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Supporting Online Learning - An Interactive Day
| Date: | Tuesday 12 September 2006 |
| Venue: | Abbey Community Centre, 34 Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3BU |
| Ref: | C1389/09/06 |
| Fee*: | £50.00 *(includes lunch, tea/coffee) |
[Aims] [Objectives] [Audience] [Programme]
Aims
The aim of the SOLID (Supporting Online Learners – an Interactive Day) conference is to provide an opportunity for the dissemination of ideas and research stemming from the Big Lottery Funded Overcoming Social Exclusion through Online Learning project.
This is not just a listening conference. We will provide delegates with the opportunity to take part in interactive activities through a variety of media from interactive white board to voting system.
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Objectives
The main objectives of the day are:
 | To learn about the key findings of the Overcoming Social Exclusion through Online Learning project |
| To address the role of support and why it is important for both learners and tutors (as well as other staff) |
| To have the opportunity to have your voice heard |
| To encourage a sharing of ideas |
| To create new networks. |
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Audience
This conference is aimed at anyone with an interest in online learning and the role support plays in it. The event is participatory, and we would like those attending to take an active part throughout the day, from raising questions, helping with answers and building new networks. The main focus of the day will be support, what it is, and how it can be given or provided by different groups including learners, staff, family and friends.
| Target Audience |
| Business Support Organisations |
| Businesses and Employers |
| CBI Offices |
| Chambers of Commerce |
| Community Groups |
| Education Business Links |
| Education Consultants |
| Employment Service |
| FE Colleges |
| Government Departments with responsibilities for education, skills and economic development |
| Higher Education Funding Council |
| Jobcentre Plus |
| Learning and Skills Councils |
| Learning Partnerships |
| Local Educational Authorities |
| nextstep |
| Organisations supporting equality of opportunity and social |
| inclusion |
| Probation Service |
| Professional associations |
| QCA and Awarding Bodies |
| Regional Development Agencies |
| School Sixth Forms |
| Sector Skills Councils |
| Small Business Service |
| Trade Unions |
| Training Organisations |
| Training Providers |
| Ufi/Learndirect |
| Universities |
| Voluntary Groups |
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Programme
| 09:45 | Arrival and Registration (Tea/Coffee available) |
| 10:15 | Welcome and Introduction to the Day |
| 10:30 | Keynote Address -
Overcoming Social Exclusion through Online Learning Dr Alan Clarke, Associate Director (ICT and Learning), NIACE |
| 11:30 | Tea/Coffee Break |
| 11:45 | Workshops: morning session Please indicate your choices on the application form Workshops have been themed around supporting online learning in relation to: 1) Older Learners 2) Offender Learners 3) Disabled Learners 4) Technology and Learners 5) Distance Learners (in Higher Education) |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 13:10 | Round Table Networking Activities |
| 14:00 | Workshops: afternoon session (repeated) |
| 15:15 | Plenary Feedback from Workshops |
| 16:30 | Close of Conference (Tea/Coffee available) |
This programme is correct at the time of going to press. The organisers reserve the right to make changes to the published programme in the event of one or more of the advertised speakers being unable to attend. Delegates will have no claim against NIACE in respect of such changes.
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