Programme for the Innovating e-Learning 2011 online conference.

Programme

Presentations now available. See session descriptions below.

Below are the recordings and associated information for the main conference sessions. However, please remember that were also numerous sessions in the Activity Week. For the recordings of these, see the Activity Week programme.


Opening keynote

The conference opening keynote: Towards a digital pedagogy will be given by David Puttnam (Lord Puttnam of Queensgate). David is well known as a producer of many award-winning films. He retired from film production in 1998 to focus on his work in public policy as it relates to education, the environment, and the 'creative and communications' industries. This session will be facilitated by Sarah Porter (JISC).

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Theme 1: learning landscapes

Advances in digital technology are making possible cross- and inter-institutional initiatives that were previously beyond reach. Theme 1 selects for closer analysis some innovative approaches to assessment and lifelong learning, plus institutional practice that extends our understanding of the potential role of students in curriculum design and delivery. These sessions illustrate the depth of response from UK further and higher education to the continuing need for flexible, efficient and forward-looking learning experiences, aided and enhanced by technology.  (This theme runs for 48 hours from 8.30am on Tuesday 22nd November)

Keynote

The Theme 1 keynote: tensions in collaboration in a changing landscape is given by Bill Rammell, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Plymouth University. Facilitated by Neil Witt (Plymouth University).

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Sessions

Session 1: An evidence-based model to enhance programme-wide assessment using technology: TESTA to FASTECH . Presented by Tansy Jessop and Yaz El-Hakim (University of Winchester) and Paul Hyland (Bath Spa University). Facilitated by Mark Russell (University of Hertfordshire). 

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Session 2: Students as agents of change. Presented by Elisabeth Dunne and Dale Potter (University of Exeter), Facilitated by Malcolm Ryan (University of Greenwich). 

View the recording and download the PowerPoint. You can also view the video used in the presentation.

Session 3: Work-force and Employer Needs – A Collaborative Solution. Presented by Andrew Comrie and Janis Deane (Edinburgh Napier University), Morag Gray and Barbara Lawson (Edinburgh's Telford College). Facilitated by Paul Richardson (RSC Cymru). 

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Theme 2: navigating pathways

New developments also bring new challenges. Theme 2 explores some of the potential benefits and issues associated with technology-enhanced learning and teaching, including the need for to support the development of sharable resources and high-quality digital literacy skills among staff and students, plus ways of ensuring flexibility and relevance in curriculum design. The Theme 2 keynote challenges us to rethink where, as well as how, learning takes place. (This theme runs for 48 hours from 8.30am on Thursday 24th November)

Keynote

The Theme 2 keynote: navigating the future of education is given by Mike Sharples, formerly of the Learning Sciences Research Institute, University of Nottingham, and now at the Open University. Facilitated by Diane Brewster (Consultant). 

View the recording and download the PowerPoint. Download Mike's podcast from Emerging Practice in a Digital Age

Sessions

Session 4: What needs to change in curriculum design? Presenters: Simon Cross (Open University), Alan Masson (Ulster University), Jim Everett (Strathclyde University) and Paul Bartholomew (Birmingham City University) . Facilitated and chaired by Peter Bullen (University of Hertfordshire). 

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Session 5: Panel session on digital literacy. Helen Beetham (consultant); Alex Bols (NUS); Andrew Eynon (Coleg Llandrillo); David White (University of Oxford), Alison Mackenzie (Edge Hill University) and Matt Benka (University of Bath). Facilitated by Frances Bell (University of Salford). Panel chaired by Derfel Owen (University of Exeter). 

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Supporting resources:

Session 6: Open practice across sectors. Presented by Anna Gruszczynska (C-SAP), Suzanne Hardy (Academy Subject Centre for Medicine, Dentistry & Veterinary Medicine) and Helen Richardson (FusedWorks). Facilitated by Terry McAndrew (Techdis). 

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Background materials: https://oersynth.pbworks.com/w/page/47896855/openpracticejiscel11



Closing keynote

The Crowdsourced Keynote: co-creating learning . We are pleased to announce that this will be given by Ewan McIntosh of notosh.com. Ewan is a teacher, speaker and investor, regarded as one of Europe’s leading voices in developing engaging experiences through digital media for public services. This session is facilitated by Tom Barrett, also of notosh. 

View the recording, and download the PowerPoint.


Other events and sessions

Conference blog: as in previous years, the conference blog will be written by James Clay.

Thinking Space:  During this conference Joy Jarvis and Sally Graham will work with participants to help to 'make the thinking visible'. 

Download the images produced for this session.

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