Learning with Technologies in Informal Adult Community Learning (IACL)

[Supporting with Technologies in IACL] [Learning with Technologies in IACL] [Event Information] [Application Conditions] [Application Form]

Workshops are delivered through a virtual classroom, Instant Presenter and some will be supported through the NIACE learning platform.

In order to benefit fully from the workshops, it is recommended that the same person participates in both linked half days. 

The workshops will be delivered via Instant Presenter which is an online presentation tool. Participants will be sent a link to click on the day of the workshops.

Participants will need:

• to be at an internet connected PC and will be able to see and hear the facilitator;
• have Adobe Flash Player installed;
• speakers to hear the sound; and,
• headphones if you are in an open plan office or likely to be disturbed by external noise.

No additional software is required to view and take part in the workshop.

(A) Supporting with Technologies in IACL

Friday 11 February 2011, 09:30-12:30

When working in community learning situations such as clubs or groups, learners often want to continue their discussions or the work they are involved with outside the sessions that you are providing. Most of us want to encourage this but do not necessarily have the time to take a lead.

This workshop will explore how you can support your learners to enable them to do this. The workshop will explore some tools that are freely available to help support learning. You will have the opportunity to try out some of the tools during the workshop, as well as being given ideas to adapt and use with your learners.

This workshop will:

• explore tools that will enable learners to continue discussions outside the classroom
• explore tools that will enable learners to continue their learning
• provide an opportunity to discuss ways learners can be encouraged to work collaboratively and provide peer support.

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(B) Learning with Technologies in IACL

Friday 11 March 2011, 09:30-12:30

Do you work with learners in an Informal Adult Community Learning (AICL) situation? Whether you work in a museum or library, run a club such as a book club or a group such as an environmental project group, you will be looking for new ways to attract new people and to explore ways of deliver learning in different ways.

This three hour workshop will explore some tools that are freely available that could help you deliver learning either in the classroom or via the Internet. You will have the opportunity to try out some of the tools during the workshop, as well as being given ideas to adapt and use with your learners.

The workshop will:

• explore ways of using social networks to attract new learners
• explore tools that can help you deliver learning in the classroom
• explore tools including virtual classrooms and virtual learning environments that can help you deliver learning online
• provide an opportunity to share current practice with others involved in informal adult community learning.

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Event Information

• The workshops will take place from 09:30-12:30
• Event fee per person:
  £110 (Non NIACE members rate)
  £90 (NIACE members rate) NB: NIACE does not charge VAT on conference or course fees.
• Only 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 application forms (one form per person)
• If you have not received an e-mail confirming your participation and joining instructions 4 working days before the event please contact:
  NIACE Events Team
  Tel: 0116 285 9661
  Fax: 0116 285 9670
  Minicom: 0116 255 6049
  E-mail: events@niace.org.uk

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Application Conditions

Event Date: 11/02/2011 and 11/03/2011
Closing Date: Thursday 6 January 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 10 working days notice period is required for provision of adaptations to materials
• Places can be reserved online via: www niace.org.uk/events Alternatively completed and signed application forms can 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 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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Application Form

(For people not using the online reservation system above)