The
British
Computer Society has launched an e-learning specialist group in
the Second
Life virtual world.
The British Computer Society said the specialist group will hold
regular meetings in Second Life and other virtual worlds.
"E-learning provides a solution for those who cannot access
colleges and schools," said the British Computer Society (BCS).
"Employers are also embracing the technology that allows their
employees to develop additional skills without leaving the
workplace," it added.
The BCS e-learning specialist group will work with practitioners
to promote best practice in e-teaching and e-research.
The BCS said it will develop e-learning policies and procedures,
standards and specifications. It also said it hoped to participate
in benchmarking, networking and e-learning development.
The group hopes to attract interest from e-learning
professionals to develop an active community.
Mike Rodd, director of the BCS Learned Society, said: "This is
an exciting step for BCS, e-learning standards are already being
developed and we need to be part of this development. The formation
of this specialist group will help provide an authoritative
sounding board for professionals active in e-teaching and
e-research."
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