e-Attain 2007 Conference & Exhibition
Sponsors Profiles
The South Yorkshire e-learning Programme (SYeLP) is proud to be the corporate sponsor of e-Attain. SYeLP was set up in 2001 as a partnership of the four local authorities in South Yorkshire: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council and Sheffield City Council. Funded by the European Social Fund and European Regional Development Fund through Objective 1, SYeLP is the biggest investment in e-learning of its kind in Europe. Over £72 million has been spent on building an ICT infrastructure, training and skills training over the last six years. This includes funding the development of a Learning Portal in Rotherham that will provide an online learning space for all Rotherham pupils and support cross organisation collaboration with a particular emphasis on supporting the introduction of Diplomas into 14-19 education.The impacts on the ICT skills, lives and employability of people aged10-63 in South Yorkshire's schools, small and medium sized businesses and adult and community organisations are clear to see:
- improved educational attainment
- improved social inclusion
- reduction in the digital divide
- increased skills base to attract inward investment by high
- technology companies
- increased ability and competitiveness of the business community in
- South Yorkshire
In 2004 SYeLP won the very first prestigious SEEL Quality for e-Learning Regions and Cities Award and in 2006 was awarded a UK national prize bythe e-Learning Network for The Best Example of Supporting Learners Online. To find out more visit www.syelp.org
Delegate Lanyard/Badge sponsored by Perspective
Perspective is a software developer specialising in web-based training and learning solutions in the UK. Perspective offers its unique collection of Learning Management systems to the evolving UK education and skills sector, providing the tools to effectively manage and monitor skills delivery, attendance and progress. The web-based solutions have been designed by sector professionals to link the partners involved in a diverse range of learning environments including 14-19 delivery partnerships, work based learning, apprenticeship schemes and vocationally based programmes.
For further information please visit www.perspective-uk.com
Best Practice Workshops sponsored by Winterhill CLC
The City Learning Centre @ Winterhill is an exciting teaching & learning facility which aims to raise attainment of pupils in the Rotherham area, via the use of state of the art ICT. The centre boasts state of the art facilities, including two fully equipped computer suites, a Creative Suite utilizing Apple Mac Technology and a design and technology provision which features the latest 3D scanning and replication resources used in the design industry.
For further information please visit www.winterhillclc.org.uk
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u-xplore is an online software solution designed to support schools and colleges in delivering:
- Edexcel Diplomas
- Vocational learning
- Information, advice and guidance
- Enterprise Education
- Work related learning
- BTECs
- Employability skills
This is achieved via a dynamic approach to sector understanding and employer engagement.
u-xplore is accessed by schools and colleges via the internet providing a managed software service with regularly updated curriculum linked video content, teacher resources and student tracking. u-xplore is designed to inspire and inform young people by using rich media such as video clips and moving graphics embedded in an immersive multi-media experience.
The software is easy to use, visually stimulating and accessible to young people, teaching professionals and parents alike, enabling a wider understanding of sectors such as construction, creative and media and engineering.
For more information visit www.u-xplore.com
T 0870 777 2653 e info@u-xplore.com
u-xplore is a division of Music Factory Entertainment Group Limited
Best Practice Workshops sponsored by Morse
Find out how “The Portal Consortium”, consisting of Morse, BT and Microsoft are working in partnership with Rotherham MBC to implement a city wide learning portal to engender the highest level of learning potential across Rotherham’s schools.
Through consultation with both children and teaching staff at primary and secondary schools, the platform will ultimately provide a visually stimulating environment that is appealing to children of all ages, with the added benefit of providing self-paced, personalised learning and collaboration in a secure yet accessible manner.
For further information please visit www.morse.com
Best Practice Workshops sponsored Rawmarsh CLC
Rawmarsh City Learning Centre has been established under the Excellence in Cities initiative to be a centre of excellence for the use of ICT in teaching and learning and the enhancement of learning opportunities through innovation. Rawmarsh City Learning Centre provides high quality learning environments and state of the art ICT equipment hosted in exceptional facilities. Our aim is to motivate students and promote heightened educational attainment, motivation and skill levels.
For further information please visit www.rawmarshclc.org.uk
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