Apologies for cross posting – may be of interest to GEM members. 


There is only 1 week left to book your place on the Digital Learning Camp so please don't leave it too late to register if you'd like to attend.

Thurs 3 December, Leeds City Museum

This event is aimed at those working on established projects or anyone wanting to find out more about digital learning, and will provide inspiration and practical guidance. It is led by the My Learning Website and Leeds Museums and Galleries, supported by DLNet and CapeUK,

The focus of this packed day of workshops and short talks is on techniques and skills with a practical application, which attendees can apply to their own projects.

Speakers and topics confirmed so far include:

John McMahon, Policy Adviser at Heritage Lottery Fund – Funding Digital Heritage Projects

Emma King, Museum Consultant and Deputy Chair of GEM (Group for Education in Museums) - Conducting teacher focus groups for digital learning projects

Paul Clifford, Learning and Creative Technology Consultant (former Digital Learning Programmes Manager at British Museum/Museum of London) - How collaborative and user-generated interactives can reinvigorate museums and galleries.

Martin Bazley, Digital Heritage Consultant and Chair of the Digital Learning Network (DLNet) - User testing in the classroom as part of developing digital learning resources for schools

Stuart Berry, Museums and Heritage Education Consultant and DLNet Committee Member and Andrew Lickley, former eLearning Manager at Yorkshire & Humber Grid for Learning (YHGfL) - Introduction to video conferencing for learning

Caroline Bunce, Education & Outreach Officer, M&S Company Archive – Browsing History: Virtual Outreach at the M&S Company Archive

Confirmed teacher panelists:
Alf Wilkinson, CPD Manager for Historical Association, former Head of History and ICT Coordinator
Stuart Tiffany, Y5/6 Class Teacher, Farsley Farfield Primary School
Amanda Duke, Faculty Leader for the Arts, Steyning Grammar School and My Learning Teachers' Panel member

Find out more and register at http://digital-learning-camp.eventbrite.co.uk

Book your tickets now as places are limited – registration deadline 30 November.
Refreshments and buffet lunch included..
Delegate fee £16.75 (£15.00 catering costs plus Eventbrite processing/service fees).

**Leeds City Museum is a short walk from Leeds train station**
**The British Art Show is currently showing at Leeds Art Gallery and will be open until 5.00pm on 3 December**


Alison Glew
My Learning Website Support Officer
www.mylearning.org


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