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Dear Prof Prof Louw would like to discuss this with you. Kind regards J Prof H A Louw Vice Principal: Learner Support and ICT UNISA Tel: +27 12 429 2555/2290 Fax: + 27 12 429 2279 >>> [log in to unmask] 01/27/06 01:32PM >>> Apologies for cross postings Call for participation and registrations... SOLSTICE - Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning SOLSTICE 2006 Conference: Enhancing student learning through the intelligent deployment of technologies Wednesday 3rd May 2006, Edge Hill, Ormskirk Call for Participation: We welcome submissions for papers, presentations, demonstrations and workshops at the first SOLSTICE Conference - Enhancing student learning through the intelligent deployment of technologies. Submissions on programmes, developments, strategies and approaches at any level and scale are welcome, as are collaborative contributions from within one institution or across institutions. Submissions are being called for under the following categories: Papers - 20 minutes, plus five minutes for questions/ discussion Short presentations - 20 minutes, plus five minutes for questions/ discussion Demonstration and/or workshops - 50 minutes Papers accepted will be compiled and made available at the conference and to the wider sector through SOLSTICE; contributors will be asked to supply papers and presentations in advance of the conference date. Following the conference, and subject to invitation and a peer-reviewed process, a selection of the conference papers will contribute to an edited publication. The submission will include an abstract (up to 250 words maximum) of the paper/ presentation/ demonstration/ workshop. Submission forms are available at: http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/SOLSTICE/Conference2006submission.htm Please return completed forms to Amanda Boult, SOLSTICE Administrator, at [log in to unmask] The deadline for receipt of submissions is Monday 27th February 2006. Conference Details: This one day conference will bring together colleagues from within the higher education sector to share knowledge, expertise and skills relating to the enhancement of student learning through the intelligent deployment of technologies. Keynote speakers: Jon Peacock, Program Manager, Teaching and Learning Support Services at the University of Melbourne, will speak about the anthropology and pedagogy of learning spaces. Peter Hartley, Professor of Education Development and Head of the Teaching Quality Enhancement Group at University of Bradford, will give a communications perspective relating to the conference themes. Themes: Interactivity between people, and with media Multi-professional approaches to learning technology development Supporting the diverse needs of learners Researching and evaluating the impact of technologies on learning Pathways to information access and use, and to learner engagement For further details please visit our conference website: http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/SOLSTICE/Conference2006.htm Call for Registration: The conference is open to anyone working in Higher and Further Education, nationally or internationally, and is free of charge. A booking form for attendance is available at: http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/SOLSTICE/Conference2006registration.htm Completed booking forms should be returned to: Amanda Boult, SOLSTICE Administrator, at [log in to unmask] John Davey SOLSTICE Manager Learning and Teaching Fellow Edge Hill College St Helens Road, Ormskirk L39 4QP 01695 584192 [log in to unmask] --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message (and attachments) is subject to restrictions and a disclaimer. Please refer to http://www.unisa.ac.za/disclaimer for full details. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- <<<<gwavasig>>>> <<<< gwavasig >>>>