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The opportunities for liberal education and the open university to provide education in information society skills will be increased, with special attention given to the ageing population. The competencies of adult

Assistive Technologies (ATs) and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) may improve quality of life, extend length of community residence, improve physical and mental health status, delay the onset of serious health problems and reduce family and care-giver burden.

While the ageing of the population around the world raises serious concerns about social security, pensions, long-term care, health care and family systems, digital-age tools have been proposed as possible resources to improve outcomes. Considerable literature has appeared suggesting that Assistive Technologies (ATs) and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) may improve quality of life, extend length of community residence, improve physical and mental health status, delay the onset of serious health problems and reduce family and care-giver burden.

E-learning at the Department of EnglishThe integration of e-learning activities within traditional course formats is strongly promoted by the Department of English in accordance with the teaching strategy of the university. E-learning courses developed at the Department have won international awards and further an effective increase in learning performance. E-learning has opened up many new opportunities for students, while it has also presented some new challenges. The best way to approach an online learning experience is to jump in at the deep end with your eyes wide open. You need to understand that there is a lot of hard work involved, and that there will be times when the whole thing can seem a bit overwhelming. However, if you stay focused on your objectives, and manage your time well, you will find e-learning to be a very rewarding and liberating experience. Before starting to think about specific strategies to ensure your success in an online learning environment, please understand the following.

The ETC's eTeaching Certificate program is designed to provide the essential tools and strategies for the effective design, development, and delivery of online instruction.

The program is open for faculty, administrators, staff, trainers, and others interested in teaching in the online environment, both within and external to the University of Tennessee.

E-Learning   Chronos   The e-learning tutorial Chronos deals with the business case for sustainable development. It is intended as a straightforward introduction for employees that can help organisations move sustainable development thinking into the mainstream.   Companies know that if sustainability is to be embedded in their organisations, their staff will need training. E-learning provides a practical and cost-effective alternative to a conventional training course.   There are now more than 200 organisations through the world using Chronos, with a total of around 150,000 user licences. Some, including Shell, Rio Tinto, and Philips, have customised Chronos to their own requirements, which can include corporate branding as well as video messages from their own executives. The software has been translated into Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese and standard Portuguese.   Chronos was developed in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. It is available via the Internet and on CD-ROM.