Joan Walker about Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC)
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Joan WalkerAdvisor Learning & Teaching / Deputy Manager
JISC Regional Support Centre [email protected]
About JISCwww.jisc.ac.uk
Established in 1993
Funded now by the post 16 and Higher Education Funding bodies + Research councils in the UK
Provides the technical infrastructure for the Academic communities
Provide access to quality and cost-effective digital resources
Fund and manage innovative projects and programmes
Provide a range of specialist advisory services
JISC Advance - Collective Expertise JISC Advance is a not for profit organisation that brings together the collective expertise of eight established JISC Services.
JISC Digital Media JISC infoNet JISC Legal JISCMail JISC Netskills JISC Procureweb JISC RSC UK JISC TechDis
UK Regional Support Centres (12)
RSC Scotland’s Remit:
To support FE & HE in Scotland to realise their ambitions in the deployment of ICT & Learning Technologies to achieve their organisational mission
• Assisting to transform organisational culture.
• Engage with staff and management with relevant and appropriate services.
• Facilitate collaboration and sharing of effective practice.
• Act as a gateway to expert advice, information & research from JISC and other organisations.
Fionnuala CarmichaelManager
Margaret McKayAccessibility & Inclusion
Joan WalkerLearning & Teaching
Theresa DuffyHigher Education
Celeste McLaughlinStaff Development
Mark ClarkInfrastructure & Systems
Kirsty MenziesSeniorAdministrator
Gráinne Hamiltone-Assessment
TechnologiesThe RSC team have a tacit knowledge of using a wide range of technologies to support learners, business processes and business development. We are able to demonstrate practical technological solutions for supported institutions with advice in areas such as:
Learning Platforms Social Media Mobile Technologies Video Conferencing
Digital Repositories Assistive Technologies Cloud Services
Learning & Development Focusing on the Learning & Development requirements of staff from Further & Higher education, RSC Scotland offers a range of training opportunities, services and resources to facilitate the use of technology.
Workshops & Events (face to face & online)Learning Online – workshops and courses delivered fully online and supported by staff from the RSC Scotland team. They consist of short two-hour online workshops, or 2-3 week supported courses.
RSCtv - online webinars available Live, Watch Again and On Demand for your own institution.
Topic Briefings – a series of online briefings providing an overview of new technologies coming into the mainstream.
Communications & Sharing Newsfeed - A monthly e-Bulletin sent to your email inbox with the latest ICT related news, events, resources and training opportunities.
Blogs - Staff at the RSC are regular bloggers and by subscribing to their blogs, you can be kept informed with timely information and interesting articles relevant to your own sphere of work.
iTech Case Studies - Shining a spotlight on best practice and innovative use of technology in Scottish FE & HE. They are over 70 available to download from our website and many also feature as podcasts on our iTunes channel
Forums and Mailing Lists – The RSC facilitates forums and user groups for discussion and sharing where members can confer with experienced peers from other institutions.
The Team also use Twitter, Skype, video conferencing and newsletters.
Joan WalkerAdvisor Learning & Teaching / Deputy Manager
JISC Regional Support Centre [email protected]
Tel: 0141 585 0022JISCMail: [email protected]: joan-at-rscTwitter: @joanwalker65Blog: Http://rsccurriculummatters.bogspot.comScoop.it: http://www.scoop.it/t/technology-for-learning
