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Case Studies

EG logoThe JISC RSC YH is currently sourcing examples of best practice in e-learning in the region to feature in the Excellence Gateway. If your organisation has implemented a successful project or has an example of good practice that you would like to share, please contact our Information Officer, Christine Comrie.

Yorkshire & Humber Case Studies

The latest case studies from the Yorkshire & Humber region are online on the Excellence Gateway:

RSC YH case study logo Greenhead College: Joining up curriculum, learning resources and the technical team

Summary: Greenhead College provides and streams video content via its virtual learning environment (VLE) to enable concurrent viewing of content for all students and staff 24/7. Greenhead has seen increased usage of its VLE, and has also removed the constraints of limited physical space for hard-copy collections in the library. A cross-organisational approach has brought together the ‘magic triangle' of curriculum, learning resources and the technical team, which has resulted in seamless access to targeted, subject-based learning resources.

To read more, go to www.excellencegateway.org.uk/266779

RSC YH case study logoWhitby & District Fishing Industry Training School: Using technology for learning is now first port of call

Summary: One learning provider has found using technology has helped with all aspects of a course – from induction and engagement to retention and assessment. The use of a range of equipment – from basic PCs to headcams and 3D software – has made a striking impact on learning. Find out how.

To read more, go to www.excellencegateway.org.uk/264987

Previous case studies include:

Pennine Camphill Community College: Improving network efficiency for small organisations

T-centrix: A solution to digital signatures

Calderdale College: The end of the classroom?

Hull City Council Adult and Community Learning: Facebook your learners for engagement and retention

Leeds City College: The e-staff development approach

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council ACL Department: Loaning equipment for learning in the community

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council ACL Department: The mobile classroom

Longley Park 6th Form College: LPTV – Networked TV for modern teaching

Harrogate College: RFID in the library

Wyke 6th Form College: Scattergun Technology - Ensuring something for everyone

York College: Build in e-Learning - Creating the flexible, mobile solution in the modern classroom

Craven College: Blog to get your learners to answer back!

Oracle Training Consultants: HairPod

Morthyng Ltd: Putting the “E” into the E2E process

North Yorkshire County Council: Recording inclusive evidence for learner progression

Calderdale Adult Learning: Resource management in the community

Rotherham College of Arts & Technology: The educational opportunities of Second Life

Calderdale College: Using social networking sites in teaching and learning

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