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From: Chris Evans <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:30:35 +0100
Subject: e-Learning 2.0 Two-Day Mini-Conference
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-- CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST --
E-LEARNING 2.0 TWO-DAY MINI-CONFERENCE
Brunel University, West London, UK, 6-7 July 2009
Expressions of interest are invited for attendance at a two-day
international mini-conference on eLearning 2.0. The conference explores the
impact of Web 2.0 on Technology Enhanced Learning and involves keynote
lectures and invited presentations.
* Background and goals:
The conference aims to explore the impact of Web 2.0 on Technology Enhanced
Learning. The next generation of eLearning, eLearning 2.0, will involve
computer-based communication, information sharing, inter-operability, and
collaboration to support learning. Evolving technologies that impact on
learning include web-based communities, hosted services, and applications
such as social-networking sites (e.g Facebook, Twitter), video-sharing sites
(e.g. YouTube), video and audio podcasting, wikis, blogs, and folksonomies
(e.g. Delicious). The conference aims to examine the impact and potential
exploitation of these technologies in an educational setting.
The aim is to:
- facilitate collaboration between practitioners, researchers, and policy makers
- explore the potential impact of Web 2.0 on technology enhanced learning
- spread good practice in the use of Web 2.0 and learning technology
- consider evolving pedagogical approaches using Web 2.0
- raise the profile of research in learning technology
The conference welcomes research in progress, case studies, and practical
demonstrations in addition to traditional presentations.
Topics of Interest include, but are not limited to: evolving pedagogies for
Web 2.0 and learning, social networking, podcasting, wikis, blogging, video
sharing, folksonomies, eLearning 2.0 and people with disabilities, the
potential impact of eLearning 2.0 on the Third World, creativity and Web
2.0, Human-Computer Interaction, Business and Web 2.0.
* Format of the Conference:
The conference will comprise invited keynote speeches and oral
presentations. The conference will be recorded and published online as a
series of audio podcasts.
* Participants:
Attendance is by invitation only. There is a maximum participation of 50
attendees. Potential participants should express an interest in either
attending or presenting as soon as possible. They will then be sent an
official invitation to participate in the conference. Attendance is free of
charge, and coffee and lunch will be provided.
* Presentations:
Upon receiving the official invitation, participants who wish to give an
oral presentation should submit an abstract of no more than 200 words
indicating their subject of interest.
* Important Dates:
Expression of interest for participation/presentation: immediate
Submission of abstract of presentation: 15 May 2009
* Conference Location:
Brunel Business School, Brunel University, West London, UK
Brunel University is in Uxbridge on the western edge of London. Uxbridge is
in a prime location for reaching the transport network that embraces London
and South-east England. It is a short drive from the M4, M40 and M25 and has
the added benefit of being on the edge of the London Underground network. It
is about a 25-minute drive or bus ride from London's Heathrow airport.
* Contact and further information:
Expressions of interest and presentation abstracts should be emailed to Dr
Chris Evans ([log in to unmask]) with "elearning 2.0" in the subject line.
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Matt Lingard
Learning Technologist
Centre for Learning Technology
LSE
+44 20 7955 6219
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