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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 ------- Forwarded message follows ------- Priority: NORMAL Date sent: Mon, 10 Jun 2002 10:30:45 +0100 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 [log in to unmask] ------- End of forwarded message ------- Eleri Kyffin Harrow Learning Resources Centre Watford Road Harrow Middx HA1 3TP 020 7911 5000 X4112 FAX 020 7911 5952