1. The Institute for Learning and Research Technology is a national centre of excellence in the development and use of technology-based methods in teaching, learning and research 1 Institute for Learning and Research Technology The Virtual Training Suite: Internet Skills for Teaching and Learning

2. The Institute for Learning and Research Technology is a national centre of excellence in the development and use of technology-based methods in teaching, learning and research 2 Institute for Learning and Research Technology Background 40 free web based tutorials Funded by the UK higher education community Created by the Institute for Learning & Research Technology (ILRT) at the University of Bristol input from subject experts from 30 UK institutions

3. The Institute for Learning and Research Technology is a national centre of excellence in the development and use of technology-based methods in teaching, learning and research 3 Institute for Learning and Research Technology Aims Subject based Introduction to the Internet Accessible to all Suitable for use by students, lecturers and researchers flexible use

4. The Institute for Learning and Research Technology is a national centre of excellence in the development and use of technology-based methods in teaching, learning and research 4 Institute for Learning and Research Technology Contents TOUR DISCOVER REVIEW REFLECT

5. The Institute for Learning and Research Technology is a national centre of excellence in the development and use of technology-based methods in teaching, learning and research 5 Institute for Learning and Research Technology

6. The Institute for Learning and Research Technology is a national centre of excellence in the development and use of technology-based methods in teaching, learning and research 6 Institute for Learning and Research Technology TOUR Raises awareness about what can be found on the Internet Guided tour of key sites Able to collect list of useful URLS

7. The Institute for Learning and Research Technology is a national centre of excellence in the development and use of technology-based methods in teaching, learning and research 7 Institute for Learning and Research Technology DISCOVER Teaches effective Internet searching strategies Usage of Internet search tools Raises awareness of RDN

8. The Institute for Learning and Research Technology is a national centre of excellence in the development and use of technology-based methods in teaching, learning and research 8 Institute for Learning and Research Technology REVIEW Raises awareness of quality issues Teaches critical assessment techniques

9. The Institute for Learning and Research Technology is a national centre of excellence in the development and use of technology-based methods in teaching, learning and research 9 Institute for Learning and Research Technology REFLECT Summarises skills taught Offers practical suggestions for using the Internet Contains scenarios of use by lecturers, students and researchers

10. The Institute for Learning and Research Technology is a national centre of excellence in the development and use of technology-based methods in teaching, learning and research 10 Institute for Learning and Research Technology Other Features Quizzes ‘Links basket’ Guidance for students Teacher Resources section

11. The Institute for Learning and Research Technology is a national centre of excellence in the development and use of technology-based methods in teaching, learning and research 11 Institute for Learning and Research Technology Some facts on usage Over 43,000 log ins in the first 6 months 56% independent learners liked - structure, clarity of writing Problems- functionality, length

12. The Institute for Learning and Research Technology is a national centre of excellence in the development and use of technology-based methods in teaching, learning and research 12 Institute for Learning and Research Technology Usage at the LSE Large scale student inductions Hands on workshops Drop in sessions Staff training Handouts Library web site

13. The Institute for Learning and Research Technology is a national centre of excellence in the development and use of technology-based methods in teaching, learning and research 13 Institute for Learning and Research Technology http://www.vts.rdn.ac.uk/ rdn-vts@bristol.ac.uk Virtual Training Suite: