E-Learning Consultation invites Involvement

Following on from the workshop on 'Realising the Potential of e-Learning' last year, the EPSRC, ESRC and e-Science programme have commissioned a consultation activity to better define the research agenda and challenges associated with the area.

The first stage of the activity will enable the panel they have assembled to identify researchers to participate in a small focused workshop, which will attempt to identify research questions and priorities. The resulting guidance document and online questionnaire will then inform the next phase of the consultation which will be open to broader participation.

More information on this can be found on the link below, and the organisers are encouraging interested researchers to participate in all stages of this activity and to alert any colleagues who may also have an interest.

All questions submitted will be considered and the authors of the most innovative and informed will be invited to attend the workshop to support the next phase of the process, the design of an on-line consultation process.

If you have any queries please contact:
Dr. S. Manimaaran
Associate Programme Manager
People and Interactivity
ICT Group
EPSRC
Polaris House
North Star Avenue
Swindon SN2 1ET
Tel : 01793 444314
Fax: 01793 444470

Associated Link: Further details

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