ILT Strategies in FEBuilding a Sustainable Framework with ILTInformation and Learning Technology (ILT) can transform further education. It gives students the flexibility to learn when and where they choose, and supports more engaging learning and teaching techniques. It can also provide easier access to courses, increase curriculum options and improve the planning, delivery and monitoring of services. Drawing on our work with Colchester Institute, this white paper looks at the government's skills agenda and how it relates to ILT and new reporting requirements. The paper recommends increasing existing ILT investments to create an integrated managed learning environment and increase business efficiencies. Addressing the Skills GapThe Microsoft Academy Programme is a non-profit organisation that delivers training materials to help both students and college staff tackle the productivity gap in the UK. There are already more than 350 UK institutions participating in this programme. Towards a Performance CultureIs your organisation considering adopting an ILT strategy to improve its performance? If so, Microsoft and our Partners can support you with the information, resources and technology solutions you need to build a sustainable framework. Planning for ILT SuccessMicrosoft and our Education Partners work together to ensure that ILT delivers its full potential to colleges. Find out more about technology solutions that create a connected learning community, our technology support services and how our Partners can help you in delivering a framework for sustainability below. Microsoft Learning GatewayThe Microsoft Learning Gateway enables you to share resources across different groups - including students, lecturers, managers, employers and parents - within a single connected system. Education Support CentreThe Education Support Centre (ESC) provides colleges and universities in the UK with expert and affordable technical help with Microsoft technologies. Microsoft Education PartnersOur Education Partners have proven FE expertise and dedicated resources, and can help you design and implement a solution that is right for your college. Freedom of Information ActThe Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2000 gives members of the public the right to access information held by 'public authorities', which includes further education institutions. Colleges must reply in writing within 20 working days to specific requests for information, declaring whether they hold information of the kind requested. | 
