The Learning Technologies Unit website

Staff Development in the area of e-learning at the Institute of Education is provided by

• Learning Technologies Unit (this website)
• Computing Training (part of IT Services)
• Staff Development (part of Human Resources)
• SIGs and Faculty-related initiatives
• Bloomsbury Colleges

Learning Technologies Unit

We run LTU Seminars, LTU Workshops, Technology Tasters, specific VLE Trainings, and individual consultancies. We can also help you locate relevant staff development opportunities.

Resources from past events (note: see Technology Tasters for introductory articles)
Event Calendar for future events
Contact the LTU for specific requests

Computing Training (IT Services)

Blackboard inductions are run by Rebecca Wilson (email).

Computing Training runs application trainings and mini-courses on topics such as blogging, podcasts, VLE design, etc. See the staff intranet for further details; the mini course programme is also published on Blackboard under Staff Services.

Contact Krystyna Huszca (email) for further details.

Staff Development (Human Resources)

A Learning Technologies Online self-learning resource introduces staff to various aspects of e-learning in seven 90-minute courses, with interactive exercises, videos, and case reports. This resource is highly recommended.

More information on Learning Technologies Online

SIGs and Faculty-related intitiatives

FPS Staff E-Learning Development is a special interest group for staff from the Faculty of Policy and Society.

Contact Tom Preskett (email) for further details.

Bloomsbury Colleges

IOE staff members are entitled to participate in some e-learning staff development events organised by other Bloomsbury Colleges. These will be announced on the LTU website and the LTU Event Calendar.