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eLearning

The photo shows two people sitting in front of a large screen. Text below the image reads - eLearning resources.The use of eLearning and online technology has been promoted extensively in recent years. The potential for e-learning to support workforce development has been highlighted in key Scottish Government documents (Skills for Scotland, 2007) and in social services reports (Changing Lives, 2006).

 

eLearning can be used to:

  • share information and study at your own time or pace towards any required qualifications
  • open new opportunities to access learning and development, irrespective of the geographical location of the organisation or individual
  • as a means of undertaking Continuous Professional Development (CPD). E-learning resources could contribute towards an individual’s Post Registration Training and Learning (PRTL).

There are a number of e-learning resources that can be accessed by social service providers and organisations. Resources can be accessed freely unless otherwise indicated.

 

Connect in Care

 The front page of the Connect in Care website.

The Connect in Care website provides an online network for staff providing care for older people. Individuals can use the Connect in Care website to share practice and knowledge.

 

Connect in Care can be accessed online at: http://www.connect-in-care.net
Glasgow’s Learning The front page of the Glasgow’s Learning website.

The Glasgow’s Learning website is for anyone who lives, works or studies in Glasgow and wants to find out more about help with reading, writing, spelling or numbers. The website provides an online database of learning providers that can support individuals to develop their literacy or numeracy skills. Many of these programmes are freely available to learners.

 

Glasgow’s Learning can be accessed at: http://www.glasgowslearning.org.uk
LearnDirect Scotland Learning Bytes The Learn Direct Scotland homepage.

Learndirect Scotland (LDS) maintains a catalogue of short online courses called Learning Bytes, see also details of LDS for business given in Section 2 on page 18. There are over 650 courses available, many of which support individuals to develop IT skills, business skills or life skills such as literacy, numeracy and communication.

 

This website also provides information about the syllabus and the time taken to complete the course. Courses can be undertaken at a Branded Learning Centre. Many of these courses will incur a cost.

 

Two selected Learning Byte courses are available for free and these can be undertaken on any computer with internet access:

  • individuals should contact LDS on 0800 100 9000 for more information about Learning Bytes.
  • SMEs should contact the LDS National Business Training Advice Line on 0845 6000 111 to discuss Learning Bytes with a local training partner.

A catalogue of Learning Bytes courses is available from:

http://www.learningbytescatalogue.com

 

Information about free Learning Bytes courses is available from:

http://ws2.learndirectscotland.com/Learningbytes/
The Learning Exchange The search page from the Learning Exchange website.

IRISS have developed the Learning Exchange which is a digital library of learning resources for social services and social work education and training. Many of these resources are freely available from the IRISS website.

For further information, visit: http://www.iriss.ac.uk
OpenLearn The front page of the Open Learn website.

The OpenLearn website provides free online access to many of the Open University’s (OU) learning materials.

  • The Learning Space section of the site provides direct access to materials via topics.
  • The Lab Space section of the site allows users to download and mix the resources within individual units.

The OpenLearn website can be accessed at:
http://www.open.ac.uk/openlearn/home.php

 

In November 2008 the Open University launched ‘OpenLearn Scotland’ – a new resource which provides access to Scottish-specific OU resources. This website includes links to social care materials which relate specifically to Scotland.

 

The OpenLearn Scotland website can be accessed at:
http://www.open.ac.uk/openlearn/scotland/welcome.php
Social Services Knowledge Scotland The Social Services Knowledge Scotland front page.

The Social Services Knowledge Scotland website provides a single point of access to social services information and learning resources. The site contains:

  • a comprehensive list of frequently used websites
  • detailed information about specific subject areas, including child protection and dementia
  • links to RSS Feeds and ebulletins
  • details relating to key information and learning services.

Social Services Knowledge Scotland can be accessed online at: http://www.ssks.org.uk

 

A short information sheet outlining the main features of the Social Services Knowledge Scotland website is available at:

http://www.socialworkscotland.org.uk/resources/pressReleases/SSKS-information-sheet.pdf
Social Services Learning Network (North) Portal The homepage of the Social Services Learning Network (North) Portal

The Scottish Social Services Learning Network (North) has developed an online learning portal which aims to provide access to learning opportunities and to share examples of practice. A series of online communities has been created, including a group for candidates undertaking the Leadership and Management Care Award.

 

The Portal can be accessed at: https://lnn.rgu.ac.uk

BBC Learning The BBC Learning homepage.

The Learning part of BBC’s website offers a section for adult learners, where choices can be made from a selection of learning subjects, including basic skills and useful links eg to Wikipedia and Open University websites.

 

For further information, visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning