JISC

JISC TechDis, a JISC Advance Service, is working with the Association for Learning Technology (ALT) on a conference about using technology to create barrier-free learning.

The conference – on 9 February 2010, with an optional evening session on 8 February 2010 – will focus in particular on browser technologies, Web2.0, e-Learning, and mobile learning, and on the benefits these can offer to all users, including those with disabilities or learning difficulties.

Full programme 

(a large print version is also available)

Speakers and Session Chairs include:

• Julian Harty from Google;
• Artur Ortega, Accessibility Evangelist for Yahoo! Europe;
• James Clay, Gloucestershire College's ILT and Learning Resources Manager.
• Jane Seale, Head of the Social Justice and Inclusive Education Research Centre at the University of Southampton;
• Alison Mills, Head of Assessment for Learning at The Manchester College;
• Dick Moore, Director of Technology at Ufi/learndirect;
• Dónal Fitzpatrick from the School of Computing at Dublin City University;
• Peter Hartley, Director of the Centre for Academic Practice at the University of Bradford

Costs to attend

• £120 members of ALT
• £160 non members of ALT
• £100 dinner, bed and breakfast at the National College

Register your attendance online

Booking deadline: Tuesday 2 February 2010