Basingstoke College of Technology: Closing the feedback loop with social media

Social media tools are bringing a new dimension to dialogue and feedback for learners on a level 3 BTEC extended diploma in creative media production at Basingstoke College of Technology. Not only do blogging, networking and video-sharing tools engage their attention, learners find sharing their work on a public platform helps them achieve a higher standard of work through the continuous engagement with feedback from peers and industry professionals made possible by social media.

ISA Training: Hair and beauty trainees take advantage of technology

ISA Training based in south Wales is taking steps to upskill its staff and learners in digital literacies in order to make most effective use of technology in delivery and assessment of courses in hairdressing, beauty therapy and business management. To increase the flexibility and efficiency of its provision, the company has adopted the Learning Assistant e-portfolio system.