A web developer has designed sites to help both Sussex businesses and A-level students.

Brighton-based Runtime Collective completed an online one-stop shop for Sussex Enterprise and an e-learning project for London-based A School Without Walls (ASW2).

The ASW2 project enables school administrators, teachers and students to work together on a range of syllabuses, such as A-levels or GCSEs, from anywhere in the world.

School administrators can manage a range of classes, teacher requirements and student groups.

Students can attend lessons online, submit homework and sign up to a range of education events.

Teachers can collect student assignments, give lectures, organise online lessons and upload files, movies, soundclips and images relating to different topics within a syllabus.

Runtime's managing director Giles Palmer said e-learning was a developing area in which smaller companies like his could find space to do business.

He said: "There are many big companies in the market but most of them are struggling.

"There's definitely long-term growth potential but right now the amount of time and money being invested outstrips demand.

"Broadband will make a big difference when it becomes more widespread. This is a market in its infancy."

Mr Palmer said the Sussex Enterprise site presented specific technical problems.

He said: "Not too many companies would have been able to integrate everything together."

The site includes business news, details on Sussex Enterprise campaigns, networking events listings, advice on how to start and further develop a business, local economy trends and guidance on coping with red tape and bureaucracy.

The content comes from a variety of commercial and public sector partners, as well as the business community.

Later developments will allow visitors to book events online, interact with discussion forums and tap into a database utilising the Find a Business directory.

www.runtime-collective.com
www.sussexenterprise.co.uk
www.asw2.net