Dear AoIR Colleague You may be interested to know about the MSc in E-learning offered by the University of Edinburgh. This is a fully online programme which can be studied either full-time or part-time from September 2007. Our web site is at: http://www.education.ed.ac.uk/e-learning This is a fully-supported, innovative distance learning programme which aims to help students gain the practical skills and critical insights they need to become confident practitioners within this fast-moving field. If you are involved in post-school education or in training and development, you may find the programme of interest. Using a range of digital environments as appropriate (WebCT, Second Life, weblogs, chat and wikis for example), we offer courses including: An introduction to digital environments for learning Understanding learning in the online environment E-learning strategy and policy Online assessment E-learning and digital culture E-learning, politics and society An introduction to digital game-based learning Language, culture and communication in online learning For a full list of courses and more information about the MSc, please see the web site, or get in touch with me. with best wishes, Sian -------------------- Dr. Sian Bayne Programme Director, MSc in E-learning Higher and Community Education University of Edinburgh Paterson's Land 37 Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AQ (0131) 651 6337 sian.bayne@ed.ac.uk MSc in E-learning http://www.education.ed.ac.uk/e-learning/