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SALTIS
is dedicated to improving the effectiveness of learning technology
in schools.
Although
significant resources have been devoted to ICT over the last ten
years, research has consistently shown that the impact on teaching
and learning has been disappointing.
We
believe that one of the principal barriers to progress has been
the failure to create a robust framework for interoperability,
which would allow innovative and niche products to take their
place in what must necessarily be an integrated software environment
in schools.
As
a consequence of this lack of interoperability, the market for
learning technology has become inflexible and subject to the distorting
effect of large, centralised, prescriptive procurements.
SALTIS
aims to represent, not the interest of its members, but their
expertise. We welcome the participation of anyone who has a contribution
to make to an open, evidence-based dialogue, leading to practical
proposals to improve interoperability and to support a dynamic,
innovative market.
It
is not the role of SALTIS, or, we believe, of central government,
to take positions on pedagogy. SALTIS will help develop interoperability
standards to support any type of pedagogy which commands support
in the profession.
SALTIS
is not a rich man's club. Membership is free and we will work
with appropriate government agencies to ensure that access to
interoperability specifications and associated certification services
and tools should also, as far as possible, be free. We welcome
applications from small organisations as well as large and will
work to support a productive synergy between the two. What
matters is not who you are, but what you have to contribute.
At
the same time, SALTIS will seek to work with other national and
international standards bodies to ensure that our work offers
maximum possible compatibility in global markets.
The
founding of SALTIS offers an exciting opportunity to create the
technical infrastructure to support a dynamic market, which will
deliver the applications which will transform our education system
in the twenty-first century.
If
you have something to contribute to this work, please get in touch.
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You
can join SALTIS either as a member or a partner.
We
welcome applications for membership from any company
engaged in selling learning technology into UK schools
or other institutions delivering compulsory education.
We
welcome applications for partnership from organisation
otherwise concerned with learning technology in schools
(e.g. government, standards agencies, professional,
academic and other trade bodies).
Applications
for membership should be sent to Mark
Rosser at BESA, including the name and brief description
of your organisation, and details of a contact person.
Your application will be considered at the next members'
meeting.
Both
membership and partnership are free.
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If
you are an interested individual or do not want to
join SALTIS formally, we still want to hear your views
and encourage a wider debate on SALTIS' general aims
and on its particular projects.
Please
contribute to our open forum.
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