Government boosts tech for learners to 60 million
Jon Gamble, the LSC's director for adults and lifelong learning, said: "Our increased investment into technology will help us to create a more dynamic and forward looking Further Education System. Technology plays such an important role in learning and an understanding of the latest devices is also vital for many careers. Our programme of investment will ensure that more learners have access to the facilities they need to enrich their learning experience and their employability."
Research from the government's technology partner Becta has shown that over a third of students access virtual learning platforms away from their school.
University of Leeds picks Blackboard
Professor Vivien Jones, pro-vice-chancellor for Learning and Teaching, said: "We needed a system that both satisfied our ever-increasing student and faculty demands and was highly scalable. We are very pleased that we invested time in carrying out such a rigorous and comprehensive evaluation of our options, and we are confident that the Blackboard platform will give staff the leading-edge tools needed to realise our vision for developing a high-quality blended learning experience for all our students."
