e-learning symposium 2013

Location map

Presentations

• Prof Gráinne Conole, Professor of Learning Innovation, University of Leicester: 'Harnessing new media, pedagogical innovation and new approaches to design' 
• Alannah Fitzgerald, University of Oxford IT Services: 'FLAX weaving with Oxford Open Educational Resources: open practices and resources for English Language Teaching'
• Fernando Rosell-Aguilar, The Open University: 'iTunes U as a tool for language learning: the learners perspective' - video
• Jean-Christophe Penet and Helen Lowther, Newcastle University: 'Autonomous e-learning to improve careers awareness and employability in first-year (post A-level) language classes' 
• Ruth Trinder, Vienna University of Business and Economics: 'Blended learning, Web 2.0 and learner beliefs – promises and realities of students’ use of technology for language learning'
• Marina Orsini-Jones, Lloyd E., Gazeley Z., Bescond G., Vass H., Vera B., University of Coventry & Universidad National Autónoma de México: 'Negotiating intercultural awareness online: reporting on the first phase of an international exchange project between undergraduate students in the UK and in Mexico (MexCo)' 
• Nik Peachey, Associate Trainer, Bell Educational Services: 'Making e-learning social and collaborative'
• Richard Galletly, Aston University:‘Worth the effort? How students of Academic Writing classes respond to supplementary video resources' - video
• Helene Pulker and Anna Calvi, The Open University: 'The evaluation and re-use of Open Educational Resources: a case study' - video
• Jonas Langner, University of Bristol: 'Online grammar course for students of German'
• Kirsten Sontgens, University of Southampton: 'Blended learning for languages. How to successfully integrate technology into everyday teaching'
• Lucy Hill, Newcastle University: 'Spanish for medical students: fostering collaborative learning in mixed-level groups'
• Marion Sadoux, London Metropolitan University: 'Adieu l’anxiété? Can Computer Mediated Communication help learners with Foreign Language Anxiety' - video
• Nuria Lopez, Newcastle University: 'Working together: using a wiki to create a Spanish class dictionary'
• Robyn Woodrow, SketchEngine: 'Discover how words behave with SketchEngine'
• John Canning, LLAS, University of Southampton: 'No open learning without open access: a portal for open access research into teaching modern languages'
• Emma Marsden, University of York: 'IRIS: a new online resource for doing research into second language learning and teaching'
• Teresa MacKinnon, University of Warwick: 'Exploring the collaborative potential of Web 2.0'
• Marta Becquet, University of Glasgow: 'Moodle (r)evolution – developing VLE for teaching Polish as a foreign language'
• Mark Stimpfig, ConnectED: SANSSpace - the Language Lab in the Cloud
• Julie Watson, University of Southampton : Is the Social Wall the new discussion forum?  An evaluation of the use of a web 2.0 social wall by students on an online course
• Maria Garcia-Florenciano, University of Leeds : Interview as opportunities for learners to engage in authentic language use and collaborative and communicative tasks
• Julien Hamilton-Hart, Swansea University : Autocues for language learning : linguistic immersion, employability, and a transferable end-product - video
• Nathalie Thorne, Leeds Metropolitan University : Teaching interpreting via distance learning - possible or impossible?
• Billy Brick and Tiziana Cervi-Wilson, Coventry University : Breaking down the classroom walls: Augmented Reality and language learning - video
• Nicolas Pino James, University of Warwick : Potential of asynchronous CMC in developing speaking proficiency
• Mirjam Hauck, Beaven T., Comas-Quinn A., Lewis T., de Los Arcos B., The Open University : of MOOCS and MOTS : new wine in an old bottle?

Live Streaming

LLAS will be live streaming the four keynote speakers.  To view the livestream visit : http://www.llas.ac.uk/livestream    Most sessions will be recorded and available on our website after the event.

Please note : To watch the LLAS livestream you will require a computer that has Microsoft Silverlight installed.  To check if you meet these requirements, please visit :  http://www.microsoft.com/getsilverlight

LLAS, Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies will hold its 8^th annual elearning symposium on 24/5^th January 2013. The aim of the symposium is to seek to bridge the gap between the ‘techie’ and the teacher, giving educators ideas to help them integrate elearning into their practice but also to inspire them to see where the online future could lead. The symposium is always well-attended by practitioners from a wide range of disciplines and institutions, and keynote speakers are live-streamed. Following last year’s successful event, the two-day symposium comprises a practical mix of workshops on authoring tools and elearning techniques and presentations to inspire the mind with exciting ideas about the possibilities that online learning offers. We offer attendees a range of content from areas of more specific interest to our core LLAS community, to topics of wider interest to educators involved in elearning. We highlight best practice in using elearning and feature an exciting mixture of research and reports from practice to inspire our community.

Main themes for the 2013 symposium are:

• Innovative tools for teaching
• Digital literacy for staff and students
• QR codes in teaching
• iTunesU
• Augmented reality
• Innovative grammar teaching
• MOOCS and language study

See videos and information from symposium 2012

Social media

Tweets about the conference use the twitter hashtag #elearnLLAS. We encourage you to tweet before, during and after the conference to share your experience with the whole community! Follow the conference twitter account @elearnLLAS 
Storify of day 1 and day 2 now available!!

You can also check  the e-learning symposium Scoop.it page at  http://www.scoop.it/t/e-learning-symposium

Programme (provisional)

Keynote speakers

Prof Mike Neary, Dean of Teaching and Learning at the University of Lincoln
Prof Allison Littlejohn, Chair of Learning Technology, Glasgow Caledonian University, Director of the Caledonian Academy
Prof Gráinne Conole, Professor of Learning Innovation, University of Leicester
Nik Peachey, Associate Trainer, Bell Educational Services

*All keynote talks will be live-streamed*

Day one: Thursday, 24 January 2013

09.45-10.15                 Registration and tea / coffee

10.15-10.30                 Welcome and introduction to the day
10.15-10.30                 Prof Anne Curry, Dean, Faculty of Humanities, University of Southampton

10.30-11.15                 Keynote address: 
10.30-11.15                 Nik Peachey, Associate Trainer Bell Educational Services
10.30-11.15             Making e-learning social and collaborative

11.15-11.45                 Tea / coffee, poster display and sponsors’ exhibition

11.45-12.45                 Parallel sessions 1

12.45-13.45                  Lunch, poster display and sponsors’ exhibition

13.45-14.15                  Session 2

14.15-15.15                  Parallel sessions 3

15.15-16.00                    Tea / coffee, poster display and sponsors’ exhibition
15.15-16.00                    Posters ‘show and tell’ session

16.00-16.45                    Keynote address: 
16.00-16.45               Prof Mike Neary, Dean of Teaching and Learning, University of Lincoln
16.00-16.45               Student as Producer: A Revolution in Higher Education?

16.45-16.45                    Drinks reception sponsored by Rosetta Stone

19.00-16.45                    Conference dinner at Ceno's

Day Two: Friday, 25 January 2013

09.15-09.45                    Registration and tea / coffee

09.45-10.00                    Welcome and summary social wall
09.45-10.00                    Vicky Wright, Director of Language Strategy, University of Southampton

10.00-10.45                    Keynote address: 
10.00-10.45                    Alison Littlejohn, Professor of Learning Technology, Caledonian Academy, Glasgow Caledonian University
10.00-10.45                    Learning in the open: the evolution of open educational practice

10.50-11.50                    Parallel Sessions 4

11.50-12.15                    Tea / coffee, poster display and sponsors’ exhibition

12.15-13.15                    Parallel Sessions 5

13.15-14.30                   Lunch, poster display and sponsors’ exhibition

14.30-15.30                   Parallel Sessions 6

15.35-16.15               Keynote address: 
15.35-16.15 .35-16.15Prof Gráinne Conole, Professor of Learning Innovation, University of Leicester
15.35-16.16               Harnessing new media, pedagogical innovation and new approaches to design

16.15                       Closing remarks 

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Conference dinner - Thursday 24th January 2013 - Places limited, register soon

The conference dinner will take place at Ceno's, which is conveniently located next door to the Highfield House Hotel (details below). A delicious three-course meal will be served and you will be invited to choose amongst the following menu while drinks will be available to purchase at the bar:

Starters
Salmon fishcake, smoked salmon caeser salad
Shredded lamb, crunchy salad, Mongolian sauce
Spiced chick pea fritters, tomato, cucumber, coriander
Main course
Coq au vin, truffle oil mash, winter greens
Roast cod, mediterranean vegetable and white bean cassoulet, grilled piada
Butternut squash and lentil nut roast, sweet potatoes, onion gravy
Dessert
Vanilla creme brûlée, garibaldi biscuit
Sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce, ice cream
Warm chocolate brownie, chocolate ice cream, chocolate sauce

The meal is a great opportunity to share your work with your peers in a relaxed atmosphere. 
Fee: £30 

Overnight accommodation

You may wish to book overnight accommodation at one of the following places. They are located near to the University of Southampton Avenue Campus.
Highfield House Hotel
Elizabeth House Hotel
Jurys Inn
Travelodge

Please note that we are not taking accommodation bookings - these are only suggestions. 

Sponsors

We have a range of sponsorship options available. Please contact Laurence Georgin for further details.

Poster

To download the e-learning symposium poster, click on the image below:

Fees

This is a paying event. When registering please specify which days you wish to attend.  

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON : Tuesday 22 January 2013 at 11.00am - all registrations and payments must be made before this time to secure your place.

We will require the name and contact details of your tutor for Postgraduate students when submitting your registration form.

Cancellation charges
Please note that we reserve the right to retain half the registration fee if you do not notify us by Friday 11 January 2013 that you are unable to attend.  We will retain the whole registration fee after that date. Full details of our charging policy are available here.