Aqua-tnet

A key academic resource for discourse on contemporary education pedagogy and trends in technology enhanced 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."

Useful resource for writing learning outcomes

An initiative to encourage and help develop open and distance education in the Asia Pacific region. Contains reports, resources and links.

Quick background on learning theories useful in designing courses

Reports, resources and links on education issues in Asia

In consonance with the mission of Commonwealth of Learning, Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia promotes the meaningful, relevant, and appropriate use of information and communication technologies to serve the educational and training needs of Commonwealth member states in Asia.

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

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

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

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.

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

Educational animated videos that are packaged with quiz and further resource links. Most revolutionary is that they (and any YouTube video) can be customised by tutors for inclusion in the online or blended learning courses

Community built educational courses using the Wikipedia model