* * Apologies for Cross Posting * * Open Educational Resources 2010 (OER10) Clare College, Cambridge 22 - 24 March 2010 http://www.ucel.ac.uk/oer10 * Deadline Extension * ------------- Due to several requests from potential submitters for a little more time, the deadline has been extended to Friday 6 November 2009. Selected papers will be published in a special edition of the Journal for Interactive Media in Education (JIME). OER10 will provide an International forum consisting of a stimulating and engaging mix of keynotes, project presentations and case studies, refereed papers, workshops, demos and symposia all promoting and disseminating best practice in OER. The event will take place at the award winning Gillespie Centre at Clare College, Cambridge. The Centre, opened in 2009, accommodates up to 150 in its lecture theatre and stunning break-out rooms. Call for Proposals - deadline 6/11/09 -------------------------------- The OER10 Programme Committee welcomes proposals for oral presentations, workshops, symposia and demonstrations related to one or more of the conference themes: 1 - Open educational content 2 - OER design 3 - Open educational communities For detailed information on the themes see http://www.ucel.ac.uk/oer10/themes.html For full instructions and downloadable submission templates, please see the call for papers at http://www.ucel.ac.uk/oer10/papers.html Keynotes ------- Dr Malcolm Read, Executive Secretary, Joint Information Systems Committee Prof Allison Littlejohn, Director, Caledonian Academy and Chair of Learning Technology, Glasgow Caledonian University http://www.ucel.ac.uk/oer10/keynotes.html Social Events ----------- On Monday evening a reception takes place in the imposing Pitt Building in central Cambridge, home to Cambridge University Press, the oldest printer and publisher in the world. Wines and a selection of cocktail canapés will be served. Sponsored by Intrallect On Tuesday there will be a drinks reception followed by a sumptuous four-course dinner in the magnificent 17th century Great Hall at Clare College. After-dinner speaker is Nick Poole, Chief Executive of the Collections Trust. Sponsored by Jorum. http://www.ucel.ac.uk/oer10/socialevents.html Sponsors ------- Main conference sponsor: Higher Education Academy/JISC OER PIlot Programme Gala Dinner sponsor: Jorum Reception & social mixer sponsor: Intrallect Associate Sponsor: Association for Learning Technology http://www.ucel.ac.uk/oer10/sponsors.html We have a number of attractive packages for Associate Sponsors - please contact us directly or see the conference website for more details. Registration and fees ---------------- Registration opens on 30/11/09. Residential delegate places will be available on a first-come first-served basis. http://www.ucel.ac.uk/oer10/booking.html If you have any queries regarding the conference please don't hesitate to contact us, or use the quick enquiry form on the conference website http://www.ucel.ac.uk/oer10/ OER10 - Join the movement! With best wishes Dawn Leeder OER10 Organiser -- Dawn Leeder DSR, BSc, CMALT OER10 Organiser CETL in Reusable Learning Objects http://www.rlo-cetl.ac.uk University of Cambridge 1st Floor, 16 Mill Lane Cambridge CB2 1SB T. +44 (0)1223 765363 F. +44 (0)1223 765505 M. +44 (0)7949 588 207 E. [log in to unmask]