Oxford wins award for new ways of learning

University 29 Oct 10 Oxford's continuing education department is using new technology to allow distance and part-time learning. Now its work in this area has been recognised by an award. The Technology Assisted Lifelong Learning (TALL) team works within Oxford's Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE). Last month the team won the 2010 Learning Technologist of the Year team award from the Association for Learning Technology. Sean Faughnan, Director of TALL, said: 'We are delighted that the work of the team has been recognised in this way. The award is also a tribute to our academic colleagues across the Department for Continuing Education who have embraced the use of technology and worked with us over the past decade to develop more than 50 superb online courses, which are now studied by over 3,000 students each year. 'Though it is not widely known, the University of Oxford has one of the UK's largest continuing education departments, and its operation is one of the most successful globally.