Race Online 2012

IfL is proud to be a partner for Race Online 2012 and is spreading the word across FE and skills to help the UK to be the first nation where everyone can Go ONline and use the web.

Research has shown that some IfL members are not confident using technology (IfL member survey 2009) with some not even having access to email or the internet in their place of work. Even more IfL members support learners across colleges, work based organisations and community providers who may also have limited access to the internet or confidence in online skills.

Over the next year we want to spread the word for Race Online 2012 by sharing resources and information to help you and your learners to become more confident online.

Get involved

Race Online 2012 is aiming to sign up 10,000 Digital Champions and partner organisations to help meet their goal of making the UK one of the first developed countries in the world to achieve near-total internet use by 2012.

Use the Go ON logo

You can use the Go ON logo in your organisation to highlight your role in the Race Online 2012 campaign. Find out more and download the logo

Visit the Race Online 2012 website to:

• Find out why you should get involved?
  
  
• Download the latest Highlight Report
  
  
• Download partner toolkits
  
  

Help your colleagues become more confident online

IfL Volunteer Connections work with colleagues to develop skills and  confidence in using technology, as well as REfLECT as part of their professional development.

By helping your peers to become more confident online, you can contribute to the goals of Race Online 2012 as your colleagues in turn pass it on to their learners. Find out more about being an IfL Volunteer Connection

Technology resources

We have brought together a range of resources to support your professional development and teaching practice through technology:

REfLECT – an online personal learning space for IfL members to record and REfLECT on your CPD

E-learning materials from National Learning Network (NLN)
Bite sized sessions of learning to support a range of subjects.

Technology, Feedback, Action!
Provides recommendations of using technology to engage learners based on research with teachers and their students.

Using audio, video and moving images: online tutorials

Twitter uncovered
Everything you need to know about using Twitter

MoleNET
Provides ideas for using mobile technology with your learners

Effective Assessment in a Digital Age
Explores the relationship between technology-enhanced assessment and feedback practices and meaningful, well-supported learning experiences

If you know of other technology or internet related resources that would be useful or encouraging to other members, email webmaster@ifl.ac.uk