Start date: 07 March 2007 09:30
Capacity: 50
JISC theme(s): e-Learning
Planning and implementing innovative practice with mobile and wireless technologies
JISC and the Higher Education Academy wish to invite you to a Planning and Implementing Innovative Practice with Mobile and Wireless Technologies workshop.
There are four venues and dates to choose from. Each workshop is limited to 50 participants so early booking is advised.
London Metropolitan University
Graduate Centre, London North Campus, 166-220 Holloway Road |
7 March 2007 |
Registration form |
University of Leicester
New Hall |
21 March 2007 |
Registration form |
University of Bristol
Graduate School of Education, 35 Berkeley Square |
18 April 2007 |
Registration form |
University of Salford
Peel Park, University House |
25 April 2007 |
Registration form |
Each workshop will explore the practicalities of implementing mobile and wireless technologies in an institution. As a participant you will explore technical, pedagogical and organisational change issues around implementation. A practical demonstration at the hosting institution will provide an insight into the latest developments in mobile and wireless technologies at the venue.
Programme
09:30 |
Registration |
10:00 |
Welcome and Overview |
10:10 |
Introduction to the Technology
A quick look at the communication tool we will use today and an overview of what we hope to cover. |
10:15 |
Why go Mobile ?
What are the pedagogical challenges that mobile & wireless technologies can address? What kinds of learning do these technologies uniquely deliver, enhance and support? |
10:55 |
Personal reflection time |
11:00 |
Mobile and Wireless in Action
Three case studies in mobile and wireless, including a live demonstration (JW) |
11:35 |
Coffee A chance to see further video case studies and examples |
11:55 |
Meeting the Educational Challenge
Small group activity |
12:30 |
Personal reflection time |
12:35 |
Feedback and discussion |
12:55 |
Lunch |
13:35 |
Blue skies and mobile futures
A chance to experience the latest mobile and wireless developments at the hosted venue – to be followed by questions and discussion |
14:15 |
Q & A with host institution |
14:25 |
Technologies update
A brief update on how technologies and applications have moved on since the Innovative Practice guide was written – to be followed by questions and discussion |
15:00 |
Tea and personal reflection time |
15:10 |
Meeting the Organisational Challenge
Small group activity |
15:40 |
Closing Plenary |
16:00 |
Close |
The workshops are underpinned by the work of the JISC Innovations programme and the Innovative Practice with e-Learning publication. See more information
Further details and joining instructions will be sent one week before each workshop.
If you have any questions about the event please contact Christina Ioannou jisc@inanyevent-uk.com or Eddie Gulc Eddie.Gulc@heacademy.ac.uk