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Join Graham Attwell, Martin Weller (The Open University) and Rob Howe (University of Northampton), session facilitator, John Traxler, and other delegates in this year’s JISC online conference, Innovating e-Learning 2009 to debate the future of education on the 24th November.
As part of the pre-conference buzz, Martin Weller has produced a short video interviewing his [...]

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Meet the JISC RSCs at the AOC Conference between 17-19th November:
The JISC Advance exhibition stand – find out how the newly created JISC Advance can support you. Representatives from the JISC RSCs and JISC services will be available at stand 40/43, as you enter the main exhibition hall, throughout the conference.
Celebrate the launch of a [...]

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A two day conference at Bradford College on 19th and 20th November 2009 on aspects of teaching, learning and assessment.
Join academic colleagues for this event at The Henry Mitchell Hall and The Yorkshire Craft Centre, Bradford College.
Conference Fee of only £45, includes a conference dinner on the evening of the 19th November at the National [...]

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JISC Innovating e-Learning 2009
Thriving, not just surviving
24-27th November 2009
This year’s conference theme reflects the challenges facing further and higher education in the 21st century, yet offers all the ingredients for a good conference experience.
· Outstanding keynote speakers
· Multimedia presentations, discussions, debates, [...]

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Learning Technologist Forum
2 Nov 2009
09.30 (tea and coffee for 10.00 start) – 15.00
Kirklees College, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
• Do you use technology to develop learning resources?
• Do you assist lecturers to develop teaching and learning technologies?
• Do you collaborate with staff to research, develop, evaluate and apply innovative learning technologies that are pedagogically driven?
• Does learning [...]

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The executive and senior management in further education colleges are currently under external and internal pressure to ensure that higher education and higher level skills training are prioritised as part of their strategic planning.
The challenges include the uncertainty of collaborative partnerships, demand-led funding arrangements, the need to increase commercial income and reacting to a rapidly [...]

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The launch of the CBI Higher Education Task Force report ‘Stronger Together – Businesses and Universities in Turbulent Times ‘ made a big impact in the media, and raised awareness of the importance of strong links between business and universities.
The CBI HE Summit on 20 October builds on the report to further explore the [...]

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In all parts of education and training, handheld devices such as games consoles, smart-phones, and net-books, connected to the Internet, are altering the experience of learners and the practices of teachers and trainers.
Successful deployment of such devices can have powerful beneficial effects on learning, and there are many examples of excellent practice; but education and [...]

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Engaging for Success: Enhancing Performance through Employee Engagement
25th November 2009
Manchester
The publication of the MacLeod Report on Employee Engagement brings a new focus to this vital topic. As the economy of the UK comes out of recession, it’s essential that organisations ensure that their employees are fully engaged in their work. It’s not just on the [...]

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If you’re using video in teaching and learning but are struggling with the concepts and technicalities of getting it online, this course may be of use:
Encoding Digital Video for Streaming and Network Delivery
Presenters: Greg Newton-Ingham and Murray Weston
Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th November 2009 10.30 am – 5.00 pm
Although this is offered as [...]

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