSC funded learning programmes.

JISC RSCs are here to support to providers during the period of application.  In particular, they can offer support on the use of Generator; the technology improvement leadership tool, and how an applicant might use Generator to demonstrate the strength of their application to join the technology exemplar network.

It is not expected that managers or advisers from the JISC RSCs will respond to queries on the application process. These will be handled by the Association of Colleges (supported by the Association of Learning Providers) on behalf of Becta and the LSC.

Regular updates will be posted to the Becta website during the application process and, where appropriate, will be notified to managers and advisers within JISC RSCs. Frequently asked questions are also available on the Becta website.

The application form and guidance notes are available by clicking the respective links.

Please email us at exemplarnetwork@becta.org.uk if you are considering applying to become a participating provider in Phase 2 of the Technology Exemplar Network. Please include the name and type of your organisation; e.g. general FE college, sixth form college, land-based college, specialist college, work-based learning, offender learning, adult and community learning. This is not a commitment to apply but will allow us to monitor applications.

We look forward to hearing from you.

The comprehensive conference website is complemented by an active forum where you can find links to recordings of the main presentations.

Recordings of keynote sessions:

http://www.alt.ac.uk/altc2009/keynotes.html 

Highly recommended.

A few funding opportunities …

CAMEL Projects in association with NIACE

Launch/helpline open- 4^th August

• Closing date for proposal 11^th September
• Successful bids announced 12^th October

(Excellence, Improvement and Innovation Teaching and Learning Programme, Subject Learning Coaches funding)

MoLeNET Year 3 in association with LSN

Launch July

Closing dates for proposals 11^th September

• Interviews 1^st/2^nd October
• Successful projects informed

LIG 5 in association with ALP (this year includes a content development strand)

Prospectus launch 2^nd September

• Closing date for proposal mid Oct
• Successful projects informed 16^th Nov

Excellent day at Epping forest college.

Highlights for me were the lovely cartoon created by Andrew Hill and of course Lawrie’s keynote.

See website for full details:

http://info.rsc-eastern.ac.uk/events/event_details.asp?eid=558

http://twitpic.com/94s3l

This vibrant event featured presentations from Alastair Clark (NIACE), Terry Loane,  Cambridgeshire ACL, Bedfordshire ACL, Southend ACC, John Dalziel, Dave Foord and Paul Richardson.

Resources from the event are available from our website:

http://info.rsc-eastern.ac.uk/events/event_details.asp?eid=655

At Braintree College:

http://info.rsc-eastern.ac.uk/events/event_details.asp?eid=606

http://info.rsc-eastern.ac.uk/events/event_details.asp?eid=607

http://info.rsc-eastern.ac.uk/events/event_details.asp?eid=621