Informal adult learning in the digital age (AM)

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

Background

The Learning Revolution White paper recognised the key part technology and broadcasting play in enabling informal adult learning. NIACE has been funded by Becta to develop training materials and has been an active member of the national informal adult learning technology and broadcasting forum.

By attending this workshop you will be able to explore how you can build your skills and the skills of others to use technology for informal learning.

Come and find out how easy it can be to set up online discussions, to makes videos – you might even venture into Virtual Classrooms to see what they have to offer!

This workshop aims to provide you with an overview of how technology can be used to support informal adult learning and access to resources which they can use to build their skills.

You will be able to take away ideas to try with your groups and you will also be introduced to training materials which you can use afterwards by yourself or with colleagues and friends.

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Aims

Informal adult learning includes learning which is facilitated by volunteers as well as paid teachers. This workshop will explore how digital technology can be used by learning groups to make their learning experiences really exciting.

This workshop is for people who help make informal adult learning happen! It is open to members of learning groups as well as volunteers and paid staff. Find out how the adults who learn with you can make the Digital Age work for them!

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Audience

This workshop will be of particular interest to:

• members of learning groups and clubs
• volunteers and paid staff who support informal learning
• library staff
• museum staff
• health workers
• tutors
• coaches
• others who support informal learning for adults.

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Programme

09:45    Arrival and registration (tea/coffee available)

10:00    Welcome and introduction to the day - Policy meeting practice

10:10    Building on your skills part 1 - What are you using now and what would you like use?

10:25    Why use technology in informal learning?

10:35    Understanding the opportunities - Experiential workshop activities

11:15    Tea/coffee break

11:30    Understanding the opportunities - Experiential workshop activities

12:30    Building on your skills part 2 - What next?

12:45    Evaluation and Close

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Event Information

• Arrival and registration is at 9:45am for a 10:00am start. The event will end at 12:45pm

• Event fee per person (includes lunch, tea/coffee):
  £50 (NIACE Members)
  £85 (Non NIACE Members)
  NB: NIACE does not charge VAT on conference and course fees

• Places will be allocated in order of receipt of completed application forms (one form per person)

• Video cameras maybe be in use at this conference. 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

• Learners can opt out of displaying their names on the list of participants. Please indicate this on the application form

• 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:

  NIACE Events Team
  Tel: 0116 204 2833
  Fax: 0116 254 8368
  Minicom: 0116 255 6049
  E-mail: events@niace.org.uk

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Application Conditions

• Cancellations are non-refundable

• Substitutions are to be advised 5 working days prior to the event

• A 10 working days notice period is required for provision of electronic note-takers, sign language interpreters and transcription to Braille

• Completed and signed application forms must be faxed or posted to NIACE by the closing date. Reservations by telephone cannot be accepted

• Application forms are individually acknowledged by e-mail. Joining instructions, including map and directions, will

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Application Form

(For people not using the online reservation system above)