We met when developing one of the first online CPD courses in 2001 for basic skills teachers. The course was delivered to staff across 22 Hampshire colleges, the Isle of Wight college, and the Army. As a result of this collaboration, we joined NIACE (L&WI) as Senior Research Project Officers in the Digital Learning Team. We worked on many projects with providers and teachers across the FE and Skills sector. Barbara managed the national E-Guides programme, and Sally became their National Lead for Online Learning.
Together we set up Ideas4Learning in 2011, continuing to support organisations using technologies to deliver teaching and learning within education, business, and charitable organisations.
Barbara Nance BSc Maths PGCE (OU) Maths.
Barbara has an engineering background. She was a Merchant Navy radio electronics officer before teaching radar (as a civilian) for the Royal Navy. After gaining a maths degree, she trained as a maths teacher and taught adults from Entry to A-level maths. Barbara is passionate about STEM and supporting organisations to deliver high-quality and engaging learning.
Barbara has project managed national projects as well as undertaking research/evaluation activities. With an interest in SEND, she has been providing support to providers in how they can make web-based documents and sites accessible, complying with legislation.
Sally Betts BSc Hons Computer Science, Cert. Ed.
Sally started her career as a Software Engineer working on defence projects with Plessey and Ferranti before moving into commercial work for MicroSec Limited. Family life saw a change of career direction into teaching. Recognising the potential technology could bring, she has actively promoted its benefits to ensure equality of opportunity, engagement and enhanced learning experience. Sally continues to push EdTech boundaries working on projects using online and hybrid delivery, as well as augmented, virtual and mixed reality.
Publications
- Mellar H, Kambouri M, Nance B, Betts S. (2022), ICT and Skills for Life @ National Research Development Centre for adult literacy and numeracy, NAACE Journal
- Nance B. (2010), Teaching information and communication technology- an application guide, London, LLUK
- Nance B. (2008), Platforms for Success, Leicester, NIACE
- Betts s, Clarke A. (2008), Assessment for Learning, Digital Tools for Effective Practice, NIACE
- Mellar H, Kambouri M, Logan K, Betts S, Nance B, Moriarty V. (2007), Effective Teaching and Learning: Using ICT, NRDC
- Mellar H, Kambouri M, Nance B, (2007), Effective practice in ICT in Literacy, Numeracy, Language Tutor guide, NRDC
- Betts s, Kambouri M. (2007) Using Voting technology for Assessment, NRDC
- NANCE B. (2005), Delivering Financial Education for Young Adults in FE, London, FSA
- NANCE B (2005), Delivering Financial Literacy within Family Learning, London, DfES
