01 August 2007: Introduction to JANET

JANET plays an important role in supporting teaching, learning, administration and research. By connecting in one form or another all the educational sectors in the UK JANET enables individuals, disciplines and projects to communicate, share information and access national international resources.  The aim of this course is to improve delegates understanding of the network and associated services with a view to enabling them, and their respective organisations, to make effective use of their JANET connection. The focus of the course is the development of participants understanding of the network rather than providing technical detail.

24 August 2007: An Introduction to GUIDE Software for Visually Impaired Students - am

Do you have students with visual difficulties who struggle with computers or older students who may find new technologies confusing or too complicated? Are you trying to find new and innovative solutions for your visually impaired students, especially those who have never used a computer before? If so, this session is for you?

14 September 2007: Business Continuity and Communications via JANET

Who should attend? IT Managers, Principals or Vice Principals, Head of Library Services, Head of Estates, Curriculum Managers, Head of Adult Learning, Head of Student Support Services, Head of Marketing/Communications from Further Education Colleges or Adult Learning

27 September 2007: Exploring XML - Edinburgh University

This practical workshop, aimed at experienced HTML authors, introduces a wide range of new and exciting possibilities using XML. Topics include: What is XML? Creating XML documents, Using XSLT & XPath for data transformations, Server-side XSLT, XML applications including XHTML, SMIL & RSS.

28 September 2007: WWW - what a wonderful world: an introduction to Web 2.0 tools for teaching & learning

Web 2.0 is transforming the way we use the Internet. The traditional Internet provides us with a platform to locate and find information, with the flow of information from the content provider to the user. With Web 2.0 tools we can participate in creating that content, collaborate and communicate with others to share ideas and information. Web 2.0 tools allow us to personalise the Internet in ways that suit us as teachers and learners.

4 October 2007: Accessibility Essentials for Administrative Staff

This session will cover two main areas: 1. Create Accessible Content Using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. 2. How to Make Information More Readable. The techniques described in this workshop will enable people with a wide range of needs and learning styles to get more from written information. It will also provide helpful hints and tips to enable people who have English as an Additional Language and literacy support needs to access information more easily.

11 October 2007: Microlink PC Seminar

Microlink PC specialise in the supply of computer hardware, software and other specialised equipment to support students with disabilities. With a new Regional Office and showroom opening in Edinburgh late summer 2007, Microlink PC assistive technology suppliers will be able to provide enhanced support to colleges and universities across Scotland. Jonathan Rouse, Regional Sales Manager will be at the RSC S&W Scotland on the afternoon of 11 October to present an update on new and innovative assistive technology products which can assist learners with a range of disabilities and additional support needs.

16 & 17 October 2007: Dreamweaver: the essentials

Macromedia Dreamweaver is a popular software package incorporating tools for web page creation and web site control and management. This 2-day workshop delivers an essential guide to the core features for the creation, formatting, management and updating of web page content.

18 October 2007: Writing for the web

What is so different about writing for the web? The ability to write and re-purpose content for the web is an important skill. Visitors can abandon your site at the click of a button if they are not enticed by what you have written. This workshop will explore a range of proven practical techniques that you will be able to take away and apply directly to your own web site authoring.

23 October 2007: RSCtv - Ditch the Dross: how to Google better

Live online information sessions to keep you up to date with elearning developments, delivered directly to your own workstation. Each session will last 20 minutes. The first session will start and 12.30 and will be repeated again at 13.30.

24 October 2007: An introduction to eAssessments: using the COLA resources - am

This workshop will provide an introduction to eAssessment and highlight the COLA eAssessment bank. The COLEG on Line Assessment Project (COLA) produced a bank of 450 formative assessment sets covering a wide range of the FE curriculum. This workshop will demonstrate how to access this assessment bank to preview the content available. It will also provide advice on using the assessments with students.

26 October 2007: "Moodle: What do we know?" A Talk by Mr Moodle, Martin Dougiamas

We are pleased to announce a unique opportunity for Scottish Moodle users and interested parties to attend an open talk by the creator of Moodle, Martin Dougiamas, at Glasgow University on October 26th. It will address many aspects of the VLE Moodle and welcome questions from a diverse audience. This event has been organised jointly by the Learning & Technology Unit at the Learning & Teaching Centre of the University of Glasgow and the two JISC Regional Support Centres for Scotland. The event will appeal to all Moodlers, elearners, educators and those interested in learning and technology.

29 October 2007: Creating eLearning materials - hairdressing and beauty therapy

In this workshop, practitioners will be shown how to create high quality, interactive teaching materials for Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy using Microsoft Applications. The workshop includes a session on designing with accessibility in mind and also introduces PhotoStory 3, a free Microsoft application which creates short videos based on digital photographs. Participants will be introduced to a wide range of existing eResources that have been developed for the Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy curriculum and be shown how to put together comprehensive learning packages that take account of individual needs and different learning styles.

01 November 2007: Interactive Whiteboard - am

This is a ½ -day workshop for teaching practitioners that will introduce them to the features of an Interactive Whiteboard. Participants will be shown interesting and innovative ways of engaging learners in meaningful ways that exploit the features of the equipment.

06 November 2007: RSCtv - FAM at last: what you need to know about Federated Access Management

Online information sessions to keep you up to date with elearning developments, delivered directly to your own workstation. Each session will last 20 minutes. The first session will start and 12.30 and will be repeated again at 13.30.

09 November 2007: Using eAssessment tools for effective teaching and learning

With the increased use of technology, eLearning is becoming more embedded in the education process. As a result, eAssessment is emerging as an important aspect of eLearning with a number of benefits for the learner. This workshop will explore the design of effective eAssessments, as well as demonstrating how to create content using eAssessment tools.

12 November 2007: WWW - what a wonderful world: an introduction to Web 2.0 tools for teaching & learning

Web 2.0 is transforming the way we use the Internet. The traditional Internet provides us with a platform to locate and find information, with the flow of information from the content provider to the user. With Web 2.0 tools we can participate in creating that content, collaborate and communicate with others to share ideas and information. Web 2.0 tools allow us to personalise the Internet in ways that suit us as teachers and learners.

13 November 2007: Accessibility Essentials introduces Open Source and Freeware Assistive Technologies

There are some excellent free and open source assistive technology resources available currently. These resources can be of significant help for people (staff or students) who do not have access to funds to purchase expensive assistive technology products, or for students who require additional support because of language or literacy difficulties and who are not eligible for funds such as Disabled Students Allowance.

20 November 2007: RSCtv - Resources to support access and inclusion

Live online information sessions to keep you up to date with elearning developments, delivered directly to your own workstation. Each session will last 20 minutes. The first session will start and 12.30 and will be repeated again at 13.30.

22 November 2007: An introduction to eAssessments: using the COLA resources - am

This workshop will provide an introduction to eAssessment and highlight the COLA eAssessment bank. The COLEG on Line Assessment Project (COLA) produced a bank of 450 formative assessment sets covering a wide range of the FE curriculum. This workshop will demonstrate how to access this assessment bank to preview the content available. It will also provide advice on using the assessments with students.

27-29 November 2007: Federated Access Management: Core Skills

This three day workshop, developed with JISC funding, focuses on the technical requirements for organisations joining the UK Access Management Federation and acting as their own Identity Provider (IdP). Participants will be able to use the technology for themselves and explore the core skills and practical steps required to deploy it within their organisation.

4 December 2007: RSCtv - RSCtv: Do it yourself!

This year the team at the RSC Scotland South & West plan to hold live online information sessions to keep you up to date with elearning developments, delivered directly to your own workstation. Each session will last 20 minutes. The first session will start and 12.30 and will be repeated again at 13.30.

4 December 2007: Firewalls: Planning and Implementation

Early at the inception of the Internet, attacks started to occur with an increased frequency. This lead to the development of tools to prevent unwanted communications according to a defined security policy.  Firewalls now play a key part of any modern day network infrastructure and the concept has extended from a System Administration term into everyday vocabulary.  This course provides a sound background behind the theory of firewalls then provides a practical guide to the implementing and configuration of various types of firewalls at an organisation.  Its main aim is to provide participants with practical experiences of implementing firewall systems using various platforms, knowledge of the best places to implement firewall's and to reinforce the technical knowledge required to manage firewalls.

4 December 2007: Managing IT Security

The Security of computer, data and networks is now a matter of importance to everyone who uses them. Computers connected to a network, whether local or wide area, are exposed to many threats against their effective operation and the safety and privacy of the data they hold. This course aims to provide an overview of the security aspects of computer networks from the managerial perspective and focuses on prevention through effective policy and procedures. This is supported by an opportunity for delegates to discuss issues with their peers and the course facilitator.

Making the Most of Microsoft - Core Skills

In this workshop, practitioners will be shown how to create high quality, interactive teaching materials for the Core Skills area of the curriculum using Microsoft Applications. The workshop includes a session on desiging with accessibility in mind and introduces some useful Web 2.0 tools. Participants will be introduced to a wide range of existing eResources that have been developed for Core Skills and be shown how to put together comprehensive learning packages that take account of individual needs and different learning styles.

14 December 2007 - Scottish Federated Access Management Forum (McShib) Meeting

The 2nd meeting of the Scottish Federated Access Management Forum (McShib) will provide an opportunity for interested persons in Scottish tertiary education to exchange experiences of federated access management implementation. The meeting will be of interest to anyone involved in access management within their organisation, particularly technical and library staff. It will include presentations in an informal setting, as well as plenty of time for discussion and networking.

17 December 2007 - WWW - what a wonderful world: an introduction to Web 2.0 tools for teaching & learning

Web 2.0 is transforming the way we use the Internet. The traditional Internet provides us with a platform to locate and find information, with the flow of information from the content provider to the user. With Web 2.0 tools we can participate in creating that content, collaborate and communicate with others to share ideas and information. Web 2.0 tools allow us to personalise the Internet in ways that suit us as teachers and learners.

15 January 2008 - RSCtv: Universal Design - how to structure a Word document properly

Microsoft Word has an inbuilt structuring system which should be used when creating any document. When the structuring system is used appropriately, users can effectively navigate around a document and move to different sections without having to read large amounts of unnecessary information. Creating documents using heading structures also enables consistency of style throughout the document and creates documents which are significantly more accessible to a range of different readers.

17 January 2008 - RSC LRC event - Federated Access Management & Digital Repositories Update

This free half day event will address issues surrounding Federated Access Management and is aimed at Learning Resources Staff. The event will highlight work taking place in the area of digital repositories with a session from Jen Fuller from Glasgow Metropolitan College and an update from JANET(uk) by Frances Neilson the FE Account Manager.

18 January 2008 - JORUM User and Contributor Event

This event covers both the Jorum User and Jorum Contributor services. The intention is to provide hands on training and practical advice.

24 January 2008 - JANET workshop - Using Logfiles for Security

Logfiles are one of the most useful tools in detecting and investigating problems with computer systems. Logs can provide information about systems faults and misuse as well as early warning of problems. This course provides a hands-on guide to the use of intrusion prevention and detection systems in conjunction with logfile analysis. Participants will get practical experiences of detecting attacks against IT systems; knowledge of the tools and systems for intrusion detection and prevention; and reinforce the need for policy to authorise their use.

24 January 2008 - JANET workshop - Wireless LAN Fundamentals

Wireless networks can be a useful complement to a wired network, freeing users from fixed network connection points and allowing more flexible use of spaces. WiFi connectivity could allow students to access library resources from a campus café, or lecturers to discuss and share resources in a common room. A lecture theatre can become an IT suite, or even a park bench the site for group work.  This course aims to provide organisations and individuals with a sound overview of wireless networking, an insight into some of the issues of implementing this type of network and an understanding of how to securely deploy them at a local level.

25 January 2008 - Assistive Technologies: Low Cost and No Cost Solutions

This workshop will concentrate on the growing range of free and open source assistive technologies available. Inspired by the TechDis Assistive Technology Genres, delegates will have the opportunity to try out a range of free and open source technologies.

29 January 2008 - RSCtv: Accessibility Essentials: Making the Most of PDFs

Featuring Emma Arnold, Project Officer at TechDis. Find out more about the latest publication in the TechDis Accessibility Essentials series focusing on: Accessibility benefits of PDF format; Barriers it can present with recommended approaches to overcoming those barriers; Guidelines to making existing PDFs more accessible and user personalisation using Adobe® Reader.

30 January 2008 - Mobile Learning: Education on Demand

M-Learning can free learners from the classroom and enable them to study wherever and whenever they choose. Organisations can adapt academic and administrative functions to suit the demands of their new audience: the mobile learner, already comfortable with smart phones, hand-held media devices and Personal Digital Assistants. However, what issues arise from such technologies? How suitable are they pedagogically and practically? This workshop explores the principles and practice of m-Learning.

31 January 2008 - ePortfolio Conference: Providing the Evidence

The Scottish Regional Support Centres (RSCs) invite you to attend: Providing the Evidence, where speakers will be sharing their experiences of e-Portfolios, giving you the information you need to share ideas and make up your own mind.

8 February 2008 - Sharepoint Scotland Forum

The inaugural meeting of the Scottish Sharepoint forum to be held at the RSC offices in Glasgow. Being a joint forum between the RSC NE Scotland & RSC SW Scotland the delegates represent learning providers from all over scotland.

12 February 2008 - RSCtv: JANET Collaborate

Frances Neilson of JANET (UK), will be providing an update on JANET Services, including JANET Collaborate.

12 February 2008 - E-books UK Roadshow

The JISC national e-books observatory project is exploring the use of e-books within UK HE institutions in order to develop and inform new models for e-book publishing and licencing within education. Participants will be updated on the work and findings of the project to date. There will also be an opportunity for discussion relating to the value of e-books in terms of pricing, pricing models and the impact on teaching and learning.

14 February 2008 - UK Access Management Federation Briefing

This event is aimed at anyone interested in finding out more about the UK federation. The programme will give an introduction to federated access management and then focus on the technical and policy requirements of joining the UK federation.

18 February 2008 - Certified Texthelp Read & Write Gold and Standard Training

Read & Write GOLD is designed to assist students with their reading and writing and to improve literacy skills in educational institutions. It is also used in the workplace. At the end of this training session delegates can choose to complete the Texthelp Certified Trainer assessment within 2 weeks.

21 February 2008 - JISC InfoNet - Project Management Masterclass

The Project Management Masterclass (Managing Multiple Projects in a Complex Environment - Senior Management's role in projects) covers aspects of Portfolio and Programme management and explain how senior roles can give direction to projects. Techniques for ensuring that demands on valuable senior management time are kept to appropriate levels will be discussed. Maintaining a strategic and benefits-driven control over an institution's portfolio of different projects will feature strongly

26 February 2008 - RSCtv: Senior Managers Update

The RSC offers a range of services to support institutions implement their eLearning strategies. This aim of this session will be to provide an overview of some of the new initiatives which have been developed for the current academic year. These include: Topic Based Forums, Focus Groups and Briefing Seminars

25 March 2008 - RSCtv: Designing eAssessment - from elementary to higher order skills

Learners expect to receive much of their information, whether educational or social, from online resources and so we should be moving to assessing them by similar means. There is a commonly held belief that eAssessment can only be used to test basic knowledge, however certain question types and techniques can be used to dispel this. This 20 - 30 minute session will demonstrate how create eAssessment questions that move from basic information recall to higher order problem solving and evaluation.

7 April 2008 - JANET: Using Logfiles for Security

This course provides a hands-on guide to the use of intrusion prevention and detection systems in conjunction with logfile analysis. Participants will get practical experiences of detecting attacks against IT systems; knowledge of the tools and systems for intrusion detection and prevention; and reinforce the need for policy to authorise their use.

7 April 2008 - JANET: IP Fundamentals

This course looks at the Internet Protocol in detail, from the basic principles of operation down to the actual data transmitted, with an emphasis on operation over Ethernet. It is presented in a way which should not deter those who are not from an over-technical background who should still gain useful information from the course.

7-8 April 2008 - JANET: Implementing Shibboleth at your Organisation

This course provides a number of hands-on labs for delegates to work through in small groups, centred around the installation and advanced configuration of a Shibboleth Identity Provider. This will then be tested against a reference Shibboleth Service Provider.

29 April 2008 - JISC InfoNet - Getting your email and information under control

This workshop will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to regain the upper hand. It's a highly interactive and practical workshop where delegates get to put the skills they have just learnt into action, slowly bringing order to a chaotic mass of seemingly random and unconnected information.

1 May 2008 - JISC Innovative e-Learning with Mobile and Wireless Technologies

Participants will explore technical, pedagogical and organisational change issues involved in the adoption and implementation of mobile and wireless technologies in an institution. Case studies from two local institutions will provide an insight into current developments in mobile and wireless technologies in education.

6 May 2008 - RSCtv - ePortfolios in practice

ePortfolios can be used for application purposes, to assist in the transition between learning providers, for learning, teaching and assessment and to encourage personal development planning and independent learning. Log in to this session to find out what an ePortfolio might look like and for some practical tips on how to get started.

15 May 2008 - Assistive Technology Update

A free informal and informative session from Jonathan Park of Iansyst who will demonstrate several new and emerging assisstive technologies to support students with barriers to learning and learning differences.

20 May 2008 - RSCtv - Introduction to Wireshark - open source protocol analyser

Intended for network technical staff this RSCtv will examine the open source network diagnostic tool 'Wireshark'. It is not intended to be a training course on protocol analysis but rather just looking at some of the powerful features that Wireshark offers and how technical staff could use it to examine traffic on their campus networks and how they can obtain it for their own use.

3 June 2008 - RSCtv - JISC Legal - Five Top Copyright Law Tips for Colleges & Universities

Jason Campbell from JISC Legal presents this session, giving some practical tips on promoting good and efficient copyright practice in colleges/universities. When it comes to the development of e-learning materials, there's no better head start than using what's already been created. However, this must be done with due regard to the creator's rights. Jason will present five easy to implement top tips for getting the copyright word used positively around your institution. Before long, all your staff can be using other people's stuff confidently and compliantly online!

17 June 2008 - RSCtv - RSCtv - Using Learning Objects - the New NLN Service

Rod Paley, Managing Director of Xtensis who are now responsible for providing access to the NLN learning objects, is guest presenter on this week's RSCtv slot. He will describe the new website and new ways of using the NLN materials with learners that are enabled by the new interface.

26 June 2008 - ja.net - Introduction to DNS

Every time someone uses JANET or the commercial Internet they make use of DNS. DNS handles the mapping between the users requests and internet addresses. The main objective of this course is to provide a basic understanding of DNS principles and theory. Some of the key technical implementations will be reviewed in the context of a Windows 2003 DNS interface but the priority of the course is to provide delegates with a sound background in DNS principles.

W/B 23rd June 2008 - RSCtv Re-runs

Monday 23rd June
10.30 am - Universal Design - how to structure a Word document properly
11.30 am - Making the most of PDFs
Tuesday 24th June
11.30 am - FAM at last: what you need to know about Federated Access Management
Wednesday 25th June
10.30 am - Janet Talk
11.30 am - Resources to support access and inclusion
Thursday 26th June
10.30 am - How to Google Better
11.30 am - Designing eAssessment
Friday 27th June
10.30 am - Network Performance Monitoring open source tools
11.30 am - ePortfolios in Practice