http://shropshirelearningplatform.ethink.org.uk Further development of an online learning resource for Shropshire Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:51:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This blog has been created to allow for discussion and sharing of views on all aspects of Learning Platforms. When commenting on a posting please indicate the name of your school. http://shropshirelearningplatform.ethink.org.uk/2007/01/26/hello-world/ Please feel free to comment on other platforms beyond the Becta Framework - we welcome comments from all users particularly from colleagues in an educational setting. http://shropshirelearningplatform.ethink.org.uk/2007/01/31/discussion-on-platforms-not-currently-represented/ Azzurri Communications are revolutionising teaching and learning by providing unique and practical educational technology. Azzurri provides both hardware and software solutions designed specifically for education. Azzurri has a proven track record of providing practical, robust, flexible and innovative ICT environments through a consultative approach. Its service offering includes: TALMOS Learning Platform Managed services for ... http://shropshirelearningplatform.ethink.org.uk/2007/01/27/azzurri-communications-ltd/ Etech is a software/multimedia developer with 14 years experience of developing training and educational products. Etech is based in Australia, with offices in the UK, Hong Kong, Russia and the USA. Etech has designed and developed Studywiz, a primary and secondary school virtual learning environment. Studywiz is capable of delivering all ... http://shropshirelearningplatform.ethink.org.uk/2007/01/27/etech-group/ Fronter was founded in Norway in 1998 and is now used by two million users in 2,000 learning institutions through eight countries. In the UK we power the National College for School Leadership’s talk2learn platform and work with several schools, colleges and a number of local authorities. The Fronter Learning Platform ... http://shropshirelearningplatform.ethink.org.uk/2007/01/27/fronter/ Netmedia Education, part of the Espresso Group, specialises in the development of web-based learning platforms, data driven education websites and portals, and education applications. Netmedia has contracts with West Midlands RBC (WMnet), the East of England RBC (E2BN), the Yorkshire & Humberside RBC (YHGfL), and through its framework agreements with Easynet, ... http://shropshirelearningplatform.ethink.org.uk/2007/01/27/netmedia-education/ Pearson Education is the UK’s leading education company. From pre-school to high school, early learning to professional certification, our text books, digital learning tools and testing programmes help to educate millions of people nationwide. Pearson Education’s primary activity is that of educational publisher in the markets of higher and professional education, ... http://shropshirelearningplatform.ethink.org.uk/2007/01/27/pearson-education-ltd/ Since 1984, Ramesys has delivered innovative ICT solutions to UK education in the pursuit of e-learning excellence. Working with over 16,000 schools and over 70 local authorities, Ramesys delivers it’s award-winning ‘Assimilate’ learning platform and Microsoft Learning Gateway solutions along with managed services, infrastructure and transformational ICT services. Our track record ... http://shropshirelearningplatform.ethink.org.uk/2007/01/27/ramesys/ RM is the leading provider of ICT software, services and infrastructure to UK schools, colleges and universities. Founded in 1973, we have spent over 30 years designing transformational solutions for education that are based on the needs of teachers and learners in the classroom. RM provides a range of learning platform ... http://shropshirelearningplatform.ethink.org.uk/2007/01/27/rm-education-plc/ Serco is one of the leading partners operating within education. We work closely with schools, learners and local authorities by providing managed ICT services, learning platforms, management information systems (MIS) and a range of other services. Our reputation and depth of experience has been developed through understanding the needs of stakeholders and ... http://shropshirelearningplatform.ethink.org.uk/2007/01/27/serco-ltd/ UniServity has been developing and providing learning platforms since 2000. By January 2007, more than ten per cent of English secondary schools and hundreds of primaries across 70 local authorities were using the UniServity learning platform. UniServity can provide the learning platform to schools either as a hosted solution, or in partnership ... http://shropshirelearningplatform.ethink.org.uk/2007/01/27/uniservity/ Established in 1975, Viglen have achieved a sound reputation for service and quality in the schools IT market. Since 1994 we have been registered with BSI and in 2003 we were accredited to ISO 9001 in recognition of ongoing continuous improvement. Our success is largely attributable to a single company philosophy ... http://shropshirelearningplatform.ethink.org.uk/2007/01/27/viglen-ltd/       Formed in 1997, Digitalbrain has become one of the leading providers of learning platforms, e-content and portal architecture to public and private organisations. Working closely with regional broadband consortia, including the London Grid for Learning and the East of England Broadband Consortia and some 50 LA's and private sector organisations, ... http://shropshirelearningplatform.ethink.org.uk/2007/01/27/digitalbrain/ Becta leads the national drive to improve learning through technology. We do this by working with industry to ensure we have the right technology for education in place. We also work to support the education workforce to make the best use of technology to improve learning. So that every learner ... http://shropshirelearningplatform.ethink.org.uk/2007/01/27/becta/