NCS News April 2008

That was Easter then...

Well, we hope you enjoyed the earliest Easter you are likely to experience in your lifetime (unless you were around in 1818). We have a number of items for you to explore over at the NCS News blog. You may want to boost your learning ability with the aid of your iPod. We report some research on the use of iPods for sleep learning and a new application that you can install which will enable you as a sleep learner. Scotland’s history is celebrated in a recreation of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath. We also look into a worrying decline in the number of UK adult learners. The topics continue to grow as you read this.

If you want your reading more in-depth, the new NCS magazine Cloisters is still available. The current issue will lead you through Egypt and Ethiopia with the Desert Archaeologist, introduce you to life writing, and take a reality check with a life-long learner and teacher. Along with reviews and some fun stuff, there is plenty to keep you occupied and we hope to lead you into further researches of your own. Also, remember that we are looking for items, articles and reviews for Cloisters, so contact me if you are interested in contributing.

New Course - Wonderful World of Psychology

Please welcome a new course to our stable - the Wonderful World of Psychology - an introductory course aimed at anyone with an interest in human nature, or sconsidering pursuing a more formal education in psychology. The first run of this new course begins on 7th May, so enrol now if you are interested.

 

 

Adult Learning Week 17th May 2008

Finally, advance warning for you - as has become our custom, we will be opening our course How to Learn Online for free during Adult Learning Week - so here's your chance to try a little online learning for free, and find out your own learning strengths. We will be releasing details nearer the time.

Happy Learning,

The NCS Team.