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> From: Online forum for SEDA, the Staff & Educational
> Development Association on behalf of Astrid Klaar
> Reply To: Astrid Klaar
> Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 9:36 AM
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> Subject: LSC Interactive TV project
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> Apologies for cross-posting
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> LSC Interactive TV Project
>
> Background
>
> The LSC is conducting a pilot project looking at the feasibility and
> effectiveness of using interactive digital TV as a way of attracting and
> engaging adults in to learning.
>
> In this pilot phase, the project will be aimed at improving literacy and
> numeracy, delivering bite-size activities, quizzes and games, as well as
> providing related information and signposting users on to other learning
> opportunities. The platforms for the pilot will be Sky and Telewest.
>
> The Service
>
> All the activities have been contextualised, so that users can choose
> topics that interest them, such as job skills, DIY, gardening, shopping,
> money matters, health, cooking and family matters. The pilot will run for
> 6 months from September 2004.
>
> Getting Involved
>
> If you are interested in using the service, it will be hosted on
> DirectGov's interactive TV channel on Sky Active (formerly UKOnline), and
> within the Learning section of Telewest
> .
> If you would like to be involved in the further development of the
> service, we would like to hear from tutors, learners and viewers who can
> give us their reactions and responses either by:
>
> * emailing [log in to unmask],
> * filling in the on-screen 'Tell us what you think' form on
> Sky or Telewest, or
> * filling in the Web form at
> www.e-innovationcentre.co.uk/KickstartTV/evaluation.asp
>
> Whichever way you choose, it will only take you about five minutes and
> your contribution will be enormously useful in shaping the future of the
> KickstartTV service.
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