Benefits of Super-fast broadband

Ofcom have published research into the benefits that next generation broadband could bring to older and disabled people to help promote independent living. Examples include: remote health monitoring and consultations mentoring and befriending schemes teleworking life-long learning initiatives Technology such as this should help promote independent living; health, learning, work and other social issues are [...]

Ofcom’s Communications Market Report 2010

In August, Ofcom released their annual Communications Market Report for Northern Ireland and followed it with a discussion panel event last week. As you would expect the report is detailed with an abundant supply of statistics relating to NI’s progress in communications services. Here are a few key points: A third of people in Northern [...]

Ofcom’s Media Literacy Bulletin (Feb 2010)

Some highlights from the latest bulletin: The UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) launched its ‘Click Clever Click Safe’ campaign.  Remember the digital Code ‘Zip It, Block It, Flag It’. Digital Unite launches BeGrand.net site for grandparents Hold an event for Adult Learners’ Week 2010 (15 to 21 May 2010) New Quick Reads e-books [...]

Media Literacy e-bulletin from Ofcom (Jan 2010)

Some highlights from the latest Ofcom ebulletin: BBC unveils 2010 media literacy activity The BBC have a strong showing in March with BBC Radio 2 running a media literacy campaign throughout the month and BBC2′s Working Lunch having a ‘digital inclusion week’. Online Basics course for adults launched New courses launched to help adults gain the [...]

Ofcom Media Literacy Bulletin Issue 28

This month’s issue has a number of reports and articles on Children’s Media Literacy. In addition, here are a few points to note: Nominations are now open for Adult Learners’ Week Awards 2010 (closing date 29/01/2010) Silver Surfers’ Day has been confirmed as the 21 May Grand Opera House now has its own iPhone application (keeping [...]

Technology – a spending priority

According to Ofcom’s Communications Market Report 2009 we value technology above that of holidays and meals out and have adjusted our spending to reflect this in the current economic climate. When consumers were asked where they would cut back on spending: 47% said meals out 41% said DIY 41% said holidays Only 10% would cut [...]

Opening Access to Adults Conference

Ofcom and NIACE will hold a media literacy conference entitled ‘Opening Access to Adults‘ at the Thistle Marble Arch hotel on Monday 17 November 2008. The main objectives are to: develop an understanding of media literacy and its relevance in modern adult learning explore the relationship between media literacy and citizenship in the 21st century [...]

International Media Literacy Research Forum conference

In May 2008 Ofcom hosted the inaugural meeting of the International Media Literacy Research Forum.  This forum aims “to provide a platform for professional researchers and practitioners from across the world to share knowledge and expertise in the field of media literacy research.” Details of the forum and conference can be found here on their website. Ofcom have also produced [...]

Ofcom – Communications Market 2008 NI Report

Ofcom have published their detailed Communications Market report for the nations and regions across the UK.  The key themes from Northern Ireland can be found here.  I’ve included a few for your quick reference: “Three in ten adults in Northern Ireland have watched video content online A quarter of adults in Northern Ireland have accessed [...]