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CALL FOR PARTICIPATION AND PRESENTATIONS
eLEARNING Web 2.0 CONFERENCE
Brunel University, West London, UK
6-7 July, 2009
http://elearning2-0.ning.com/events/elearning-20-conference
eLearning 2.0 is a two-day international mini-conference exploring the
impact of Web 2.0 on Technology-Enhanced Learning and involves keynote
lectures and invited presentations.
Keynote Speakers (confirmed): John Connell (Cisco), Reynol Junco (Lock
Haven University), Yair Levy (Nova Southeastern University)
Conference Chairs:
Chris Evans and Ray Hackney
Brunel University, UK
* 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 objectives are 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
Topics of Interest include, but are not limited to: evolving
pedagogies for Web 2.0 and learning, social networking, podcasting, wikis,
blogging, video sharing, screencasting, 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 individual
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. Participation is open to academics, training providers, policy
makers and practitioners. 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:
Participants who wish to give a 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: 5 June 2009
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* 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.
Website:
http://elearning2-0.ning.com/events/elearning-20-conference
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