Working for more and
different adult learners
different adult learners
Learning in a Digital World
In the presence of HRH The Princess Royal, Patron, National Institute of Adult Continuing Education
| Date: | 4 Nov 2011 |
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| Venue: | London: Mary Ward House (Conference & Exhibition Centre), 5 - 7 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9SN |
| Ref: | C3037/1111 |
| Fee: | £ 150 - full fee |
| 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
Technology has the potential to transform learning delivery and to widen participation in learning. It can also increase the scale and scope of learning opportunities by attracting and supporting more and different learners and through supporting high quality and effective delivery of learning. However, without the right learning opportunities, technology also has the potential to marginalise learners.
The recommendations from the Independent Inquiry into the Future of Lifelong Learning (http://www.niace.org.uk/lifelonglearninginquiry/) suggested that adults needed digital skills to:
prepare for change, adapt to change and to shape change.
NIACE members have identified four key factors which could affect how adults will learn in the future:
1. digital inclusion
2. access to free learning resources
3. innovative ways of delivering learning through technology; and
4. being ready for the next wave of technological changes.
Throughout the day, speakers, workshop leaders and delegates will explore how adults are currently learning to use ICT and using ICT to learn, consider what the future of learning could look like, plan how to best prepare for learning in the digital age and help shape NIACE future policy through responses to keynote addresses, workshops and forums.
Contributors to the event will include representatives from community and voluntary organisations, local authorities, learning organisations, the private sector and eminent speakers who will play an integral role in delivering learning in the future.
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Aims
The conference will provide delegates with:
- Updates on current policies and practice in relation to digital inclusion, open educational resources, innovation in learning delivery and the development of digital skills
- Models and examples of practice in learning to use technology and using technology to learn
- Support for informal and formal learning practitioners in developing their own professional practice
- Knowledge of how adults as learners can benefit most from the application of technology
- Support for participants in the delivery of their adult learning programmes and the identification of strategic priorities.
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Outcomes
Following the conference and on return to their organisations, delegates will be able to:
- Disseminate information on current policies and practice, in the UK and the rest of Europe
- Disseminate information on Open Educational Resources, innovation in learning delivery and new technologies
- Make an informed review of their organisations' current priorities in learning and technology
- Review and update their organisation's CPD provision to ensure it meets future needs
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Audience
Policy makers, practitioners and managers in any organisation involved in offering structured or unstructured learning for adults.
It will be of particular interest to those organisations currently reviewing or revising their business plans.
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Programme
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09:15 |
Arrival, registration and security checks (tea/coffee available) |
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10:00 |
Plenary session: Table discussion - planning the future |
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10:20 |
Welcome and Introduction to the day |
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10:30 |
NIACE View: Laying the foundations for future learning |
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10:40 |
Learning in a Digital World: Challenges and Opportunities |
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11:10 |
E-Guide of the Year NIACE has trained over 3,000 E Guides to pass on their e-learning skills to colleagues. This award recognises E-Guides who have made an outstanding impact on teaching and learning and who have demonstrated their own commitment to staying sharp through continuous professional development. |
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11:35 |
Coffee break |
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11:50 |
Workshops (morning session) 1. Digital inclusion in Europe and the UK This workshop will focus on understanding which groups are most likely to take up new opportunities for learning, which groups are most likely to be left behind and how we can plan for inclusion. Ellen Helsper's work has focussed on digital exclusion and she has published research that examines informal and formal learning in digital environments, this research and her practical experience in working with different organisations in the UK and EU will serve as the background material for this workshop. 2. Skills for tutors: Digital Storytelling Realistic preparation for the future of learning must include planning for staff training. This workshop will discuss the importance of skills development for practitioners and exemplify with an interactive workshop on Digital Storytelling: an increasingly popular tool used by tutors and learners alike across the FE and skills sector. This hands-on workshop will provide an introduction to digital storytelling and give delegates an opportunity to develop new skills. By the end of the workshop, delegates will have been introduced to storyboarding techniques, a process useful when considering creating any learning resource but especially any e-resource, and will have been given the opportunity to create a trial e-resource using simple, freely available software. 3. Digital skills for Older People 5.7M people in the UK over 65 have never been online. With the advent of public services moving to a "digital by default" model, there is a growing imperative for older people to have digital access as well as the skills, confidence and capability to use information technologies. The DWP-funded "Get Digital" programme offered equipment grants, residents' digital skills training and staff support in sheltered housing settings. This workshop is based on the lessons learned from the programme and will discuss how to plan our support for digital skills development for older people, discuss the findings of the "Get Digital" evaluation, present a business case for registered social landlords and signpost to free learning and support resources developed through the programme. 4.Exchanging practice: Knowledge Café The Knowledge Cafe is sponsored by JISC Advance. JISC Advance helps educational organisations to get the most from technology. Through Regional Support Centres and specialist services, JISC Advance offers Adult and Community Learning providers practical support alongside a wealth of knowledge and expertise to enhance the learning and teaching experience. Come and meet JISC Advance in the Knowledge Café where their Adult and Community Learning Advisors will guide you through three key topics to ensure you're kept apace with the growing demands of today's learners:
5.Open Educational Resources Much has been said about the 'treasure chest' of new learning materials which is becoming available to adult learners through greater availability of Open Educational Resources. The workshop will be framed with examples from the Open University with examples from their own suite of materials and learning from research with community college in the USA. Participants will be invited to address these conference questions. What is the real benefit to adult learners of Open Educational Resources? How do we make sure that these resources can make a real difference to adults? How can we encourage providers to sharing materials widely? Does the OER movement risk replacing a healthy commercial market in good quality materials with low quality free alternatives? How should CPD be delivered to enable teachers to make best use of OERs? What advice needs to be given to independent learners who want to study alone using OERs? 6. Using Technology for teaching Literacy and Numeracy Following the recent government review of adult Literacy and Numeracy teaching there is has been a growing interest in how best to use technology-based learning to enhance the life chances of people who are seeking to improve their basis skills. This workshop will draw on the recent NIACE survey, the NIACE Literacy Inquiry and a examples from practitioners to help identify key priorities for both policy and practice and CPD. Discussion will include these questions: Are we preparing literacy learners for accessing text on screens as well as pages? Could games be used better to engage learners and then to help them practise their skills in both numeracy and literacy? Are there ways that technology can be used to offer flexible or more intensive ways of learning Can technology play a part in helping to provide learning to adults with the lowest literacy and numeracy skills? 7. Technology aiding Equality It is a vital time within the Adult Learners landscape and in particular for those with limited life chances for reasons not of their own making. Equality and Diversity is not a specialist subject - it is everyone's business because it affects everyone, whether short sighted, with access to slow internet connections, with English as a second language or with limited skills - we are all Unequal and Diverse. With the advent of more and more personal mobile devices, the use of social media, the opportunity to use free or low cost software and of course "Apps" of every conceivable type and nature, how can we plan to meet the future challenges and expectations of adult learners? This workshop will explore how learning providers can exploit technology to help everyone access learning and change the very nature of adult learning provision delivery. |
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12:50 |
Lunch, networking and exhibitions |
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13:50 |
Workshops (repeated) - afternoon session |
| 14:50 |
The Future of Learning In this presentation, Russell will use live demonstrations to look at new and existing technologies, suggest ways in which colleagues can take advantage of these for learning and teaching in the 21st century and will speak about how we, as educators should equip people with 21st century survival skills in an ever changing ICT-rich world. Colleagues should bring their mobile phones with them so that they may participate fully. |
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15:10 |
Reflection on the conference themes |
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15:20 |
An opportunity for delegates to reflect on conference themes |
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15:45 |
Close of conference |
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16:00-16:45 |
Book launch, conference reception and networking |
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Event Information
- Arrival, registration and security checks is from 9.15am onwards. Registration will close at 9.45am and there will be no admittance after 9.45am. The conference will end at 4:45pm
- Event fee per person:
£150 (includes sandwich lunch, tea/coffee)
£135 - reduced fee for NIACE members - 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: Friday 4 November 2011
- Closing Date: Thursday 20 October 2011
- Cancellations will only be accepted if received in writing before the closing date and will be subject to an administration fee of £50.
- 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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