> With the usual apologies for cross posting.
>
> eContent: different perspectives
> 5 April 2002, 09:00-16:30
> City Campus, Sheffield Hallam University
>
> A one-day conference on integrating online teaching and learning
> from the Association for Learning Technology
>
> Conference fees:
> =A370 students / =A3135 ALT members / =A3175 non-members
>
> Booking deadline: 21 March 2002
>
> Sponsored by: Boxmind (gold sponsor)
> and by:
> FD Learning, Immersive Education, Learnwise,
> Microsoft UK, National Learning Network, Richmond Systems
>
> About the conference
> This one-day conference will approach the development of eContent=20
> from the perspective of teachers, publishers and commercial=20
> courseware providers. The speakers, drawn from tertiary education=20
> and commerce, have been chosen for their expertise and=20
> experience in using and developing eContent. A mixture of=20
> plenaries, discussions, hands-on workshops, poster presentations=20
> and an exhibition will ensure something for everyone.=20
>
> NB: Our VLE conference in April 2001 was oversubscribed; book=20
> early to avoid disappointment, and state your preferences for the=20
> afternoon workshops and discussions on your form. =20
>
> Programme
>
> 09:00 Arrival, registration, coffee
>
> 09:30 Plenary session
> Chair: Prof Stephen Brown (De Montfort). Panel members: John=20
> Brown (Becta), Annette Carroll (BBC), Dr David Hoyle (UfI), Alan=20
> Teece (Granada Online Learning).
>
> 10:30 Coffee
>
> 10:45 Parallel sessions
>
> (a) Lecturers' perspectives: Rosemary Phillimore (Oxford Brookes).
> (b) Publishers' perspectives: Susannah Bowen (McGraw Hill) and=20
> Aleck Kitchen (Pearson).
> (c) Commercial developers' perspectives: Tim Ray (ACT) and David=20
> Squire (desq).
> (d) Educational developers' perspectives: Clive Church and Steve=20
> Jeyes (Newark & Sherwood); Alan Staley and Niall Mackenzie=20
> (UCE).
>
> 11:45 Parallel sessions repeated
>
> 12:30-13:45 Lunch
>
> 13:30 Posters and commercial presentations in exhibition area
>
> 14:00 Parallel sessions - choose one from:
>
> Discussions
> 1. JISC initiatives for eContent: Dr Caroline Ingram (JISC) and=20
> Andy=20
> Beharrell (ILRT)
> 2. Reasonable web design: legislation and online learning: Lawrie
> Phipps (TechDis) and Shirley Evans (RNCB)
>
> Hands-on workshops
> 1. Boxmind: Boxmind Authoring Tool
> 2. FD Learning: fd le=AE materials for FE, HE and schools
> 3. Immersive Education: Kar2ouche
> 4. LearnWise: LearnWise Publisher, LearnWise Server and=20
> TestWise
> 5. Microsoft: Encarta Class Server
> 6. National Learning Network: NLN materials
> 7. Richmond Systems: NetOp School
>
> 14:50 Tea
>
> 15:05 Hands-on workshops repeated
>
> 16:00 Closing panel session and feedback from discussions
> Chair: John O'Donoghue (Learning Lab). Best poster prize=20
> presented by Richard Halkett (Boxmind).
>
> * * * * * * * * * * *
> Pre-conference Workshop: Assessment Tools and Interoperabilty
> Thursday 4 April, 12.30-16.30, Sheffield Hallam University
>
> Presenters: Niall Sclater and Boon Low
>
> As e-learning proliferates, the use of CAA (Computer-assisted=20
> assessment) increasingly relies on third-party, question-and-test=20
> items which are useful only if they can be re-used, edited and=20
> delivered on different CAA systems and platforms. In this workshop=20
> you will learn about current CAA solutions from commercial=20
> vendors and research projects. The workshop will also cover the=20
> IMS Question and Test Interoperability (QTI) Specification, which is=20
> being developed by an international consortium aiming to provide a=20
> consensus for representing and implementing CAA. =20
>
> This pre-conference workshop is being offered at a special=20
> discounted price of just =A340.=20
> Booking deadline: 21 March 2002.
>
> To book for the workshop contact Helen Harwood:=20
> [log in to unmask]
> Tel: 01865 484126
>
> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *=20
>
> Conference 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=20
> principal services on the north-east/south-west route pass through=20
> Sheffield. The M1 (junction 33) gives direct access to the city from=20
> north and south. Access from the west is via the A57 and the east=20
> via the M18/M1. See the Visitors' Guide at www.shu.ac.uk Further=20
> details will be sent upon receipt of application form. =20
>
> Accommodation
>
> Accommodation has been reserved at the following hotels at=20
> special rates negotiated by Conference 21. Please indicate your=20
> first, second and third choice. Places will be allocated on a first=20
> come, first served basis. Delegates must settle their own account=20
> with the hotel on departure. Tariffs quoted are inclusive of breakfast.=20
> Full details will be sent upon receipt of application form. =20
>
> Novotel *** 1 min walk from campus; single =A373.00; double =A381.50.=20
> Hotel Bristol ** 10 mins walk from campus; single =A359.60; double=20
> =A365.00.=20
> Hotel Ibis * 7 mins walk from campus; single/double =A345.95=20
> (continental breakfast only).
> Reduced rates are available on Friday nights and at weekends.=20
> Please contact Conference 21 for more details.
>
> Cancellations
> Payment will be refunded if notification is made in writing to=20
> Conference 21 by Thursday 21 March 2002. An administration=20
> charge of =A320 will be made. No refunds will be payable after this=20
> date, but substitutes (confirmed in writing) will be accepted. =20
>
> ALT membership
> Individual membership costs just =A340 per annum for educational=20
> staff in the UK and is tax deductible. Contact the ALT office for=20
> more information or visit our web site at www.alt.ac.uk =20
>
> 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
> 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=20
> form for each applicant) and return by 21 March 2002 to:=20
> Conference 21 (ALT eContent), Sheffield Hallam University,=20
> City Campus, Sheffield S1 1WB. =20
>
> Conference fees
> =A370 students (evidence of status required)
> =A3135 ALT members; =A3175 non-members
>
> Title:  Prof/Dr/Mr/Ms/Mrs/Miss (delete as appropriate)
> First name=20
> Surname
> Job title
> Organisation
> Department
> Address
>
> Postcode
> Country
> Tel
> Fax
> Email
>
> __ I am an ALT member, category:
>       individual/institutional/corporate (delete as appropriate)=20
> __ I am not an ALT member=20
> __ I am a student; name and tel number of Supervisor:
>
>
> Fee payable =A3 ................
>
> Hands-on workshop and discussion preferences:
> 1st choice: .........................=20
> 2nd choice: ......................=20
> 3rd choice: ......................
> NB: Discussions run once only.
>
> Special requirements
> Special diet (please specify):=20
>
> Special needs (please specify):
>
> ALT and Conference 21 will maintain the data you supply in=20
> keeping with the UK Data Protection Act. Please note:=20
> 1. All delegates will receive a list of participants, including name,=20
> organisation and email address. Tick here if you do NOT wish to be=20
> included on that list. __=20
> 2. Photographs will be taken for publication on the web and the=20
> ALT newsletter.  Tick here if you are happy for your image to be=20
> published in this way. __ =20
>
> ACCOMMODATION
>
> Delegates will be required to settle their own account at the hotel
> before departure. Please reserve me a single / double room (delete=20
> as appropriate) at (rank in order of preference):=20
>  __ Novotel=20
>  __ Hotel Bristol
>  __ Ibis Hotel=20
>
> For the night of: __ Thursday 4 April  __ Friday 5 April
>
> PAYMENT DETAILS=20
>
> Method of payment (please tick):
>  __ Cheque enclosed, made payable to Sheffield Hallam University =20
> (ALT eContent)
>
>  __ Invoice against official order number:____________
>  __ Credit/debit card (complete details below)=20
>
> PAYMENT BY CREDIT/DEBIT CARD
>  __Debit =A3.............. from my
> Mastercard/Visa/Eurocard/Delta/Switch (please note we are unable=20
> to accept American Express or Diners Club)=20
>
>  Signature:
>
>  Date: ........./........./.........
>
>  Cardholder's name as shown on card:=20
>
>  Cardholder's statement address:
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>  Daytime telephone number:
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>  * Credit card payments=20
>    Card account No: .......... .......... .......... ..........=20
>    Expiry date: ......../........=20
>
> * Switch payments=20
>    Switch No: .......... .......... .......... ..........=20
>    Card expiry date: ......../........=20
>    Issue No: ......./........=20
>
> DISCLAIMER=20
>
> While great care is taken to provide accurate and helpful=20
> information and advice at this event, ALT cannot accept any=20
> responsibility for any losses subsequently incurred. Participants=20
> are expected to check all essential information and seek=20
> professional or expert advice as appropriate to specific=20
> circumstances. ALT reserves the right to change programme=20
> details without notice. =20
>
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>
> Many thanks
> Regards
> On 14 Feb 02, at 16:35, John O'Donoghue wrote:
>
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> Helen Harwood
> Events Administrator
> Association for Learning Technology
> Oxford Brookes University
> Headington, Oxford, OX3 0BP, UK
> Tel: 01865 484126 Fax: 01865 484165
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