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The University of Hertfordshire's Blended Learning Unit and the Higher Education Academy, with contribution from the University of Calgary and the University of Queensland, are delighted to announce The Fifth International Blended Learning Conference: "Developing Blended Learning Communities" 16-17 June 2010, The Fielder Centre, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK The aims of the conference are to explore the notion of community in its variety of forms. This year the main keynote will be given by Prof. Peter Bullen, Director of the Blended Learning Unit at the University of Hertfordshire. On Day One we will be linking up with colleagues at the University of Calgary to hear a presentation on their approach to developing blended learning communities and to share ideas and Day Two will include alive link-up with the University of Queensland. The two days of the conference will see a mixture of presentations, discussion sessions and workshops with a Gala Dinner on the evening of the 16th June. Call for Papers, Case Studies and Posters The conference committee invite the submission of contributions for the Fifth International Blended Learning Conference. Contributions are sought on a range of topics around Developing Blended Learning Communities. These might include, but are not restricted to: Developing blended learning communities to support and enhance different aspects of the curriculum, e.g. Employability, Internationalisation, and Lifelong Learning. Developing a community of blended learning practitioners, extending the blended learning community and/or theoretical perspectives on blended learning communities. 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 We encourage you to submit a research paper of unpublished, original work or a case study (2000 - 4000 words) before the conference.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) Workshops - 1 hour workshop sessions. Selection will be made from submission of an abstract summarising the objectives of the workshop and the proposed activities. 3) 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 A research paper of unpublished, original work or a case study (2000 - 4000 words) may then be submitted for peer review to be included in the proceedings.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 18 January 2010. Visit www.herts.ac.uk/blu for more details Regards Eddie Eddie Gulc Senior Adviser Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Telephone: + 44 (0)1904 717558 Extension 3402 Mobile: + 44 (0)7917 348235 skype:eddie.gulc Higher Education Academy Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5BR United Kingdom www.heacademy.ac.uk <file:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\EddieG\Application%20Data\Microso ft\Signatures\www.heacademy.ac.uk> ____________________ This email is confidential and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please accept our apologies. Please do not disclose, copy, or distribute information in this email nor take any action in reliance on its contents: to do so is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Please inform us that this message has gone astray before deleting it Please note that views expressed in this email are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Higher Education Academy Please note that this e-mail has been created in the knowledge that Internet e-mail is not a secure communications medium. We advise that you understand and observe this lack of security when e-mailing us Although we have taken steps to ensure this e-mail and attachments are free from any virus, we advise that in keeping with good computing practice the recipient should ensure they are actually virus free The Higher Education Academy Registered No 4930131