Funnily enough, I was just looking at this exact tutorial as part of my
evaluation of DNER projects in relation to learning objects metadata and
re-usability. (See my signature below if you're interested). I noted
that they use ADAM as an example of a subject gateway. This is wonderful
(I used to work on ADAM); but I found it interesting that they don't
mention that ADAM has not been added to or updated in 2 years! Perhaps
they are just using ADAM as a space-filler until the new Creative Arts
and Industries Hub gets going. However, users of the tutorial should be
made aware of ADAM's present limitations!
Regards,
Sarah Currier
Eleri Kyffin wrote:
>
> This now includes an art, design and media tutorial - which I've tried
> and seems to be good. I'd be interested in people's comments on it
> as we're thinking of incorporating it into info skills.
> Eleri
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> Send reply to: "Welcome to Lis-infoskills." <[log in to unmask]>
> From: Philip Pothen <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: New Virtual Training Suite Tutorials Launched Today
> To: [log in to unmask]
>
> ESTELLE MORRIS PRAISES NEW FREE INTERNET
> RESOURCE FOR
> FURTHER EDUCATION
>
> A national Web initiative offering free online training in
> Internet skills to students and lecturers in further
> education are being launched today [June 10] at
> www.vts.rdn.ac.uk.
>
> Building on the success of the 40 higher education
> tutorials launched last year, the 11 new "teach yourself"
> Web tutorials in the Resource Discovery Network (RDN)
> Virtual Training Suite will enable students in further
> education to find high quality information on the Internet
> to support their course work.
>
> Secretary of State for Education and Skills, Estelle
> Morris, said: "The potential of the Internet to support
> education and work can only be met if people have the
> skills and inspiration to use it. That is why I am glad
> that the RDN Virtual Training Suite is now offering 11 new
> tutorials which will provide a helpful overview of what the
> Internet can offer for anyone studying or teaching at a
> college or university".
>
> "The fact that these tutorials can be taken at any time
> over the Web for free means that they can help anyone learn
> at a time and a place that suits them. I hope that large
> numbers will take advantage of this and discover how the
> Internet can enhance their studying."
>
> The RDN Virtual Training Suite offers self-taught training
> in Internet information skills. Each tutorial has been
> written by an expert "tour guide" - a further education
> teacher or librarian with knowledge of both their subject
> area and the Internet.
>
> The tutorials offer step-by-step instruction in Internet
> searching and information skills, such as critical
> evaluation. Online quizzes and interactive exercises
> lighten the learning experience and there is a glossary of
> Internet terms and a "Links Basket" to collect a personal
> list of useful Web links.
>
> Lecturers, librarians and IT trainers are encouraged to use
> these tutorials to support subject curricula, student
> induction, staff development and training in IT Key Skills.
> The skills covered map on to part of the Key Skills
> specifications for Information Technology, as defined by
> the Qualifications Curriculum Authority. Teaching Packs
> offer case study examples of how these tutorials can be
> used in different courses at levels 1-3, ranging from A
> Level to GNVQ and AVCE.
>
> The 11 tutorial titles are:
> · Internet for Art, Design and Media
> · Internet for Business Studies
> · Internet for Construction
> · Internet for Engineering (General and Automotive)
> · Internet for Hairdressing and Beauty
> · Internet for Health and Social Care
> · Internet for Hospitality and Catering
> · Internet for Information and Communication Technology
> · Internet for Leisure, Sport and Recreation
> · Internet for Performing Arts
> · Internet for Travel and Tourism
>
> Further Information
> The RDN Virtual Training Suite is available at
> http://www.vts.rdn.ac.uk and provides 50 subject-specific
> tutorials that teach Internet information skills.
>
> The Resource Discovery Network (RDN) is a national Internet
> service for learners, teachers and researchers funded by
> the higher and further education funding bodies and the
> Learning and Skills Council via the Joint Information
> Systems Committee (JISC), and by Research Councils such as
> the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). It is
> available at http://www.rdn.ac.uk
>
> The Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) promotes the
> innovative application and use of information systems and
> information technology in further and higher education
> across the UK and funded development of this resource.
>
> This project was co-ordinated by the Institute for Learning
> and Research Technology (ILRT) at Bristol University, in
> collaboration with the RDN and more than 20 UK colleges.
> Further information about ILRT is available at
> http://www.ilrt.bris.ac.uk
>
> ***************************************************************
> Dr Philip Pothen
> JISC/RDN Communications Manager,
> JISC Office,
> King's College London,
> Strand Bridge House,
> 3rd Floor,
> 138-142 The Strand,
> London WC2R 1HH
>
> Tel: 020 7848 2935
> Mobile: 07887 564 006
> Fax: 020 7848 2939
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> Eleri Kyffin
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Dept. of Computer and Information Sciences
University of Strathclyde
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