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Thursday 5th June 2008, Edge Hill University, UK

Breakout Sessions

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Session 1: 10:30 - 11:10 - Papers
Title	Presenter(s)	Theme
Learning Environments - A Journey through Time and Space. More Info >>>	Professor Andrew Sackville - Edge Hill University	T
ePortfolios in Education: a cause for reflection More Info >>>	Dr Derek Young - ESCalate, University of Stirling	T
How can we make our online content interesting? More Info >>>	Lindsey Martin - Edge Hill University & Mark Roche - Manchester Metropolitan University	I
Student Perceptions of eLearning with a Wiki More Info >>>	Frank Su - Liverpool Hope University & Chris Beaumont - Edge Hill University	T
eLearning 2.0 and Kolb's Learning Styles Inventory More Info >>>	Dr Trevor Barker - BLU, University of Hertfordshire	E
Space for Learning: Creating technology-rich informal learning opportunities through institutional space planning More Info >>>	Joel Kesterton & Liz Aspden - Sheffield Hallam University	T
Developing a standard web based Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) for a Pre-Registration Nurse Education Programme More Info >>>	Laura Taylor & Adrian Cain - Edge Hill University	I

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Session 2: 11:40 - 12:40 - Chaired Panels
Chaired Panel	Title & Presenter(s)
1	Student Skills & Refelctions Impacting on students' learning through an assessed personal development ePortfolio Jackie Haigh & Fiona Meddings - University of Bradford More Info >>> E-learning made e-asy: students’ reflections on using Springboard to develop study skills Susan Graves, Julie Bostock & Ruth Wilson - Edge Hill University More Info >>> "Professional not Confessional": the role of blogs in developing the Reflective Practitioner Paul Lowe - London College of Communication More Info >>>
2	Self Directed / Personalised Learning Learning and Teaching with User Owned Technology Henry Blackman - University of Chester More Info >>> Importance of self-directed e-learning provision in higher education institutions: A case study of ‘SOLSTICE study’ facility at Riverside Halton College, Runcorn Vishwas Maheshwari - Riverside Halton College More Info >>> Helping teachers to enrich classroom activities with a virtual learning space Hilary Hall - Illumina Digital Ltd More Info >>>
3	Resources Beyond the Traditional Virtual Learning Environment: Welcoming the World into the HE Classroom. Case Study: http://www.youtube.com/HullUniLecturer Robert Consoli - The University of Hull More Info >>> Promoting collaboration in the collection, evaluation and development of learning resources Dr Mark Goodwin - GENIE CETL, University of Leicester More Info >>> From this life to Second Life - modelling the Sport Development programme Ian Beattie - Liverpool John Moores University More Info >>>
4	Student Types / Learners Cultural Issues Concerning eLearning Environments: East - West Perspectives Dr. Kumiko Aoki - National Institute of Multimedia Education, Japan More Info >>> The potential impact of ubiquitous computing technologies on learning environments Richard Mather & Louise Thorpe, Sheffield Hallam University More Info >>> Practical Implementation of a Blended Pedagogy Dr Massoud Hajsadr - City of Sunderland College More Info >>>
5	Connecting Students Dark Ages or Brave New World? Learning Environments for Future Learners Nicole Cargill-Kipar - Heriot-Watt University More Info >>> Harnessing the Power of Distributed Learning: the Potential Benefits for Higher Education in the United Kingdom Sue Folley & Dr Cath Ellis - University of Huddersfield More Info >>> mLearning a disruptive technology for UK Higher Education Peter Bird - Manchester Metropolitan University More Info >>>
6	Embedding eLearning Towards a 'Baseline Entitlement' of VLE provision for all Edge Hill University Students Helen Bell & Rachel Bury - Edge Hill University More Info >>> Embedding eLearning through the use and reciprocation of student feedback Ryan Bird - The University of Reading More Info >>> Pathfinding - the impact of collaborative approaches in embedding e-learning Peter Reed - Edge Hill University & Richard Hall – De Montfort University More Info >>>

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Session 3: 14:30 - 15:10 - Demonstrations & Workshops
Title	Presenter(s)	Theme
Tales of the Unexpected: The Hidden Benefit of Sharing More Info >>>	Laura Shaw - The University of Manchester, John Casey & Andy Richardson - EDINA	T
eLearning for Graphic Design Students More Info >>>	Ian Storey & David Sims- University of the Arts London	I
Dyslexia friendly Elearning approach More Info >>>	Donald Schloss - Adult Dyslexia Organisation (ADO) & Melanie Jameson - Dyslexia Consultancy Malvern	I
What do Students Learn In Lectures?: Using Electronic Voting Systems for Immediate Formative Feedback More Info >>>	Peter Beaumont & Megan Juss - Edge Hill University	I
Extending the VLE – using a Virtual Meeting Room More Info >>>	Sheila Blankfield - Middlesex University	T
How many virtual learning spaces do students need? More Info >>>	Neil Currant & Professor Peter Hartley - University of Bradford	T
Electronic competency assessment: Building an Interprofessional Competency Map More Info >>>	Helen Mistry & Julie Laxton - ALPS CETL University of Leeds & Catherine Coates - Leeds Metropolitan University	E
Empowering students to adapt to new learning situations More Info >>>	Aine MacNeill - University of Ulster

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Session 4: 15:40 - 16:20 - Papers
Title	Presenter(s)	Theme
Between unsafe spaces and the comfort zone? More Info >>>	Dr Jos Boys - University of Brighton	I
Dangling carrots or downright interfering? Student expectations of tutors in an online discussion board More Info >>>	Cathy Sherratt - Edge Hill University	E
Creating a dialogic learning space: the use of learning design frameworks to capture and share practice More Info >>>	Martin Jenkins - University of Gloucestershire	R
The mother of invention, or the mother of all problems More Info >>>	Dr Mary McAteer & Lindsey Martin - Edge Hill University	T
The Wireless Interactive Lecture Demonstrator More Info >>>	Dr Darren Mundy & James Proctor - University of Hull	T
Space travel in 'Mode Neutral': approaching a new ages of constructivism More Info >>>	Brian Smith & Peter Reed - Edge Hill University	T
Locative media for elearning More Info >>>	Professor Tim Middleton - Bath Spa University	T

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Themes:

R - Research Methods
E - Theoretical bases of elearning and learning environments
T - Technologies and learning environments - physical and virtual spaces
I - Impacting on students' learning - cause and effect

Last updated: 30-Jun-2008

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