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| |  | | | Who we are and what we do | | | The national learning network (NLN) is a national partnership programme designed to increase the uptake of Information Learning Technology (ILT) across the learning and skills sector in England. Supported by the LSC and other sector bodies, the NLN achieves this by providing network infrastructure and a wide-ranging programme of support, information and training, as well as the development and provision of ILT materials for teaching and learning. | | The initiative began in 1999 with the aim of helping to transform post-16 education. To date, the Government's investment in the NLN totals £156million over a five year period. Initially for the benefit of further education and sixth form colleges, the NLN programme of work is now being rolled out to workplace learning and Adult and Community Learning. | | |
| | Transforming the NLN | In spring 2003, the Joint Implementation Group (JIG) produced its outline action plan for its Post-16 e-Learning Strategy for England, which was approved by the Secretary of State and supports Success for All and the Skills Strategy.
To take the NLN through the next phase of its existence, which includes a three year strategy to incorporate adult and community learning providers, the NLN Transformation Board was established.
| | Future Aims of the NLN | - Active co-ordination of e-learning policy development at national level
- Better planning of e-learning provision at local and regional level through the Strategic Area Review process
- Funding arrangements for e-learning that benefit learners, support blended learning, and allow for innovative development
- More research, and a better use of available research, to support good practice in e-learning
- Developing 'NLN Online' and other resources to meet the need for more and better content - and making existing content available to educators and learners in straightforward ways
- The development of better Internet connections and networks, and better computer rations in adult and community education and the workplace
- An extensive programme of staff development for educators
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