Archive for the 'Conferences' Category
February 15th, 2008 by Jorge Goncalves
ePortfolio and Digital Identity Conference, Montreal, 5-7 May 2008. The 2nd Pan-American and Francophone ePortfolio conference is being organised by EIfEL in partnership with the Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance (CSLP) at Concordia University, the Centre de Recherche en Informatique de Montréal (CRIM) and HR-XML. It will take place at Concordia University on 5-7 May 2008. This year’s special focus will be on ePortfolio and digital identity extending the concept of the ePortfolio and exploring the link between the records and services that contribute to the emergence of a digital identity.
Keynote speakers confirmed to date include Stephen Downes of the National Research Council, Canada, Helen Barrett, International ePortfolio Consultant, Fulup Ar Foll, Sun Microsystems and Serge Ravet, EIfEL.
Tracks will be run in French and English. Presenters and authors are invited to submit an abstract (500 to 750 words) of their contributions by 21st February 2008 on the following themes:
1. Lifelong learning and employability
2. Building systems of recognition and accreditation with ePortfolios
3. Exploiting the full potential of digital identity
4. ePortfolio architectures and advanced technologies
5. Designing ePortfolio strategies within regions and sectors
6. Managing knowledge with ePortfolios
Proposals for presentations and workshops are welcomed. Papers will also be published on the conference website.
January 22nd, 2008 by Jorge Goncalves
Focus On Education Foundation present Innovation 2008: The Real and The Ideal, April 14th and 15th in Breckenridge, Colorado.
This conference brings together world-class scholars and educators along with business and governmental leaders to formulate a vision for the future of education and the role of technology in that future. Previous attempts to integrate technology into education have met with difficulties because solutions have not taken into account the total social system around teaching and learning. With that in mind, this conference will look at what’s next not just in technology, but also in the social, cultural, and pedagogical dimensions of education to shape a realistic appraisal of the present and a forecast for the future.
List of Speakers
October 25th, 2007 by Jorge Goncalves
iLearning Forum 2008. The iLearning Forum 2008 will take place on Monday 4th February and Tuesday 5th February 2008 at the Palais des Congrès de Paris. This event is the largest international and European eLearning conference in France and attracts policy-makers, human resource managers, trainers, teachers and suppliers of learning technology solutions from all over Europe and worldwide - over 30 countries were represented in 2007. Following from eLearnExpo, this will be the 7th year that eLearning professionals from France, Europe and overseas are brought together in Paris to explore learning technologies. The theme of this year’s event is “Learning in the 21st century”.
Access to the exhibition as well as the Exhibition Presentation Area is free. Pre-registration is recommended for quick and easy
access to the event.
Conference themes: Designing eStrategies for learning organisations, Designing learning spaces with advanced learning technologies, Exploiting the full potential of digital identity and Improving quality of learning with technologies.
September 18th, 2007 by Jorge Goncalves
INTED 2008 - International Technology, Education and Development Conference. ‘The general objective of conference is the promotion of international collaboration in the field of technology, engineering and science education. INTED 2008 provides an International Forum for researchers, engineers, professors, educational scientists and technologists in the areas of Education, Science and Technology. It will be an excellent opportunity to present, demonstrate and discuss research, development, applications, and the latest innovations and results in the field of Higher Education and Industry.
INTED 2008 will take place in Valencia (Spain) on the 3rd, 4th and 5th March, 2008. Abstract Submission Deadline: November 15th 2007.
August 14th, 2007 by Jorge Goncalves
6th International Conference on Imagination and Education: “Imaginative practice, imaginative inquiry”, 29-31 January 2008, Rydges Hotel by the Lake, Canberra, Australia. ‘The Imaginative Education Research Group (IERG) invites you to join us in our aim to stimulate discussion of imaginative education and its applications in all sites of learning, and to ensure that educational experiences are imaginatively engaging for both teachers and learners.
The conference theme “Imaginative practice, imaginative inquiry” aims to connect a cross-section of educators and administrators from elementary & high schools, universities, professional organisations and work-place settings in a dialogue and exploration of imaginative and creative ways of teaching, learning and conducting educational inquiry.’
Imaginative Education Research Group (IERG). The IERG is a group of researchers, teachers, graduate students, parents and others who would like to make education more effective through Imaginative Education. The Imaginative Education Research Group Portal aim is to introduce the visitors to Imaginative Education theories, principles and practical techniques.
July 28th, 2007 by Jorge Goncalves
Third International Forum on E-Learning for Defence and Security. ‘A Forum on technology assisted training for defence, security and emergency services at Online Educa Berlin.
Technology is changing the world of security. In an increasingly inter-linked global security environment, new threats and challenges have created an urgent need for imaginative new responses. Nowhere is this more true than in the area of education and training where technology is bringing new advantages and opportunities.
Following the success of two previous conferences on E-Learning for Defence and Security, ‘The Third International Forum on E-Learning for Defence and Security,’ will review the new training challenges facing today’s security and emergency services, assess the impact of new technology and consider the potential for future development.
‘The Third International Forum on E-Learning for Defence and Security’ will be held at Online Educa Berlin on November 28 and hosted by The New Security Foundation. The Forum, which will once again bring together leading figures from government, business, security and academia, will consist of a main plenary session and a number of ‘breakout’ workshops focussing in detail on key issues.’
Online Educa Berlin 2007. ‘Online Educa Berlin is the key annual networking event for the international technology-supported learning and training industry. It is the industry’s largest international forum, attracting high-level decision makers from education, business and government sectors. Attendees forge essential cross-industry contacts and partnerships, and enhance their knowledge and expertise.’
July 8th, 2007 by Jorge Goncalves
Teaching with Technology Idea Exchange 2008 (TTIX): The Open Conference on Technology in Education. ‘The 4th Annual Teaching with Technology Idea Exchange will be June 5-6, 2008 on the UVSC campus in Orem, Utah, with a pre-conference workshop on faculty development June 4.
Join other educators, developers, and innovators from across the nation and beyond in this two-day conference devoted to the exchange and development of information, best practices, and new ideas. TTIX is an open conference that encourages free access to presentation information and materials, and facilitates the sharing of knowledge. Registration for this conference is and always will be free.
You are invited to contribute to the professional knowledge provided at this conference by presenting a session that relates to teaching and learning with technology.
The 2008 call for proposals is now open until February 1, 2008. Attendance is free, but pre-registration is required.’
June 8th, 2007 by Jorge Goncalves
ePortfolio 2007 Conference - Employability and Lifelong Learning in the Knowledge Society, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 17-19 October 2007. ‘ePortfolio 2007 is the key international event for the growing community of professionals interested in, and working with, ePortfolios. It brings together policy-makers, researchers, teachers, trainers, human resource managers and technologists. As a thematic event devoted to one domain, it allows an in-depth and broad exploration of the issues - and results in real outcomes. Past events have resulted in the creation of national and international networks, contribution to ePortfolio policy, the launch of the ePortfolio for All campaign, progress in ePortfolio interoperability through the Plugfest, transnational projects and numerous publications. The aims of this year’s conference are to build on this work and focus in particular on the role of the ePortfolio in the development and implementation of lifelong employability.’
June 6th, 2007 by Jorge Goncalves
13th Annual Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning - The Power of Online Learning: Making a Difference, 7 to 9 November 2007, Caribe Royale Hotel, Orlando, United States. ‘This conference, which will provide the latest information on asynchronous learning programs, processes, packages, and protocols, is geared to both experienced professionals and interested newcomers to online learning who hail from a variety of work sectors, including higher education, continuing education, business, government, health care, professional associations, and nonprofit organizations. It is especially designed to meet the needs of: a) College-level faculty and administrators; b) Instructional technology and media professionals; c) Instructional designers and d) Trainers in public-and private-sector organizations.’
Featured Keynote Session: Don Tapscott, Founder and CEO of New Paradigm. Tapscott is the author of 11 widely read books about information technology in business and society, including Paradigm Shift, Growing Up Digital and The Naked Corporation. His new book (January 2007), co-authored with Anthony Williams, is Wikinomics: How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything.
The Sloan Consortium. ‘The purpose of the Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C) is to help learning organizations continually improve quality, scale, and breadth of their online programs according to their own distinctive missions, so that education will become a part of everyday life, accessible and affordable for anyone, anywhere, at any time, in a wide variety of disciplines. Created with funding from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Sloan-C encourages the collaborative sharing of knowledge and effective practices to improve online education in learning effectiveness, access, affordability for learners and providers, and student and faculty satisfaction.’
May 28th, 2007 by Jorge Goncalves
6th International Conference on Mobile Learning (MLearn 2007). This conference will appeal to a wide range of audiences who are interested in enhancing learning, designing content and developing systems for mobile devices and wireless networks. The following objectives serve to define and guide the structure and foundation of the MLearn 2007 Conference:
- To promote the development of mobile learning
- To stimulate critical debate on & research into theories, approaches, principles & applications of mobile learning
- To share local & international developments, experiences & lessons learned.
- To promote networking & business opportunity development.
- To encourage the study & implementation of mobile applications in teaching &learning.
- To stimulate & assist personal professional development & the development of new skills for educators.
- To provide a forum for education & knowledge transfer.
- To facilitate dialogue, sharing & networking between diverse cultures with regard to the optimum use of emerging technologies.
- To bring together providers of technology & services with educators and instructional designers.
MLearn 2007 will be held at Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre, Melbourne, Australia, from 16 to 19 October 2007.
Thoughts Aside: International conference on mobile learning emphasized the significance of the technology platform, covered in the 350-018 certification and forming the basis of another online certification 312-49, designed to promote employee development and the on job accomplishments. Hundreds of the employers showed their interest in quantifying and improving on their employees’ skills (312-50) through mobile learning resources. The online learning and testing system aimed at developing the competency model as taught in the 350-001 certification has been used by thousands of the clients including the industry icons.
May 28th, 2007 by Jorge Goncalves
6th European Conference on e-Learning (ECEL 2007). Over the last ten years, the way in which education is delivered has changed considerably with the advent of new technologies. e-Learning is one such development, so much so that it is now regarded as a field in it’s own right. This, the 6th European Conference on e-Learning (ECEL 2007), offers an opportunity for those involved in the study, implementation and delivery of e-learning to meet and exchange ideas and experiences.
The conference, to be held in October 2007, invites qualitative, experience-based and quantitative papers, case studies and reports of work in progress on both the theory and practice of all aspects of web-enabled technology in learning and teaching. Submissions are welcomed from academics, teachers, practitioners, vendors and government departments.
In addition to the main conference, submission are welcomed for two mini tracks: Online and Virtual Communities and e-Learning and Health.
ECEL 2007 will be held at Copenhagen Business School, Copenhagen, Denmark, from 4 to 5 October 2007.
April 30th, 2007 by Jorge Goncalves
2007 European LAMS Conference. ‘Following the success of the First International LAMS conference in 2006, the focus of the conference is on designing for the future. Where will Learning Design take us now? How is LAMS shaping up? What are the challenges for individuals and organisations? Importantly we want to capture the experience of those who have used LAMS and share some of the lessons learnt in higher education, the K-12 sector, vocational and professional education.’
The 2007 European LAMS conference will be held on July 5th at University of Greenwich University, London, UK.
LAMS Foundation. ‘LAMS is a revolutionary new tool for designing, managing and delivering online collaborative learning activities. It provides teachers with a highly intuitive visual authoring environment for creating sequences of learning activities. These activities can include a range of individual tasks, small group work and whole class activities based on both content and collaboration.’
The LAMS Conference follows the Designing for Learning Conference (4 July 2007), which is being held at the same venue earlier in the week. ‘Effective design in a technology-rich environment is characterised by activity-based learning, with learners having increasingly more choice over the technologies they use. Promises of enhanced flexibility and improved learning are now being realised through 21st Century ‘new build’ and the adaptation of existing physical environments. This conference considers how learning and teaching practices need to change if these opportunities are to be realised.’
