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E-Guides National Event Online 2008
We realise that not everyone can attend the E-Guides National Event in person, but heres an opportunity to join in from afar!
| Date: | Wednesday 5 March Thursday 20 March 2008 |
| Ref: | C1596/0308 |
| Fee: | Free |
[What can you do?] [Programme] [Technical Information] [How to Register]
What can you do?
Before the event
 | you can view some keynote presentations and ask questions, comment and discuss with other participants |
| you can chat and exchange ideas with other participants |
| you can test your equipment and learn the basics of participating in a virtual classroom and in an immersive environment |
During the event
| you can watch keynote presentations on webcast, email comments and questions, discuss ideas with other remote participants |
| attend virtual sessions in the virtual classroom (you must test your equipment beforehand and attend a practice session) |
| attend a virtual session in the immersive environment (you must test your equipment beforehand and attend a practice session) |
After the event
| you can continue networking |
| you can view and download resources from the event |
Its up to you to decide how much or little you do. Choose one or more of the options available or just participate in the discussion forums or watch the webcast.
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Programme
Pre-Event
The online E-Guide event will open on Wednesday 5 March.
Practice sessions
These will enable you to familiarise yourself with the relevant software and
test your equipment. You must book on to a relevant practice session if you want
to participate in an online event session. The follow up sessions enable you to
check again if you experienced any technical problems.
Instant Presenter
These sessions require no additional software, however, you will need to
join a practice session to familiarise yourself with the environment.
Thursday 6 March 12:30 13:30
Saturday 8 March 11:00 12:00
(Follow up: Tuesday 11 March 16:00 17:00)
Second Life
Before the practice session you will need to get a free account, download
and install Second Life software from
http://www.secondlife.com .
Thursday 6 March 13:30 14:30
Saturday 8 March 16:00 17:00
(Follow up: Wednesday 12 March 13:00 14:00)
The Event (Thursday 13 March)
| 10:00 10:30 | Watch the Webcast Welcome and introduction Margaret Bennett, Director of Communication and Partnerships, Quality Improvement Agency (QIA) Keynote workshops will then be introduced |
| 10:30 11:30 | Watch the Webcast Mobile learning: The
impact of mobility on learning, learners, society John Traxler, Director, Learning Lab Watch the Webcast or
participate online Webinar success |
| 11:30 12:45 | Watch the Webcast Teaching in Further
Education: What does professional practice look like? Lee Davies, Acting Chief Executive, Institute for Learning (IfL)
Watch the Webcast or participate online Improving accessibility with
virtual classrooms |
| 13:45 15:00 | Watch the Webcast Promoting digital
inclusion through innovative uses of new technologies Dave Carter, Head, Manchester Digital Development Agency (MDDA)
Watch the Webcast or participate online Second Life (Second Life software
required) |
| 15:15 16:15 | Watch the Webcast KickstartTV an
innovative medium for learning Paula Taylor, KickstartTV Watch the Webcast or participate online
Using Ning social network for informal learning Watch the Webcast Improving accessibility with virtual classrooms Watch the Webcast or participate online Second Life discussion (must
have used Second Life previously) |
| 16:15 16:45 | Watch the Webcast Chair: Angela Sanders, Development Officer, ICT and Learning, NIACE Closing remarks: Alan Clarke, Associate Director, ICT and Learning, NIACE |
After the Event
Opportunity to continue discussions and networking or download event resources until 16:00 on Thursday 20 March.
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Technical information
You need good quality equipment, headphones and microphone and a reliable internet connection to participate effectively. If you are accessing the event over a network you may experience firewall and security issues. It is important to test this beforehand NIACE is unable to provide technical support relating to your home/work equipment although we will endeavour to offer sufficient information to enable you to seek help locally.
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How to register
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To apply for a place, please download and complete the RSVP form above and
either:
Email to: e-guides@niace.org.uk
Fax to: 0116 285 9670
Post to: E-Guides Team, NIACE, Renaissance House, 20 Princess Road West,
Leicester, LE1 6TP
For enquiries, please email e-guides@niace.org.uk or call 0116 204 2811.
Please note, returning a booking form does not guarantee you a place on the programme.
You will receive email confirmation of your place, which will include instructions on how to register on Moodle.
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