1. Case studies in e-learning practice Consultants: Dr. Andrew Ravenscroft (LTRI, Lon Met) Prof. Tom Boyle (LTRI, Lon Met) Dr. John Cook (LTRI, Lon Met) James Clay (Western Colleges Consortium)

2. Project rationale Produce 10 case studies of innovative and effective e- learning practice across sectors (HE, FE, ACL, Sixth Form) Perform a developmental role through close collaboration with e-learning models desk study –Comment on and validate instruments/templates –Four formative case studies based on previous experience/existing data (one for each sector) –Application of instruments to six further case studies (via site visits)

3. Timescale and deliverables Timescale (2004): –May – June (phase 1, instrument validation & four formative case studies) –July – October (phase 2, six more case studies through site visits) Key deliverables: –Formative/interim report by end of June feedback/validation of desk study templates Four formative case studies –Ten case study reports & final report –Dissemination at practitioner-researcher events

4. Good examples? Contact: A.ravenscroft@londonmet.ac.uk