Becta, or the British Educational Communications and Technology Agency, was established in 1998 and was the Government’s lead agency advising schools and colleges on the procurement of ICT equipment and e-learning strategy in schools. It was abolished in May 2010 and will cease operating in March 2011.
We offer our selection of material from the wealth of publications that were formerly available on the Becta website (closing 31st January 2011), under the Open Government licence (OGL). We have selected material we think will be of interest and arranged it in categories for easy access.
Quoting the ‘Global Grid for Learning’ blog, some of the areas of particular success for Becta, according to a recent online survey, have been strategic advice for schools on implementation of digital technology and effective procurement, funding research projects, new models of professional development and key programmes such as ‘self-review’ and ‘home access.
We hope our new Becta Collection covers most or all of these areas and will serve as a valuable source of information.
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Report
Title: 21st Century Teacher (2010)
Abstract: 21st Century teaching and learning, what is the challenge
Category: Schools
Research Report
Toolkit or Guide
Title: A review of the current landscape of adult informal learning using digital technologies 2009
Abstract: A review of the current landscape of adult informal learning using digital
technologies (Futurelab for Becta) General educators report 2009
technologies (Futurelab for Becta) General educators report 2009
Category: Home Learning
Research Report
Title: A review of the evidence on the use of ICT in the Early Years Foundation Stage (2008)
Abstract: This review, commissioned by Becta and carried out by the Early Childhood Research Unit at the University of Warwick, looks at the benefits, opportunities and risks associated with technology use by young children, parents and practitioners in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Category: Schools
Research Report
Title: Achieve best value (2009)
Abstract: How are you investing in next generation learning?
Category: Schools
Briefing
Toolkit or Guide
Title: Advice for Industry on developing quality digital content for schools 2006
Abstract: Advice for Industry on developing quality digital content for schools 2006
Category: Industry
Briefing
Title: Analysis of emerging trends affecting the use of technology in education (2008)
Abstract: Research to support the delivery and development of Harnessing Technology: Next Generation Learning 2008-14
Category: Harnessing Technology
Research Report
Title: Assessing practitioner e-maturity: Developing a benchmarking tool to measure ICT capability in FE
Abstract: The study focuses on self assessment of teachers' confidence in using ICT. The survey concentrated on teaching staff in general further education institutions in England and comparable post-16 education in four European countries.
Category: e-Maturity
Research Report
Title: Assessing the potential of e-learning to support re-engagement amongst young people with NEET status Report 2008
Abstract: The project explores the attitudes of 16-18 year olds with Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) status towards technology and its potential to support their re-engagement in learning which includes formal education and/or training.
Category: Hard to Reach Learners
Research Report
Title: Assessing the potential of e-learning to support re-engagement amongst young people with NEET status overview 2008
Abstract: The project explores the attitudes of 16-18 year olds with Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) status towards technology and its potential to support their re-engagement in learning which includes formal education and/or training.
Category: Hard to Reach Learners
Briefing
Title: Assessment using technology
Abstract: Messages from the evidence series
Category: Harnessing Technology
Toolkit or Guide