Planning & Designing Technology-Rich Learning Spaces

This resource is built around four phases: Anticipation; Imagination; Implementation and Evaluation. We hope to inspire you to think about what is possible and give you some practical advice on how to put your vision into practice with regards to Planning & Designing Technology-Rich Learning Spaces.

Effective Use of Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs)        

Introduction to VLEs; Computer Mediated Conferencing; e-Assessment; Designing for Sustainability; Managing for Sustainability; e-Portfolios; Evaluating Your Practice

Creating a Managed Learning Environment (MLE)        

Introduction; Why Might You Want an MLE?; Understanding Your Organisation; Gathering Requirements; Technology Options; Designing an MLE; Implementing an MLE; Embedding MLEs into institutions

Implementing e-Learning - A Toolkit for Institutions (produced for the Scottish Funding Council)  

Introduction; Core Good Practice Models; The Analysis Phase; The Planning Phase; The Implementation Phase; The Review Phase

Implementing an Electronic Document and Records Management (EDRM) System      

Introduction; Positioning; Project Management; Information Gathering and Analysis; Feasibility Study and Options Review; Making the Business Case; Defining a Statement of Requirements; Procuring the Solution; Managing the Implementation; Measuring the Results; Project Closure

Implementing the Ferl Practitioners' Programme (FPP)      

Introduction to FPP; Pre-Implementation; Strategic Approach; Start-up and Planning; Managing the FPP; Project Team/Working Party; Communications and IT Infrastructure; Risks and Issues