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A guide on 20 selected Web 2.0 tools for research purposes

A refereed e-journal covering all aspects of open and distance learning

"'Creative Classrooms' (CCR) are conceptualised as innovative learning environments that fully embed the potential of ICT to innovate learning and teaching practices. This report proposes a multi-dimensional concept for CCR intended to depict the systemic approach that is needed for the sustainable implementation of innovative and open learning environments using ICT across Europe. The aim is to provide educational policy makers, stakeholders and practitioners with thorough understanding of ICT-enabled innovation for learning, focusing on key elements that need to be addressed in order to innovate and modernise Education and Training (E&T) in Europe."

A commercial company providing free video-based online courses (pay for certification)

The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) is an intergovernmental organisation created by Commonwealth Heads of Government to encourage the development and sharing of open learning/distance education knowledge, resources and technologies. COL is helping developing nations improve access to quality education and training. The site contains both studies and policy documents and a wide range of open educational resources

Reports, resources and links on education issues in Asia

Site from Seafood Scotland with materials and resources to support school level education around seafood topics - including both fishing and aquaculture

The EC INSTALL project promotes inclusive education, equity and social cohesion while preventing university drop-out of students who need support to fulfil their educational potential because of disadvantages caused by personal, social, cultural or economic circumstances, INSTALL promotes acquisition of the key competence of Learning to Learn at the university level by developing and implementing the innovative Narrative Mediation Path targeted at groups of disadvantaged students. This is a narrative methodology aimed at sustaining the development of a reflexive competence which is based on the process of mentalisation of learning experience on the part of individuals.

Practical guide to Open Educational Resources (OERs) for research students from the UK Open University

Guide to Open Educational Resources (OERs) and using Web 2.0 services for digital scholars - from the UK Open University

Report from the UK Open University on exploring new forms of teaching, learning and assessment in the Internet age

Web based tool for managing polls and audience/class feedback via SMS, Twitter or Web with real-time updating of results (Commercial)

A commercial web-based tool to enable class interaction via any kind of computing device - Polls, discussions, quizzes etc.

Blog from Martin Weller of the Open University on Educational Technology, digital scholarship, open education, e-learning etc.

A social network set up to provide opportunities for collaboration between aquaculture educators and industry.

NTS aims to use ICTs as a tool to make the learning of science subjects more attractive and accessible. The project target groups are students from the general and vocational schools aged 13 to 18; teachers in science subject,plus college & university students attending science education courses (prospective school teachers in sciences) The project will establish a Virtual Lab, as an experimental virtual aid to science learning. This will serve as a platform for science lessons, as a database of teaching materials and as a hub for science-learning-related graphic aids and recorded and illustrated appealing experiments on Nano-Tech. It will include a Nano-Science Center, presenting to learners and their in-service or future teachers the miracles of the nano-technologies. A program for a week Science Camp training including hands-on experiments and demonstrations will be developed and delivered through the VL, this is a good step as an approbation of the contents and functionalities of the virtual lab.

The World Internet Project (WIP) is a major, international, collaborative project looking at the social, political and economic impact of the Internet and other new technologies. It also provides a gateway to individual country reports and partner organisations concerned with the development and use of the Internet.

T3 goal is to develop and validate an innovative teaching program to promote the use of advanced learning technology by university teaching staff; secondary school teachers; trainers involved in VET. Key features of the program will include: theoretical classes discussing the features and advantages of the new technologies; practical workshops, in which learners (university teaching staff, teachers and trainers) simulate learning sessions and familiarize with technologies; project work, in which learners will prepare learning projects for use in their own classes, implement the project, and evaluate the results; joint assessment of the results by participants in the program.

US-based site providing resources and links for both prospective online students and educators. These include links to open access courses and educational resources, blog articles and useful link collections