Centre for Studies in Advanced Learning Technology

C SALT is the Centre for Studies in Advanced Learning Technology. Established in 1992 the Centre for Studies in Advanced Learning Technology (C SALT) at Lancaster University is one of Europe's leading academic research groups in the field of information and communications technology (ICT) applied to adult education and training. The Centre carries out basic and applied research. Its members are also closely involved in the education and professional development of workers in the e-learning industry, and in consultancy.

Our research has a strong focus on adult education especially in higher education and industrial and vocational training. Our interest is not in the technology per se, but in the social psychological and organisational issues which are thrown into sharp relief during the design and introduction of new technology-based learning environments. C SALT is:

• focused on research in advanced learning technology (ALT), networked or e-learning,
• made up of staff with expertise in eg, networked and e-learning, online tutoring, computer supported collaborative learning, multimedia computing, psychology, instructional design, evaluation and video for learning
• running an innovative distance learning programme on the design and use of advanced learning technologies
• based in the RAE grade 5 Department of Educational Research at Lancaster University, UK.

This site reflects primarily the interests of C SALT in Educational Research. Other members of the university wide C SALT are part of the Department of Management Learning, in particular the Networked Management Learning research group and the Learning Technology Group.