by Learning Pool on March 8, 2010
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I will say up front here that my experiences with social networking have been pretty limited.
A couple of times I have crashed and burned. Being banned from Friends Reunited and retiring from Facebook are just [...]
by Learning Pool on February 25, 2010
What is collaborative learning?
Collaborative learning occurs as a result of interaction between peers engaged in the completion of a common task.
Learning can occur either in an immersive environment like a classroom or in a virtual space such as an online discussion forum.
The social aspect of learning is at the heart of a collaborative approach. With the growing rise [...]
by Learning Pool on February 17, 2010
With sleet and snow making a reappearance this week, particularly for parts of central England and Wales, there has never been a better time to consider working from home for all or part of your job.
However, be warned it’s not just a matter of making sure the ICT works, sorting out your health and safety [...]
by Learning Pool on January 25, 2010
The C’llr. 10 Conference is the first ever major national conference specifically for councillors and Learning Pool will be there!
Organised by the Local Government Information Unit, producers of Cllr Magazine, in conjunction with Ingenium Strategic Events, Cllr 10 will be held at The Emirates Stadium, London N5 on 4th February 2010.
Learning Pool are among the [...]