QCA has announced the accreditation of the central learning elements of the first five new Diplomas, including IT.

Lifelong Learning UK has launched a new microsite to support teacher education and development.

A parliamentary report on Post-16 Skills is concerned that non-qualification-bearing provision falls far short of what is required, has concerns over Train to Gain, and urges a review of ESOL funding arrangements.

This JISC guide explains what is meant by social software, how it is used and how to plan for its incorporation into teaching and learning.

SPRIG has ten 'How to find out' guides on sport, leisure, hospitality and tourism. Sport, for example, has information on medicine, nutrition, physiotherapy, history and statistics.

A TechDis guide can tell you all you need to know about creating accessible presentations in PowerPoint.

Creating a culture of evidence tops the list of important issues in the move to an 'Instruction 2.0' world, according to EDUCAUSE.

This case study describes the steps taken at Peter Symonds College in Winchester to ensure the intranet is as inclusive as possible.

The latest issue of Inform is available, providing updates on JISC projects and a new web-based supplement.

As an increasing number of students take up online courses, there are simple steps that colleges can take to help ensure success.

NIACE is staging an online e-moot to enable practitioners to engage in discussion on issues around current e-learning practice - but only 100 places are available and participants need to agree to take an active part.

The Scottish Learning Festival in September is offering a range of sessions of interest to FE.

What will tomorrow's mobile devices look like? asks BBC reporter Bill Thompson, and how useful will they be?

The third Handheld Learning Conference and Exhibition will once again be examining the opportunities presented by 'always-on' learning.

The Centre for Excellence in Leadership has published a collection of case studies of colleges taking part in the eQuIP programme.

Deakin University in Australia have attempted to implement an ambitious wholly online learning policy.

A more contextual approach is needed to open standards argues this OKOLN, CETIS and OSS Watch paper.

All the latest Ferl news and ILT news for the post 16 education sector plus up coming events. Browse the archives for past news and events.

A short video explains the point of social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook in less than two minutes.

The new Education Department DIUS has published a second FE White Paper progress update alongside the Leitch Implementation Plan. It reports on the progress made and sets the timescale for further reforms.