Local authority training officers in Surrey, including Spelthorne Borough Council, Surrey County Council and Surrey e-Partnership have recently won the award for the best e-learning production on a low budget in the first ever, national e-learning awards.
A CD-rom, taking the learner’s perspective, includes tutorials and quizzes in a serious yet entertaining style to make learning easy. Delivering this on CD allows new staff to learn at their own pace or when convenient. The E-Learning Network (ELN), the independent professional association for e-learning users and developers, selected the finalists.
The judges said:
"The submission and presentation of this award succeeded in illustrating how a successful e-learning project can be achieved on a very small budget. The winners have enabled training to be delivered to larger numbers in more areas and at lower cost than would have been possible with any other medium. The packaging of the product deserves special recognition as does the programme itself which is functional but also interesting and fun to do."
Tony Zendle, the designer of the product who is from Surrey County Council, said:
"By sharing local knowledge, technical skills and past experience we have worked in partnership and developed an excellent solution to our own needs."
The District and Borough councils using the new e-learning induction CD praise its effectiveness. Debbie O’Sullivan, Spelthorne Human Resources Officer, said:
“Spelthorne Borough Council staff now receive this essential training which helps enhance our overall induction programme. Its function promotes a positive and cohesive image of Surrey’s local authorities as employers.”
For further information contact Rona Cruickshank, Training Project Manager at: ronacruickshank@aol.com or 07767291365 or Tony Zendle, Lead e-Learning Consultant, Surrey County Council at: tzendle@surreycc.gov.uk. On 02085419787
For further information please ring 01784 446297 or 444260.
