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This strategy assists the delivery of the University Learning and Teaching Strategy by promoting eLearning as a pedagogically driven initiative to enhance those learning experiences traditionally offered by Durham. It outlines the future plans and directions of the University's flexible, electronically supported, learning opportunities for all students and staff. This strategy defines a University-wide vision for supporting and developing existing and future electronically supported Learning and Assessment opportunities (later referred in this document with a prefix of ‘e'). While this strategy's primary focus is on learning, it broadly relates to all aspects of the student experience. We consulted on our draft strategy for eLearning in January 2008, via University Learning and Teaching Committee, Graduate School Committee, Faculty Learning and Teaching Committees, Heads of House and Senior Tutors' committees and the IT Strategy working group. This strategy should be considered along with the Durham University IT vision and upon its availability the IT strategy.

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.

“E-learning is learning which is enhanced, supported, mediated or assessed by the use of electronic media. E-learning may involve the use of new or established technology and/or the creation of new learning material; it may be deployed both locally and at a distance”.(E-Learning Strategy group June 2007) The University has stated through the Academic Strategy that one of its key objectives is to promote innovation in learning and teaching, including increasing the use of e-learning.

eLearning betrifft nicht nur die Bereitstellung von Technologie, sondern wird als eine Methode zur Verbesserung von Studium und Lehre verstanden. Der Einsatz der Neuen Technologien steht immer unter einem pädagogisch-didaktischen Primat. Die Universität Hamburg ist höchsten Qualitätsstandards in Forschung, Lehre und Dienstleistung verpflichtet.

Business eLearning The Business e-Learning Research Group is active in e-learning in a business context (both in HE and in the workplace). We work to promote research into appropriate strategies for e-learning in business, to share and develop research and best practice, and contribute to international conferences, publications and funding bids. Within Brighton Business School we conduct research and innovate into appropriate pedagogies for use online learning, and seek to disseminate our ideas through practitioner workshops and support for colleagues. We offer innovative and bespoke consultancy services in e-learning in a business and educational context.

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.

The e-Learning Research Group is now preparing detailed plans for its second year of research, beginning April 1 2009, in support of the UK Government’s Harnessing Technology strategy.

New Deal 50+ : No News Is Good News? A year has gone by since the Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) published any new data on the New Deal 50 Plus welfare-to-work programme. Up till April 2003 nearly 100,000 unemployed people over 50, who had volunteered to participate, had been helped into work by the programme.

It will build on the New Deal for work and policies in place or planned under the Skills Strategy e.g. free training in basic literacy, numeracy and ICT skills;