This is a JISC online conference, for the JISC e-Learning and Pedagogy Programme. It will run from 27th. March 2006, to 31st. March 2006.

Innovating e-learning conference 2006

Innovating e-Learning 2006: Transforming Learning Experiences

27 - 31 March 2006

The conference was based around three themes:

  • Designing for learning
  • Learner experiences with e-learning 
  • Innovating e-learning practice

Each theme had a keynote presentation, plus up to five associated sessions and presentations. The keynote presenters were:

  • Diana Laurillard, Professor of Learning with Digital Technologies at the London Knowledge Lab, University of London (Designing for Learning)
  • John Stone, Principal of Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College, and future Chief Executive, Learning and Skills Network (Learner experiences with e-learning)
  • Professor Stephen Heppell, Learn3K Research Centre, National College of Ireland (Innovating e-Learning Practice)

The closing presentation was given by Chris Yapp, Head of Public Sector Innovation, Microsoft, Reading on how to take forward a vision for transforming learner experiences.

Discussions for each session took place in the asynchronous conferencing environment successfully trialled with a recent e-Learning and Pedagogy Experts Group meeting.

See the conference programme
See the evaluation report on the 2006 conference

e-Books

Discussions for each session took place in an asynchronous conferencing environment. e-Books containing the session presentations and papers, and summarising the discussions in each of the three themes are available as PDF files in two formats – A5 for reading on screen and A4 for printing out. These can be found at the foot of this page.

  • Theme 1 – Designing for Learning
  • Theme 2 – Learner Experiences of e-Learning
  • Theme 3 – Innovating e-Learning Practice

Please note that e-Books are best used as a reminder to delegates of the key points discussed under each theme. They cannot replace the breadth and energy of the discussions, or the unique experience of participating in the conference.

  • Last updated on 29/09/08 by Kerry Ann Down