AbilityNet is a registered national charity with over 20 years experience of helping people, regardless of age, health condition, disability or situation to adapt and adjust their information and communications technology (ICT) to make it easier to use.
ALT, the Association for Learning Technology, is a association which seeks to bring together all those with an interest in the use of learning technology. ALT aims to:
represent and support our members, and provide services for them;
facilitate collaboration between practitioners, researchers, and policy makers;
spread good practice in the use of learning technology;
raise the profile of research in learning technology;
support the professionalisation of learning technologists;
contribute to the development of policy.
Becta was the government agency leading the national drive to ensure the effective and innovative use of technology throughout learning. It was established in 1997, building on a predecessor organisation – NCET (National Council for Educational Technology).
Becta provided leadership to
embed the effective use of technology across the system in the most coherent, cost-effective way, now and for the future
ensure the market develops products and services that meet the needs of the education and skills sector and provide value for money
help plan for tomorrow's world.
Becta provided rigorous research and evaluation to evaluate the impact of technology on the education and skills system. It provided expert, independent advice to
help the front line make informed choices about technology and plan, buy and use it effectively
help learners and their families access technology, become involved in learning and stay safe online
ensure government policy takes full account of the opportunities and challenges technology brings.
Becta provided practical tools for the front line to
save time and money
improve teaching and learning
share best practice.
Becta closed on 31 March 2011.
There is a commitment by the Department for Education (DfE) and Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) to continue key areas of Becta's work. Arrangements are now in place to transfer the following functions and services:
policy development, liaison and support function – will transfer to DfE. This includes the provision of advice to policy leads and ministers on e-safety, and the promotion of e-safety issues and effective strategies.
research and analysis function – will transfer to DfE, and the Institute of Education (IOE) will host the research on a non-exclusive basis, ensuring its ongoing availability to a broad range of educators and researchers. The IOE has a strong strategic commitment to help researchers build on Becta’s research legacy with the support of London Knowledge Lab and links to the broader technology-enhanced learning community.
leading on the development of relationships with private and public sector suppliers and the function of nationally negotiating favourable pricing. The Department has recently signed a formal six-month extension to the current Microsoft MoU, which enables UK schools to access preferential educational software pricing. This extension runs until 30 June 2011 and the Department intends to use this period to negotiate a new successor MoU arrangement with Microsoft on behalf of UK schools.
ICT Services Framework function, which includes the development of future frameworks and support for ongoing ones –details of the framework suppliers announced in autumn 2010, along with details of other frameworks, can be found in the ICT section of this site.
three functions focused on national standards and authentication
development and maintenance of the online self-review framework evaluation tool for schools. This function will also manage external grant/contract for ICT Mark administration and promotion. Schools who wish to apply for an ICT Mark assessment can do so by using the online booking form. General information about the ICT Mark is available at the Naace website.
maintenance and development of the Information Management Strategy framework and online tool, to reflect legal, technical and practice developments
Where these activities continue to address the relevant FE and Skills aspects – in particular e-safety, the ICT Services Framework, information management and technical standards – DfE and BIS will work together to ensure appropriate coverage. DfE and BIS will continue to liaise about research into the use of technology in education and training.
Three specific functions concerned with good practice in the FE and Skills sector and the support of leaders and managers in their use of technology, have been transferred to the Learning & Skills Improvement Service (LSIS):
Generator technology benchmarking and improvement tool
TEN (Technology Exemplar Network)
online training to support leadership development in FE
Information about the LSIS responsibility for these functions can be found through the LSIS Excellence Gateway.
The archive of Becta's website and materials can be found on the National Archives.
Becta maintained a number of public mailing lists including the SENCO forum.
The Secretary of State’s message to the final meeting of the Becta Board is available to download.
Becta was the government agency leading the national drive to ensure the effective and innovative use of technology throughout learning. It was established in 1997, building on a predecessor organisation – NCET (National Council for Educational Technology).
Becta provided leadership to
embed the effective use of technology across the system in the most coherent, cost-effective way, now and for the future
ensure the market develops products and services that meet the needs of the education and skills sector and provide value for money
help plan for tomorrow's world.
Becta provided rigorous research and evaluation to evaluate the impact of technology on the education and skills system. It provided expert, independent advice to
help the front line make informed choices about technology and plan, buy and use it effectively
help learners and their families access technology, become involved in learning and stay safe online
ensure government policy takes full account of the opportunities and challenges technology brings.
Becta provided practical tools for the front line to
save time and money
improve teaching and learning
share best practice.
Becta closed on 31 March 2011.
There is a commitment by the Department for Education (DfE) and Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) to continue key areas of Becta's work. Arrangements are now in place to transfer the following functions and services:
policy development, liaison and support function – will transfer to DfE. This includes the provision of advice to policy leads and ministers on e-safety, and the promotion of e-safety issues and effective strategies.
research and analysis function – will transfer to DfE, and the Institute of Education (IOE) will host the research on a non-exclusive basis, ensuring its ongoing availability to a broad range of educators and researchers. The IOE has a strong strategic commitment to help researchers build on Becta’s research legacy with the support of London Knowledge Lab and links to the broader technology-enhanced learning community.
leading on the development of relationships with private and public sector suppliers and the function of nationally negotiating favourable pricing. The Department has recently signed a formal six-month extension to the current Microsoft MoU, which enables UK schools to access preferential educational software pricing. This extension runs until 30 June 2011 and the Department intends to use this period to negotiate a new successor MoU arrangement with Microsoft on behalf of UK schools.
ICT Services Framework function, which includes the development of future frameworks and support for ongoing ones –details of the framework suppliers announced in autumn 2010, along with details of other frameworks, can be found in the ICT section of this site.
three functions focused on national standards and authentication
development and maintenance of the online self-review framework evaluation tool for schools. This function will also manage external grant/contract for ICT Mark administration and promotion. Schools who wish to apply for an ICT Mark assessment can do so by using the online booking form. General information about the ICT Mark is available at the Naace website.
maintenance and development of the Information Management Strategy framework and online tool, to reflect legal, technical and practice developments
Where these activities continue to address the relevant FE and Skills aspects – in particular e-safety, the ICT Services Framework, information management and technical standards – DfE and BIS will work together to ensure appropriate coverage. DfE and BIS will continue to liaise about research into the use of technology in education and training.
Three specific functions concerned with good practice in the FE and Skills sector and the support of leaders and managers in their use of technology, have been transferred to the Learning & Skills Improvement Service (LSIS):
Generator technology benchmarking and improvement tool
TEN (Technology Exemplar Network)
online training to support leadership development in FE
Information about the LSIS responsibility for these functions can be found through the LSIS Excellence Gateway.
The archive of Becta's website and materials can be found on the National Archives.
Becta maintained a number of public mailing lists including the SENCO forum.
The Secretary of State’s message to the final meeting of the Becta Board is available to download.
Becta was the government agency leading the national drive to ensure the effective and innovative use of technology throughout learning. It was established in 1997, building on a predecessor organisation – NCET (National Council for Educational Technology).
Becta provided leadership to
embed the effective use of technology across the system in the most coherent, cost-effective way, now and for the future
ensure the market develops products and services that meet the needs of the education and skills sector and provide value for money
help plan for tomorrow's world.
Becta provided rigorous research and evaluation to evaluate the impact of technology on the education and skills system. It provided expert, independent advice to
help the front line make informed choices about technology and plan, buy and use it effectively
help learners and their families access technology, become involved in learning and stay safe online
ensure government policy takes full account of the opportunities and challenges technology brings.
Becta provided practical tools for the front line to
save time and money
improve teaching and learning
share best practice.
Becta closed on 31 March 2011.
There is a commitment by the Department for Education (DfE) and Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) to continue key areas of Becta's work. Arrangements are now in place to transfer the following functions and services:
policy development, liaison and support function – will transfer to DfE. This includes the provision of advice to policy leads and ministers on e-safety, and the promotion of e-safety issues and effective strategies.
research and analysis function – will transfer to DfE, and the Institute of Education (IOE) will host the research on a non-exclusive basis, ensuring its ongoing availability to a broad range of educators and researchers. The IOE has a strong strategic commitment to help researchers build on Becta’s research legacy with the support of London Knowledge Lab and links to the broader technology-enhanced learning community.
leading on the development of relationships with private and public sector suppliers and the function of nationally negotiating favourable pricing. The Department has recently signed a formal six-month extension to the current Microsoft MoU, which enables UK schools to access preferential educational software pricing. This extension runs until 30 June 2011 and the Department intends to use this period to negotiate a new successor MoU arrangement with Microsoft on behalf of UK schools.
ICT Services Framework function, which includes the development of future frameworks and support for ongoing ones –details of the framework suppliers announced in autumn 2010, along with details of other frameworks, can be found in the ICT section of this site.
three functions focused on national standards and authentication
development and maintenance of the online self-review framework evaluation tool for schools. This function will also manage external grant/contract for ICT Mark administration and promotion. Schools who wish to apply for an ICT Mark assessment can do so by using the online booking form. General information about the ICT Mark is available at the Naace website.
maintenance and development of the Information Management Strategy framework and online tool, to reflect legal, technical and practice developments
Where these activities continue to address the relevant FE and Skills aspects – in particular e-safety, the ICT Services Framework, information management and technical standards – DfE and BIS will work together to ensure appropriate coverage. DfE and BIS will continue to liaise about research into the use of technology in education and training.
Three specific functions concerned with good practice in the FE and Skills sector and the support of leaders and managers in their use of technology, have been transferred to the Learning & Skills Improvement Service (LSIS):
Generator technology benchmarking and improvement tool
TEN (Technology Exemplar Network)
online training to support leadership development in FE
Information about the LSIS responsibility for these functions can be found through the LSIS Excellence Gateway.
The archive of Becta's website and materials can be found on the National Archives.
Becta maintained a number of public mailing lists including the SENCO forum.
The Secretary of State’s message to the final meeting of the Becta Board is available to download.
Becta was the government agency leading the national drive to ensure the effective and innovative use of technology throughout learning. It was established in 1997, building on a predecessor organisation – NCET (National Council for Educational Technology).
Becta provided leadership to
embed the effective use of technology across the system in the most coherent, cost-effective way, now and for the future
ensure the market develops products and services that meet the needs of the education and skills sector and provide value for money
help plan for tomorrow's world.
Becta provided rigorous research and evaluation to evaluate the impact of technology on the education and skills system. It provided expert, independent advice to
help the front line make informed choices about technology and plan, buy and use it effectively
help learners and their families access technology, become involved in learning and stay safe online
ensure government policy takes full account of the opportunities and challenges technology brings.
Becta provided practical tools for the front line to
save time and money
improve teaching and learning
share best practice.
Becta closed on 31 March 2011.
There is a commitment by the Department for Education (DfE) and Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) to continue key areas of Becta's work. Arrangements are now in place to transfer the following functions and services:
policy development, liaison and support function – will transfer to DfE. This includes the provision of advice to policy leads and ministers on e-safety, and the promotion of e-safety issues and effective strategies.
research and analysis function – will transfer to DfE, and the Institute of Education (IOE) will host the research on a non-exclusive basis, ensuring its ongoing availability to a broad range of educators and researchers. The IOE has a strong strategic commitment to help researchers build on Becta’s research legacy with the support of London Knowledge Lab and links to the broader technology-enhanced learning community.
leading on the development of relationships with private and public sector suppliers and the function of nationally negotiating favourable pricing. The Department has recently signed a formal six-month extension to the current Microsoft MoU, which enables UK schools to access preferential educational software pricing. This extension runs until 30 June 2011 and the Department intends to use this period to negotiate a new successor MoU arrangement with Microsoft on behalf of UK schools.
ICT Services Framework function, which includes the development of future frameworks and support for ongoing ones –details of the framework suppliers announced in autumn 2010, along with details of other frameworks, can be found in the ICT section of this site.
three functions focused on national standards and authentication
development and maintenance of the online self-review framework evaluation tool for schools. This function will also manage external grant/contract for ICT Mark administration and promotion. Schools who wish to apply for an ICT Mark assessment can do so by using the online booking form. General information about the ICT Mark is available at the Naace website.
maintenance and development of the Information Management Strategy framework and online tool, to reflect legal, technical and practice developments
Where these activities continue to address the relevant FE and Skills aspects – in particular e-safety, the ICT Services Framework, information management and technical standards – DfE and BIS will work together to ensure appropriate coverage. DfE and BIS will continue to liaise about research into the use of technology in education and training.
Three specific functions concerned with good practice in the FE and Skills sector and the support of leaders and managers in their use of technology, have been transferred to the Learning & Skills Improvement Service (LSIS):
Generator technology benchmarking and improvement tool
TEN (Technology Exemplar Network)
online training to support leadership development in FE
Information about the LSIS responsibility for these functions can be found through the LSIS Excellence Gateway.
The archive of Becta's website and materials can be found on the National Archives.
Becta maintained a number of public mailing lists including the SENCO forum.
The Secretary of State’s message to the final meeting of the Becta Board is available to download.
CyMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales is a division of the Welsh Assembly Government. CyMAL represents a significant investment by the Assembly Government in the development of local museums, archives and libraries services to meet 21st century needs. It's services include:
Providing specialist advice on improving access, learning and ICT
Supporting and develops professional standards, expertise and skills
Administering Assembly Government grant schemes and provides advice on other sources of funding
e-skills UK is a not-for-profit , employer-led organisation, licensed by government as the Sector Skills Council for IT and Telecoms. e-skills UK is working in partnership with colleges, universities and employers to develop exciting programmes relevant to the skills needs of the industry and all businesses.
Futurelab is not-for-profit organisation, who work in partnership with others. They are passionate about transforming the way people learn and tap into the huge potential offered by digital and other technologies to develop innovative resources and practices that support new approaches to learning for the 21st century. They:
incubate new ideas, taking them from the lab to the classroom
share hard evidence and practical advice to support the design and use of innovative learning tools
communicate the latest thinking and practice in educational ICT
provide the space for experimentation and the exchange of ideas between the creative, technology and education sectors.
Gwella is the Higher Education Academy’s weblog for supporting the implementation of Enhancing Learning & Teaching Through Technology: A Strategy for Higher Education in Wales. This Welsh HE sector initiative is facilitated and sponsored by the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) with support being provided by the UK’s Higher Education Academy.
The primary audience for the blog is intended to be the eleven HEFCW-funded institutions in Wales that are taking part in the programme, however, this site will also disseminating information about the initiative to a wider audience.
The mission of the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) is to provide world-class leadership in the innovative use of ICT to support education and research. JISC funds many services and projects.
JISC CETIS (JISC Centre for Educational Technology Interoperability Standards). JISC CETIS represents UK Higher and Further Education on international educational standards initiatives.
JISC infoNet aims to be the UK's leading advisory service for managers in the post-compulsory education sector promoting the effective strategic planning, implementation and management of information and learning technology.
JISC Legal is a free information service offering high quality legal information to further and higher education relating to the use of information and communications technologies.
An e-teaching organisation and was set up by 'Ufi' (University for Industry). In 1998 the Government gave Ufi the task to provide high quality learning for people over the age of 16. Its objectives are to:
Reach those with few skills and qualifications who are unlikely to take part in traditional forms of learning.
Equip people with the skills they need for employability, thereby strengthening the skills of the workforce and increasing the country's productivity.
Deliver all this innovatively through the use of new technologies.
Learning & Teaching Scotland (LTS) is committed to providing world-class teaching and learning experiences for Scotland’s children and young people. LTS's Learning & Teaching with Technology provides information, advice and resources on using technology to enhance teaching and learning.
Multimedia Education Resources for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT) is a free to join service that provides access to searchable collection of peer reviewed and selected higher education, online learning materials. MERLOT's vision is to be a premiere online community where faculty, staff, and students from around the world share their learning materials and pedagogy.Their strategic goal is to improve the effectiveness of teaching and learning by increasing the quantity and quality of peer reviewed online learning materials that can be easily incorporated into faculty designed courses.
The National Centre for Technology in Education (NCTE) is an Irish Government agency established to provide advice, support and information on the use of information and communications technology (ICT) in education. The the core work areas of the NCTE today include:
Providing advice and developing policy proposals for the Department of Education and Science (DES) on issues related to the development and use of ICT in the Irish education system
Providing information and advice to other educational agencies on ICT in education
Designing and implementing a series of in-career ICT training programmes for teachers
Developing and maintaining an educational website portal - ScoilNet
Developing and evaluating educational software
Piloting models of technology integration and support through the Schools Integration Project (SIP)
Providing support in educational ICT to teachers in special needs
Undertaking research on the best uses of ICT in education
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The UK organisations listed here are all involved in the field of learning technologies and/or eLearning, with regard to being places you can go to for information, resources, training opportunites and research. The list is by no means intended to be a definitive list and if there is an organisati...
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