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Members of the list may be interested in Online Education & Training, a long- standing course in the use of new technologies for language teachers, from the Institute of Education of London. It offers useful professional development, with a truly practical approach. The course is a general preparation for people connected with education who wish to learn more about internet teaching and learning. Within it there is a specific interest strand for language teachers who have special readings and tasks related to language learning. There will also be a choice of options related to the practical use of ICT, with readings and tasks related to the major themes of today, including social networking,mobile technology, SecondLife, and more. The next start is 9th March 2009. We suggest you register as soon as possible. The course carries 30 UK credits towards either a masters or a diploma and can be taken by 10 weeks distance study online. The fee is £Stg 654, which can be paid by bank transfer, credit card or instalments. A cheaper auditor registration is also available if you do not need the credits. More information about the course is at: http://www.ioe.ac.uk/english/OET.htm Course outline: http://www.ioe.ac.uk/english/OET2.htm Enquiries to Anita Pincas, Senior Lecturer, Institute of Education Email: [log in to unmask] The Area Studies Network list is run by the Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies, www.llas.ac.uk. LLAS is now a Subject Centre of the Higher Education Academy, www.heacademy.ac.uk