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Dear Colleagues, The next meeting of the E-learning Special Interest Group, sponsored by the Physical Sciences Centre will be hosted at Manchester University on Tuesday 26th June from 11-3pm. Anyone interested in becoming involved with the activities of the SIG or would simply like to attend to find out about the innovative work at Manchester University are more than welcome. The SIG is primarily aimed at supporting colleagues in the physical sciences but due to the interdisciplinarity of e-learning anyone is welcome and the group already boasts membership from other disciplines. Below is an outline agenda for the day but the group also welcomes contributions from participants to discuss their work. So if you are doing anything interesting and/or innovative which you would like to share with the group please let me know. OUTLINE AGENDA 10.30-11am - Arrival and coffee 11-11.15am - Introductions and update from last meeting 11.15-12.15pm - E-learning activities at Manchester University: THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF ON-LINE PRE-LABS FOR 1ST YEAR PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY STUDENTS Maria Limniou, Manchester University MOLECULAR ANIMATIONS FOR WEB-BASED LEARNING Dr Tim Wallace, Manchester University "Tim has used Jmol, an open source Java applet to create interactive molecular graphics for use in on-line course support materials and on-line quizzes." JUST IN TIME TEACHING INCORPORATING ON-LINE TEACHING AND FEEDBACK LOOP Marion Birch & Niels Walet, Manchester University "Marion and Niels have developed a novel approach to the teaching of a first year dynamics course in order to encourage students to take more responsibility for their own learning. The approach incorporates substantial e-learning material including 'talklets' (small screencasts) as well as 'physlets' (physics java applets)and has been used with notable success." 12.15-1pm - Lunch 1-2.30pm Additional talks and updates from SIG members 2.30-3pm - Action points, plans for next academic year and venue for next meeting 3pm - Close REGISTRATION If you would like to attend simply reply to Paul Chin ([log in to unmask]) in order to register, so that we can make the necessary catering arrangements, stating if you have any particular dietary requirements. Lunch and refreshments will be provided at no cost by the Physical Sciences Centre. We would also like to provide a list of delegates and their contact details so please state if you do not wish to have this information provided to other delegates on the day. Meeting location: Manchester University, Niels Bohr common room, 6th floor, Schuster Building, Brunswick Street. A campus map can be located at http://www.manchester.ac.uk/medialibrary/maps/campusmap.pdf Or link to the University maps from http://www.manchester.ac.uk/visitors/travel/ Best wishes, Paul ________________________________________ Paul Chin FHEA Manager Physical Sciences Centre Higher Education Academy Subject Network Department of Chemistry University of Hull Hull HU6 7RX [log in to unmask] Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1482 465418 www.physsci.heacademy.ac.uk