The key benefits of being part of an e-Learning network can be:

• more self-confidence for members
• a clearer view of the way forward for e-Learning in the region
• better understanding of strengths and weaknesses
• better view of how to overcome obstacles and hurdles
• creating a sounding board – somewhere to test out ideas in the knowledge that you will not be unduly criticised
• having a test-bed of new approaches
• using mini-networks to improve techniques when handling e-Learning
• being part of a mutually supportive community – knowing that you are not on your own in facing problems or seeking solutions
• better able to set priorities and goals
• learning from other people’s successes and failures
• developing a clearer view on the limits of what is possible
• being more realistic in setting targets
• knowing that there is not one road to e-maturity
• development is not a linear process but goes in many directions
• having greater awareness of e-learning activity and initiatives locally and nationally that could support your local organisations
• sharing ideas and best practice

There is a link below to a Becta research report on an exemplary network for sharing best practice.

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Related Resources

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  Exemplary Progress: A network to share best practice
  

  A Becta report on the benefits of e-Learning netwroks. Network pioneers describe their achievements and experiences so far in this short report which shows real success stories of innovation, sharing best practice, improving skills and exchanging ideas.

  http://publications.becta.org.uk/display.cfm?resID=38838