Virtual or Managed Reality ?
The Library and the e learning environment
Kimberlin Library, De Montfort University Leicester
Thursday 28 June 2001
10.00am – 4.15pm


Would you like to know more about the Library’s potential role in the
development of virtual and managed learning environments? This seminar
brings together an overview of managed and virtual learning environments,
along with speakers who are involved in different aspects of supporting e
learning.

The Programme

10.00am  Arrival, Registration and Refreshments

10.20am Welcome
Jo Aitkins, Public Services Librarian, University of Leicester and UC&R
Committee member

10.30am Managed and Virtual Learning Environments – an overview of
developments
Dr Richard J Mobbs, Head of Learning Technology, Computer Centre,
University of Leicester

11.10am NILE (Northampton Integrated Learning Environment) at the
University College Northampton – a Librarian’s perspective
  Andrew Martin, Deputy Librarian

11.50am ANGEL: Authenticated Networked Guided Environment for Learning – a
JISC funded project aimed at developing tools to integrate learning and
digital library environments
 Nicole Harris, Researcher, LITC, South Bank University

12.30pm Buffet Lunch

1.45pm E learning and teaching – the academic and student’s perspective of
developing, teaching and studying a module using Webct
 Dr David Sadler, Head of Historical & International Studies, De
Montfort University

2.25pm  Using Webct to deliver information skills: the librarian’s
perspective
Sally Patalong, Subject Librarian, Computer Science and Electrical and
Electronic Engineering, Coventry University

3.05pm  Refreshments

3.25pm The Virtual Enquiry Service – using CHAT software to provide an
interactive web based enquiry service
Lou McGill, Distance Learning Services Librarian, University of Leicester

4.05pm  Summary and Evaluation

4.15pm  Close

Virtual or Managed Reality ?
The Library and the e learning environment
Kimberlin Library, De Montfort University Leicester
Thursday 28 June 2001
10.00am – 4.15pm
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The Venue

The meeting will be held in the Lecture room on level 1 of the Kimberlin
Library, De Montfort University, Leicester, which seats up to 60 delegates.
There is full disabled access to the building.

The University is located on the edge of Leicester city centre, close to
main roads, with easy access to the M1 and M69. It is a 15 minute walk to
the rail and bus stations. Public car parks are located a few minutes walk
away.

A campus map is available from:
http://www.dmu.ac.uk/Visitor/Access/leicester.html

If you would like to attend please complete and return the attached form by
Wednesday 20 June 2001. For further information please contact: Jo Aitkins –
 Tel 0116 252 5180 – E mail [log in to unmask]

Booking Form

Delete where appropriate:

Please reserve _____ place(s) for the Virtual or Managed Reality Meeting,
on Thursday 28 June 2001 at De Montfort University (If booking for more
than one person, please enclose all delegate names and their LA membership
numbers where applicable)

I enclose payment of £20+VAT (LA individual member rate)/£25+VAT
(Institutional and non-member rate)/£15+VAT(student rate) Cheques should be
made payable to LAUCRG, East Midlands Section.
Lunch and refreshments are included.

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Cancellations with less than 5 working days notice will be liable for the
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Please return (to arrive by Wednesday 20 June) to Jo Aitkins, Public
Services Librarian, University of Leicester, University Library, PO Box
248, University Road, Leicester, LE1 9QD