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Barnard, Sarah; Mallaband, Becky; Leder Mackley, Kerstin – Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 2019
In this article, we introduce a threefold peer learning model developed during the design and implementation of an innovative researcher-led digital skills training programme for early career researchers. The programme brought together researchers from three UK universities and facilitated the personal and professional development of: (1) the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Faculty, Teacher Researchers, Research Skills
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Eynon, Rebecca; Geniets, Anne – Learning, Media and Technology, 2016
Digital skills are an important aspect of ensuring that all young people are digitally included. Yet, there tends to be an assumption in popular discourse that young people can simply learn these skills by themselves. While experience of technologies forms an important part of the learning process, other resources (i.e., access to technology and…
Descriptors: Skill Development, Information Literacy, Internet, Influence of Technology
Learning and Work Institute, 2017
The European Agenda for Adult Learning defines the focus for European cooperation in adult education policies for 2012-2020. The Agenda highlights the need to increase participation in adult learning of all kinds (formal, non-formal and informal) either to acquire new work skills, or for active citizenship, or for personal development and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adult Learning, Adult Education, Lifelong Learning
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Sanders, Susan E. – Computers and Education, 1992
Describes a Post-Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) course in the United Kingdom that was offered to develop teachers' computer use and skills. Results of four questionnaires that evaluated skills before the course and after one year of teaching are discussed, and requirements for information technology skills are examined. (five references)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Databases, Evaluation Methods
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Blass, Eddie – European Journal of Education, 1999
Examines the appropriateness of the concept of "key skills" in higher education in the United Kingdom, as defined by the 1997 Dearing Commission report, and the processes required to achieve this ideal in the current higher education environment. The report distinguishes between high-level intellectual skills and the key skills of…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Curriculum, Communication Skills, Computer Literacy