------- Forwarded message follows ------- Date sent: Mon, 11 Feb 2002 14:02:35 +0000 From: Una O'Reilly <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Problem Based Learning workshop 3 May 2002 To: [log in to unmask] Send reply to: Una O'Reilly <[log in to unmask]> Organization: University of Ulster Dear Colleagues This workshop announcement from Chris Beaumont of Edge Hill has been forwarded by request, please respond directly to Chris or Amanda at the email addresses below. ****************************** We are writing to tell you about a workshop that we are organising: Applying Problem Based Learning in Computing: potential and challenge on 3 May 2002 at Edge Hill, Ormskirk, West Lancashire Keynote Facilitator: Ranald Macdonald. Problem Based Learning appears to have many benefits for increasing the effectiveness of student learning within HE. If you are interested in applying PBL within computing or you already use aspects of PBL we would like you to come and share your experiences. This workshop is organised as part of the LTSN-ICS sponsored research project identifying best practice in the use of PBL for the teaching of computing. We intend to publish the workshop outcomes as part of the project and establish a network of practitioners. For further details, contact Chris Beaumont [log in to unmask] Tel: 01695 584680 To book your place call Amanda Boult [log in to unmask] Tel 01695 584372 Closing date 19-April Price £10 -- Una O'Reilly LTSN-ICS, Faculty of Informatics University of Ulster at Jordanstown Newtownabbey, Co Antrim N. Ireland, BT37 0QB T: 028 9036 8020 F: 028 9036 8206 E: [log in to unmask] ------- End of forwarded message -------