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In general information technology is referred to as IT but
in the education world it is referred to as ICT - information
and communications technology. Useful terms to understand
are D-learning (distance learning), E-learning (electronic
learning) and M-learning (mobile learning). M-learning is
the delivery of learning to students who are not keeping a
fixed location or through the use of mobile or portable technology,
whereas e-learning is an alternative to classroom learning.
Further information, research, reports, and initiatives in specific areas are available by using the navigation on the right hand menu.
See also:
For further information, visit:
BECTA (British Educational Communications and Technology
Agency) is the Government's key partner in the strategic development
and delivery of its information and communications technology
(ICT) and e-learning: www.becta.org.uk/.
BECTA houses the ICT in Schools programme (formerly
the National Grid for Learning programme), which is the Government's
key initiative for improving ICT provision in schools: http://partners.becta.org.uk/index.php?section=rh&rid=11262
Learndirect, developed by University for Industry-
who have reponsibility for the 800 online learning centres
in England and Wales, has a remit from government to provide
high quality post-16 learning: www.learndirect.co.uk
NIACE (National Institute for Adult Continuing Education)
learning through ICT: www.niace.org.uk/research/ict/Default.htm
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