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Choosing and Using MLEs and VLEs A one-day conference on managed and virtual learning environments from the Association for Learning Technology Tuesday 10 April 2001, 0900-1700 City Campus, Sheffield Hallam University Sponsored by Learnwise, Fretwell Downing, TekniCAL and Blackboard Conference fees: stlg70 students/ stlg130 ALT members/ stlg170 non-members This one-day conference will cover the key issues in deciding which learning environment is right for your institution. The speakers, drawn from both further and higher education, have been chosen for their expertise and experience in using and developing managed and virtual learning environments. A mixture of plenaries, discussions, hands-on sessions and an exhibition will ensure an interesting day for all. Programme 09.00-10.00 Arrival, registration, coffee 10.00-11.00 Plenary session. Chair: Bob Powell, Becta. Keynote speakers: John Gray, Chair of JISC MLE Steering Group: Managing College Knowledge. Richard Everett, JISC MLE Co-ordinator: MLEs and VLEs in the UK, standards and IMS. 11.00-11.20 Coffee 11.20-12.30 Parallel sessions (a) Choosing and using a VLE/MLE: an Australian perspective - Prof Stephen Brown, Senior Technology Adviser, JISC/LTSN Technologies Centre. (b) E-tools and e-Universities - Prof Paul Bacsich, Sheffield Hallam University. (c) Institutional implementation of a VLE - Dr Andrew Booth and Jon Maber, Leeds University. (d) Managing the student experience - Prof Mark Stiles, Staffordshire University. 12.30-13.30 Lunch 13.30-14.30 Commercial presentations in lecture theatre and viewing exhibition 14.30-16.00 Parallel sessions Hands-on workshops: 1. Learnwise (Granada Learning/University of Wolverhampton) 2. Fretwell Downing learning environment 3. Virtual Campus (TekniCAL/Feedback Instruments) 4. Blackboard Discussions: 1. Why use IMS? - Bill Olivier, CETIS, Bangor 2. Access issues for VLEs - Sal Cooke, Becta 16.00-16.20 Tea 16.20-17.00 Closing plenary and feedback from discussions. Chair: Bob Powell, Becta. About the speakers Dr Paul Bacsich is Professor of Telematics at Sheffield Hallam University, Head of Division of Computing & Networks, and Special Advisor on e-learning. In autumn 2000 he completed a study for the UK e-University Planning Team on "e-tools for the e-University" with a survey and analysis of over 40 MLE vendor responses. His presentation proposes a radically different approach to procurement of MLEs for large e-learning operations, in particular for e- universities. Dr Andrew Booth is Director of the Flexible Learning Development Unit at the University of Leeds, a Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and a Senior Advisor at the LTSN Generic Centre in York. Jon Maber is Learning Systems Development Officer in the Flexible Learning Development Unit at Leeds. Andrew and Jon have been working for the last five years on developing and deploying the University of Leeds' Virtual Learning Environment - Bodington Common. Their presentation will focus on the issues involved in deploying a VLE across a large Russell Group university. Stephen Brown is Professor of Learning Technologies at De Montfort University and Senior Technology Adviser to the JISC/LTSN Technologies Centre. He was responsible for electronic campus developments at De Montfort University and successfully bid for JISC resources to develop the De Montfort University Managed Learning Environment. His presentation will report on recent MLE and Portal developments in Australia and lessons learned. Sal Cooke is IT Access and Curriculum Support Manager at Hull College and Development Officer (FERL) at Becta. Richard Everett is the JISC MLE Co-ordinator. Before taking up the JISC post he was Project Manager of the Western Colleges Consortium for On-line Learning. Richard will give an overview of MLE uptake in the UK and the role of standards in furthering their usage. John Gray is Principal of Newark and Sherwood College. He is a member of the JISC Committee for Integrated Environments for Learners, and chairs the steering group it has formed to further the development of Managed Learning Environments in the FE sector. John will speak about the key issues regarding VLEs and knowledge management systems in colleges. Bill Olivier is Technical Director, CETIS (JISC’s Centre for Educational Technology Interoperability Standards) and Technical Director, CeLT (Centre for Learning Technology), University of Wales Bangor. Over the last two years he has been representing UK HE, and now also FE, on the IMS Technical Board. He is also the software architect/designer of Colloquia, an innovative distributed learning management system. Bob Powell is Head of Post-Compulsory Education at Becta. He is a member of the JISC Committee for Integrated Environments for Learners and of its FE Managed Learning Environments steering group. Prof Mark Stiles is Manager of the Learning Development Centre at Staffordshire University. He is Director of the project team which developed the COSE Virtual Learning Environment. Conference fees stlg70 students (evidence of status required) stlg130 ALT members stlg170 non-members 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 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 stlg73.00; double stlg81.50. Hotel Bristol ** 10 mins walk from campus; single stlg59.50; double stlg65.00. Hotel Ibis * 7 mins walk from campus; single/double stlg45.95 (continental breakfast only). Cancellations Payment will be refunded if notification is made in writing by Tuesday 27 March 2001. An administration charge of stlg20 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 stlg40 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 Tel: +44 (0)114 225 5338 Fax: +44 (0)114 225 5337 Email: [log in to unmask] URL: www.alt.ac.uk ----------------------------------------------------------- BOOKING FORM Please complete this form in BLOCK CAPITALS (use a separate form for each applicant) and return by 27 March 2001 to: Conference 21 (ALT MLE), Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus, Sheffield S1 1WB. 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. 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