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The
University of Hertfordshire’s Blended Learning Unit and the Higher
Education Academy, in association with the University of Calgary and University
of Queensland, are delighted to announce
The Fourth
International Blended Learning Conference:
“Engaging
Students in the Curriculum”
17-18
June 2009, de Havilland Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK
The
aims of the conference are to explore the varied ways in which we engage
students in the curriculum.
This
year the main keynote will be given by Prof. Randy Garrison, Director of the
Teaching and Learning Centre and a full professor in the Faculty of Education
at the University of Calgary. He is also the co-author of “Blended
Learning in Higher Education – Framework, Principles and
Guidelines”.
On
Day One we will be linking up with colleagues in Canada to hear presentations
on their approach to blended learning curriculum design and to share ideas.
Day
Two will begin with a live link-up and a keynote presentation from the
University of Queensland.
Call for
Papers, Case Studies and Posters
The
conference committee invite the submission of contributions for the Fourth
International Blended Learning Conference. Contributions are sought on a range
of topics around engaging students in the curriculum. These might include, but
are not restricted to: curriculum design, computer supported collaborative
learning, computer aided assessment, learning materials and learning objects,
change management strategies and institutional policies. We would particularly
welcome submissions from students telling us about their expectations and
experiences.
Submissions
fall into four categories:
1)
Presentation
- a 20-25 minute presentation at the conference. Selection will be made from
initial submission of an abstract. We encourage you to submit a research paper
of unpublished, original work or a case study (2000 - 4000 words) before the
conference. This will undergo peer review to be included in the proceedings.
2)
Discussion session
– your work (research paper or case study plus additional media if
desired) will be made available to delegates prior to the conference. The
session will be a 5 minute introduction then a discussion on your work.
Selection will be made from initial submission of an abstract. You will be
required to submit a complete research paper of unpublished, original work or a
case study (2000 – 4000 words). This will undergo peer review to be
included in the proceedings.
3)
Workshops
- 1 hour workshop sessions. Selection will be made from submission of an
abstract summarising the objectives of the workshop and the proposed
activities.
4)
Poster/ Virtual Poster – Selection will be made from initial submission
of an abstract. A research paper of unpublished, original work or a case study
(2000 – 4000 words) may then be submitted for peer review to be included
in the proceedings.
Abstract
submission deadline Monday 19 January 2009
Visit www.herts.ac.uk/blu for more details
Liz Mellor
LTI/BLU Administrator
University of Hertfordshire
College Lane Campus
Hatfield
AL10 9AB
Tel: 01707 281316
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