ParticipantsThe conference will be of particular interest to all those involved in promoting effective change in HE learning, teaching and educational development. This includes:
The SEDA Conference ExperienceSEDA seeks to create a relaxed, welcoming and positive atmosphere at conferences, which encourages open, constructive and supportive sharing of ideas, experience and practice. Feedback from participants at recent SEDA conferences:
Conference VenueThe conference will be held at the Aston Business School Conference Centre, which is located in Birmingham city centre, just a five minute taxi ride or fifteen minute walk from New Street Station. Fully residential delegates will be accommodated on-site in ensuite bedrooms.
The Call for Contributions is now closedCall for ContributionsThe November 2011 conference, to be held in Birmingham at Aston Business School Conference Centre, will focus on the pedagogy of technology enhanced learning. We invite proposals for sessions which explore the use of technology in teaching and learning, from the perspective of the underlying pedagogy. We welcome proposals for sessions that explore the effective use of all forms of technology, be that via Virtual Learning Environments, websites, telephones, podcasts, videos, audience response systems and more. The focus may be on distance learning, but it may also encompass blended learning and technology supported face to face delivery. We particularly welcome contributions that contribute towards educational development.Session formatsThe emphasis should be on reflection, exploration and evaluation rather than merely describing what is happening. It is also a long-standing tradition at SEDA conferences to encourage and promote sessions which involve delegates in active participation and discussion, and consequently this is an expectation of delegates. Proposals for posters, papers and workshops are invited which address the conference themes.Themes
Workshops: (45 or 90 minutes) with the emphasis on discussion of the application of ideas or technologies. Data projectors and free WiFi internet access are available in all rooms, but if any other technology is required, presenters should bring their own. Please contact the SEDA office should you require further information.Papers: (45 minutes) giving an account of research, evaluation, policy, practice or perspectives with the emphasis on drawing out lessons for others and involving participants. Posters (max size A1)/demonstrations: posters will be available for participants to view throughout the conference. Additionally, there will be a timetabled poster session when presenters should be available to discuss the content with conference participants and view technology demonstrations if applicable. Submitting your proposalProposals should be submitted electronically to SEDA at conferences@seda.ac.uk, using the proposal form , by Friday 13th May 2011. It is normal practice to accept only one contribution per individual so as to provide the opportunity for as many people to contribute as possible. It is a requirement that all presenters register as conference delegates either for the whole event or for the day of their session. Criteria for acceptance of proposalsEach proposal will be reviewed for acceptance at the conference against the following criteria:
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Conference ProgrammeDay One: Thursday 17th November 09.15 – 09.45 Registration and tea & coffee 09.45 –10.00 Welcome and Introductions10.00 – 10.45 Keynote Address – How far have we (really) come? Helen Beetham10.45 – 11.15 Break11.15 – 12.45 Parallel Session 1
12.45 – 13.45 Lunch13.45 – 14.45 SEDA Showcase 14.45 – 15.30 Parallel Session 2
15.30 – 16.00 Break16.00– 16.45 Parallel Session 3
17.00 -18.00 Reading group & Poster session
Posters:a. Engaging staff with use of GradeMark for enhanced student learning Joelle Adams and Roberts Anderson, Bath Spa University Adams and Anderson poster b. Integrating recorded ‘talk through’ feedback on written assignments using Jing Felicity Harper, Hannelore Green and María Fernandez, The Open Universityc. Developing staff and student digital literacy skills to live, work and thrive in a digital world Helen Howard, University of Leedsd.Using ePortfolio to engage staff as students in their own learning development Ruth Lawton, Birmingham City Universitye. Seeing the unseen: Using real-time data to measure online collaboration Sue Lee and Ben Scoble, Staffordshire Universityf. Switching staff on to audio feedback Peter Lumsden, University of Central Lancashireg. Practitioners as university teachers: building communities of practice through accreditation Jane Roberts, The Open Universityh. Enhancing language proficiency in an online forum in EAP courses: a Malaysian experience Roziana Rosli, International Islamic University Malaysiai.Using storyboarding as a planning tool for blended learning course development Dianne Thurab-Nkhosi, The University of the West Indiesj. Using a virtual learning environment to provide prompt and personalised support for students learning introductory programming Quan Dang, Tingkai Wang, Peiyuan Pan, Peter Chalk and Ken Fisher, London Metropolitan Universityk. LibTeach: using a VLE organisation as a community space to support development of a community of practice of library teachers Rebecca Dearden and Rachel Myers, University of Leeds
l. Online assessment feedback: the benefits and challenges of providing online student feedback Angela Green, Leeds Metropolitan University
m. Bridging the gap between good pedagogic practice and effective use of new technologies: evaluating a learning design approach Rebecca Galley and Simon Cross, The Open University; Maria Papaefthimiou, University of Reading; Natalie Parnis, Brunel University
n. Developing e-learning practice: ‘horizontal’ vs ‘vertical’ strategies Geraldine Jones and Rachael Carkett, University of Bath
o. Towards flying solo – eteachng practice + online peer observation to engage staff in teaching/supporting learning online Shirley Bennett and Lyz Howard, University of Hull
p. Aligning virtual learning environments with international students needs Sarah Clark, Nottingham Trent University
q. Why, why, why, Delila? Catherine Robertson, University of Birmingham and Elizabeth Cleaver, Newman University College19.30 Drinks reception20.30 DinnerDay Two: Friday 18th November08.15 – 09.00 Breakfast session for people new to SEDA – come and find out more about the organisation 09.15 – 09.30 Welcome Day 209.30 – 10.15 Keynote address: Supporting risk-taking cultures in teachers and learners – lessons learnt Julie Hughes, University of Wolverhampton10.15 – 10.45 Break10.45 – 11.30 Parallel Session 4
11.30 – 12.15 Parallel Session 5
12.15 – 13.15 Lunch13.15 – 14.00 Parallel Session 6
14.15 – 15.15 Closing Keynote: Fables and fairy tales – how can technology really enhance learning? Susannah Quinsee, City University London15.15 – 15.30 Summing up and close15.30 – 15.45 Tea and Depart
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