Partners Both the channel and the training programme have been designed and populated after essential input from a group of practitioners who form the NGfL communities user group. This is a great opportunity to say thank you to them and to invite other practitioners who feel they can contribute to get in touch and join the group. Key partners, through the NGfL communities working group, are increasingly active and involved in securing and promoting access for all to the power of new technology in and with communities. Services provided by LT Scotland in the supply of software, licences and training opportunities to fulfil this remit are highlighted in their article in this edition of Connected. Schools are one possible access point and New Community schools in particular might lead the way.
Awareness raising at conferences and seminars is always rewarding.
Last year saw members of the NGfL Scotland team present at many national events held by community sector organisations. These included SCVO s Realising Your Potential event, Community Learning Scotland s Community Learning 2000 conference, the Adult Literacy 2000 conference, and the Scottish Museums Council s regional seminars. The team also presented to Local Learning partnerships, Adult Guidance and Learning networks and other groups and networks keen to know more about ICT and how it might be exploited. We intend to keep you informed of all work in progress through the Communities Channel and through further editions of this magazine. Or, if you prefer, you can contact the NGfL Scotland team directly.