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Dear colleagues If you have already booked for Innovating e-Learning 2008, congratulations! If not, here are ten good reasons why this could be a good thing to do.. I: It’s a showcase for Innovative work on e-learning from JISC-funded projects and others – a chance to find out about recent e-learning developments N: It offers great Networking opportunities with e-learning enthusiasts in the UK and overseas N: It’s Not just for one sector – Innovating e-Learning 2008 offers a collaborative environment in which experiences can be shared with colleagues in both higher and further education sectors O: It’s Online - you can view the session papers and presentations in advance, then participate at times convenient to you. But don’t try taking part and still keeping up the day job at the same time - it will be a very rich experience V: It offers a wide Variety of topics – from Web 2.0 to e-portfolios, from Second Life for Learning and Teaching (guided tours available) to designing learning spaces for 21st century learning and achieving transformational change A: Its aim is to Assist you in Achieving learner-centred, technology-enhanced practice in your context T: It's Time-shifted, so you can view the presentations when you want, and read through discussions after they have finished – the conference remains open for 2 weeks after the last posting to enable you to catch up with what you have missed I: It features Interesting and engaging presenters - keynotes by Gilly Salmon (University of Leicester), Rose Luckin (London Knowledge Lab) and John Davitt (writer and broadcaster and educational technology specialist) N: There’s No chance to get bored – apart from three keynotes and ten sessions under themes of Embracing the future now and Going boldly into the dark, Innovating e-Learning 2008 offers a Showcase area of other innovative work to browse through, a social space for virtual networking, technical support if needed, and last, but not least, the 2008 conference blogger, James Clay G: It’s Great value for money – still only £50 per delegate! And of course, it’s about e-learning! Make sure you will be taking part in the 2008 conference by registering now at http://www.jisc.ac.uk/whatwedo/programmes/elearningpedagogy/elpconference08/ booking.aspx Invite others you know will enjoy this conference. More details of the programme can be found at http://www.jisc.ac.uk/whatwedo/programmes/elearningpedagogy/elpconference08/ programme.aspx Looking forward to meeting you there! Ros Ros Smith e-Learning Consultant 07766142136 01242 620560