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Date: Fri, 18 May 2001 12:03:54 +0100
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Subject: VLE day 25 June
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Please forward as appropriate - with thanks
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Getting Started with Virtual Learning Environments
Monday 25th June 2001, University of Bristol
9am -10am University of Bristol only
10am - 4:30pm National Conference
A one day event focusing on the embedding and effective
use of Virtual Learning Environments in UK HE. The event
will include demonstrations of Blackboard.
9am - 10am
Closed session for University of Bristol members of
staff.
A briefing on the new VIOLET (Virtual Integrated Online
Learning Environment for Teaching)project. VIOLET is at
present a four-month feasibility study which aims to
explore the issues around an appropriate Virtual and
Managed Leaning Environment for the University and to
make recommendations for the future. One of the first
strands of this project involves buying a commercial
piece of software, Blackboard and installing this on a
fully supported server for the University. For more
information please see:
http://www.ltss.bris.ac.uk/
This closed session is free to University of Bristol
staff. Places will be allocated on a first- come first-
served basis. Please complete the booking form at the end
of this message and then email to [log in to unmask]
10am - 4:30am
One day National Conference
Many UK universities have now moved beyond the evaluation
stage of Virtual Learning Environments and are ready to
implement and use their chosen learning environment. This
one day event will deal with the main issues of
implementation, incorporating themed parallel sessions
covering strategy, pedagogy and technology. There will
also be a session highlighting four examples of good
practice.
Speakers include:
* Dr Gilly Salmon, (MBA Program Director, Open
University, UK and USA)
Area of expertise: moderating online discussion.
* Sandy Britain (Research Fellow, University of Bangor)
Area of expertise: pedagogical evaluation of VLEs and
interoperability and standards.
* Dr Joanna Bull (CAA Centre, University of Luton)
Area of expertise: plagiarism.
* Sarah Porter (Programme Manager, JISC Committee for
Integrated Environments for Learners)
Area of expertise: Management of VLEs
* Dr Bob Hunter (Director, Learning Development Unit,
University of Birmingham)
Area of expertise: supporting the institutional embedding
the technology.
* Professor Mark Stiles (COSE Project, University of
Staffordshire)
Area of expertise: pedagogical models of online learning.
The day will include plenaries, discussion and paper
sessions as well as an exhibition.
All conference sessions will take place at the University
of Bristol, Veterinary School and Kingsdown Conference
Centre, Southwell Street, Bristol BS2 8EJ.
A limited number of places for this event are free to
University of Bristol members of staff. These will be
allocated on a first-come first-served basis.
To book please fill in are online form fill in and email
the following booking form.
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Please register me for the one day VLE Conference in
Bristol
on Monday 25 June 2001.
___ I would like to attend the Closed Session 9am-10am
___ I would like to attend the One Day Conference 10am-
4:30pm
Title:
First Name:
Last Name:
Position:
Department:
Address:
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
Special requirements (Please note any special
requirements
below e.g. special access, vegetarian/vegan meals):
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Julian Cook Learning Technology Adviser
Learning Technology Support Service
Institute for Learning and Research Technology
University of Bristol Tel: 0117 928 7079
8 -10 Berkeley Square Fax: 0117 928 7112
Bristol Email: [log in to unmask]
BS8 1HH
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