Latest Excellence Gateway case studies

28 Feb 2011 02:12 PM

VLE - no distance too far: enhancing the learner journey and business processes.

ITS Training has undergone a revolutionary transformation in the past two years. The company has saved money, generated more business, improved recruitment, retention and achievement and expanded throughout the world because of its virtual learning environment (VLE): the ‘Student Campus'.

Under its previous paper-based distance learning programme it was a hard enough task to deliver lectures to students in Liverpool. Now, the company has a classroom of learners in Tokyo, Japan.

Linkage College: All-in-one touchscreen PCs improve access to communication while delivering cost benefits.

As a specialist further education college with residential care for its students, Linkage has equipped all of its residential buildings with all-in-one touch screen PCs to enhance communication for students between both their parents and fellow students.

Using webcams and Skype has allowed greater independence for students, whilst the installation of these eco-friendly, greener IT machines has benefited the environment and saved the College money.