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LT eContent Conference - second call for posters.

Abstracts for poster presentations must be emailed to Helen
Harwood by 5 February ([log in to unmask]).
There will be a prize for the best poster, sponsored by Boxmind.

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eContent: different perspectives

A one-day conference on integrating online teaching and learning
from the Association for Learning Technology

Friday 5 April 2002, 09:00-16:30
City Campus, Sheffield Hallam University

Conference fees:
£70 students / £135 ALT members / £175 non-members
Booking deadline: 21 March 2002

Sponsored by:
Boxmind (gold sponsor)
and by
Richmond Systems, Immersive Education,
FD Learning, National Learning Network, Microsoft UK

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
This one-day conference will approach the development of eContent
from the perspective of teachers, publishers and commercial
courseware providers. The speakers, drawn from tertiary education
and commerce, have been chosen for their expertise and
experience in using and developing eContent. A mixture of
plenaries, discussions, hands-on workshops, poster presentations
and an exhibition will ensure something for everyone. Please note:
our VLE conference in April 2001 was oversubscribed; book early
to avoid disappointment.

CALL FOR POSTERS
Poster presentations on the theme of eContent are invited. The
poster should present a condensed review or a work-in-progress
report on a significant piece of eContent development.

To apply for a poster session submit an abstract by 5 February
2002 to [log in to unmask]

The abstract should consist of a title up to 80 characters, author’s
name(s), institutional affiliation(s) and email address of the main
contact, and a description of the planned poster which readily
informs the reader about the problem being addressed, the
outcomes of the work and relevant URLs or literature references.
Max 350 words.

If your poster is accepted you must register by 5 MARCH. Failure
to register will result in your space being forfeited and your
abstract deleted from the programme.

Poster boards and a table will be available on the day. The printed
poster should be identifiable from some distance and legible from 2
metres. It must contain:

Title: black text 40mm high in an easily-readable font.
Author’s names and affiliations: black text 25mm high in an easily-
readable font.

The main body of the poster should be designed with font sizes
and diagrams which can be read and understood quickly by the
reader. The poster must be laminated.

Presenters of posters will be expected to be available during breaks
and the half-hour session after lunch to discuss their work with
colleagues.

PRESENTERS
Confirmed speakers include Clive Church and Steve Jeyes
(EdExcel), Shirley Evans (Royal National College for the Blind),
Richard Halkett (Boxmind), Dr David Hoyle (UfI), Lawrie Phipps
(TechDis), Rosemary Phillimore (Oxford Brookes), Tim Ray (ACT e-
learning specialist), David Squires (desq), Alan Teece (LearnWise).

PROGRAMME
09:00 Arrival, registration, coffee

09:30 Plenary session
Panel members with speakers from national initiatives, publishers
and commercial developers

10:30 Coffee

10:45 Parallel sessions
(a) Teachers’ perspectives
(b) Publishers’ perspectives
(c) Developers’ perspectives

11:45 Parallel sessions repeated

12:30-13:45 Lunch

13:30 Posters and commercial presentations in
exhibition area

14:00 Parallel sessions

A. Discussions
1. National initiatives for eContent
2. Reasonable web design: legislation and online learning

B. Hands-on workshops
Choose from: Boxmind, Fretwell Downing, Immersive Education,
LearnWise, Microsoft, National Learning Network, Richmond
Systems.

14:50-15:05 Tea

15:05 Hands-on workshops repeated

16:00 Closing panel session, prize for best poster and feedback
from discussions

CONFERENCE FEES
£70 students (evidence of status required)
£135 ALT members
£175 non-members

VENUE
The conference will be held at the City Campus of Sheffield Hallam
University, conveniently located directly opposite the railway station
and transport interchange.

TRAVEL TO SHEFFIELD
Regular inter-city services operate from London St Pancras and the
principal services on the north-east/south-west route pass through
Sheffield. The M1 (junction 33) gives direct access to the city from
north and south. Access from the west is via the A57 and the east
via the M18/M1. See the Visitors’ Guide at www.shu.ac.uk Further
details will be sent upon receipt of application form.

ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation has been reserved at the following hotels at
special rates negotiated by Conference 21. Please indicate your
first, second and third choice. Places will be allocated on a first
come, first served basis. Delegates must settle their own account
with the hotel on departure. Tariffs quoted are inclusive of breakfast.
Full details will be sent upon receipt of application form.

Novotel *** 1 min walk from campus; single £73.00; double £81.50.
Hotel Bristol ** 10 mins walk from campus; single £59.60; double
£65.00. Hotel Ibis * 7 mins walk from campus; single/double £45.95
(continental breakfast only).

Reduced rates are available on Friday nights and at weekends.
Please contact Conference 21 for more details.

CANCELLATIONS
Payment will be refunded if notification is made in writing by
Thursday 21 March 2002. An administration charge of £20 will be
made. No refunds will be payable after this date, but substitutes
(confirmed in writing) will be accepted.

ALT MEMBERSHIP
Individual membership costs just £40 per annum for educational
staff in the UK and is tax deductible. Contact the ALT office for
more information or visit our web site at www.alt.ac.uk

The Association for Learning Technology is a Registered Charity,
Number 1063519.

CONFERENCE CONTACT
Enquiries should be directed to:
Conference 21, Sheffield Hallam University,
City Campus, Sheffield S1 1WB, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)114 225 5342 (Erika Cooke) or 5336 (Julie Smith)
Fax: +44 (0)114 225 5337
Email: [log in to unmask]

BOOKING FORM
Please complete this form in BLOCK CAPITALS (use a separate
form for each applicant) and return by 21 MARCH 2002 to:
Conference 21 (ALT eContent), Sheffield Hallam University,
City Campus, Sheffield S1 1WB, UK.

Prof/Dr/Mr/Ms/Mrs/Miss (please delete as appropriate)
First name:
Surname:
Job title:
Organisation:
Department:
Address:
Postcode:
Country:
Tel:
Fax:
Email:

__ I am an ALT member, category:
individual/institutional/corporate (delete as appropriate).
__ I am not an ALT member.
__ I am a student; name and tel number of Supervisor:


Fee payable: £ ................

Special requirements:

Special diet (please specify):

Special needs (please specify):

ALT and Conference 21 will maintain the data you supply in
keeping with the UK Data Protection Act.

Please note:
1. All delegates will receive a list of participants, including name,
organisation and email address. Tick this box if you DO NOT wish
to be included on that list. __

2. Photographs will be taken for publication on the web and the
ALT newsletter.  Tick this box IF YOU ARE HAPPY FOR YOUR
IMAGE TO BE PUBLISHED IN THIS WAY. __

ACCOMMODATION
Delegates will be required to settle their own account at the hotel
before departure. Please reserve me a single / double room (delete
as appropriate) at (rank in order of preference):
 __ Novotel
 __ Hotel Bristol
 __ Ibis Hotel

For the night of__ Thursday 4 April __ Friday 5 April

PAYMENT DETAILS
Method of payment (please tick):
__ Cheque enclosed, payable to Sheffield Hallam University (ALT
eContent)
__ Invoice against official order number: .................
__ Credit/debit card (complete details below)

PAYMENT BY CREDIT/DEBIT CARD
__ Debit £.............. from my
Mastercard/Visa/Eurocard/Delta/Switch
(please note we are unable to accept American Express or Diners
Club)
Signature: .........................................

Date: ........./........./.........

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Cardholder’s statement address:


Daytime telephone number:

* Credit card payments

Card account No: ......... .......... .......... ..........
Expiry date: ......../........

* Switch payments

Switch No: .......... .......... .......... ..........
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DISCLAIMER
While great care is taken to provide accurate and helpful
information and advice at this event, ALT cannot accept any
responsibility for any losses subsequently incurred. Participants are
expected to check all essential information and seek professional or
expert advice as appropriate to specific circumstances. ALT
reserves the right to change programme details without notice.