E Readers for Learning: implications for policy and practice of using Kindles, Ipads and other handheld devices to access text

Rising to the challenge presented by the rapid increase in popularity of reading electronic text on mobile devices

Joint NIACE & ALT seminar.

NIACE is able to offer free bursary places to practitioners as part of the Sharing and Sharpening project which was funded from the Global ICT prize that NIACE received from UNESCO.

Date: 15 Feb 2012
Venue: Leicester:
NIACE Renaissance House, 20 Princess Road West, Leicester LE1 6TP
Ref: C3063/0212
Fee:

£69 - Reduced fee for members of NIACE and ALT
£99 - Full fee
£0   - Bursary:  a limited number of free bursary places are available for practitioners to attend this event 
        - see eligibility criteria under Event Information

(includes tea/coffee and sandwich lunch)

 
Contact: NIACE Events Team (events@niace.org.uk) Tel: 0116 204 2833
Apply: Apply Online is now closed for this event

 

[Background] [Aims] [Outcomes] [Audience] [Programme] [Event Information] [Application Conditions]

Background

As we witness the rapid growth in the market for E Reading devices and E Books, this seminar will explore the potential of this technology in adult learning programmes and explore the implications for policy and practice. The seminar will be informed by case study examples and research into the use of E readers. This event will be planned and delivered jointly by NIACE and The Association for Learning Technology (ALT) and will cover the range of adult learning including initial literacy classes, adult community learning, further education and higher education.

 

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Aims

The seminar aims to provide a forum for practitioners, researchers and leaders working in all areas of adult learning to explore the opportunities presented by the rapid growth in availability of electronic texts through E readers and other mobile devices.

 

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Outcomes

Participants will be able to engage in a professional dialogue on the ways in which this technology can enhance learning experiences.

Participants will be introduced to the range of devices and text formats that are available and explore how they can best be accessed for learning.

 

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Audience

Practitioners in Literacy, Adult Community Learning, Further Education, Offender Learning, Higher Education, Informal Learning, Publishers and Researchers.

 

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Programme

A late start so those traveling from London and the South can take advantage of the 9.15am off-peak rail fare; arriving in Leicester at 10.30am.

 

10:15

Arrival, registration and networking (tea/coffee available)

10:35

Welcome and introduction to the day
Member of NIACE Special Interest Group

10:40

Rationale for this seminar
Alastair Clark, Programme Manager, NIACE
Seb Schmoller, Chief Executive, Association for Learning Technology ( ALT)

10:55

11:05

11:15

Spreading the messages from today
Authors:  Sandie Gay and Tina Richardson

E Books in Libraries and Universities
Virginia Havergall (invited) and Therese Bird (invited)

E Book readers - The Newcastle Skills for Life Experiment:  October to December 2011
Paul Miller

11:30

12:15

Small group discussions - cross sector
Opportunities, Challenges and Questions to address

Feedback

12:30

Lunch

13:15

Interview on E Books with David Shaw, Head of Publications, NIACE
by Jan Novitzky, Programme Manager, NIACE

13:25

Unpicking formats and devices
'How to climb over the garden wall'
Dick Moore, Association for Learning Technology (ALT)

14:00

Group discussions:
Issues for areas of learning
Taking the agenda forward - recommendations for policy and practice

Reading for Pleasure (Libraries and Literacy Teaching)
Genevieve Clarke from the Reading Agency will facilitate a discussion on how the use of e-readers can open up the benefits of reading for pleasure to support skills development with people who wouldn't pick up a printed book.

In addition, we will arrange sector focused groups which reflect the areas of work of seminar attendees.  We anticipate that these will cover:
Higher Education
Further Education and Skills (accredited)
Adult Community Learning (non accredited learning)

14:45

Observations on the day
Seb Schmoller, Chief Executive, Association for Learning Technologies
Followed by open discussion

15:15

Close of seminar (tea/coffee available)

 

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Event Information

  • Arrival and registration is at 10:15am for a 10:45am start. The event will end at 3:15pm
  • Event fee per person: £99. Reduced fee for members of NIACE and ALT: £69
    (includes sandwich lunch, tea/coffee)
    A limited number of free bursary places are available for practitioners to attend this event.
    To be eligible for a bursary place you must:
    - be a practitioner or volunteer working directly with adult learners in any area of formal or
       non formal learning
    - demonstrate that you have been unable to obtain funding from your employer to attend the seminar
    - demonstrate that after attending you will carry out some cascade activity
       (CPD session or report for colleagues, newsletter, article, etc.)
    Bursaries will cover full cost of the delegate fee but delegates must fund their own travel costs.

    To apply for a bursary place, send an email explaining your circumstances to events@niace.org.uk
    for the attention of the Events Manager

  • NB: NIACE does not charge VAT on conference or course fees
  • Only online application forms with the payments section completed will be processed
  • NB: If you wish us to invoice your employer we require a copy of the Purchase Order before the form is processed
  • Places will be allocated in order of receipt of completed online application forms (one online application form per person)
  • Video cameras may be in use at this event. If you do not wish to be photographed or appear on the video outputs please indicate this on the application form and make yourself known at registration
  • Participants should be prepared to take their own notes as there will not be handouts for all sessions
  • If you have not received an e-mail confirming your attendance and joining instructions 4 working days before the event please contact: events@niace.org.uk

 

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Application Conditions

  • Event: Wednesday 15 February 2012
  • Closing Date: Thursday 2 February 2012
  • Cancellations are non-refundable
  • The full fee is payable prior to the event
  • Substitutions are to be advised 5 working days prior to the event
  • A 15 working days notice period is required for provision of electronic note-takers, sign language interpreters and transcription to Braille
  • Places are to be reserved online - scroll up and click on Apply Now
  • Reservations by telephone cannot be accepted
  • Application forms are individually acknowledged by e-mail. Joining instructions, including map and directions, will be e-mailed out one week before the event.
  • NIACE reserves the right to reject applicants who are not from the target audience list.

 

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