Engaging learners in HE
| Start date: | 18-05-2007 |
| End date: | 13-06-2007 |
| Location: | Bede Island Building, De Montfort University |
Engaging learners in HE: a one-day conference at De Montfort University 12th June 2007
Engaging learners: new opportunities for learning support and development in libraries
A one-day conference for library and information professionals
Organised by National Teaching Fellows from the University of Northampton and De Montfort University
Bede Island Building, De Montfort University, Leicester
12th June 2006
9.30 - 4.30
Technologies, superconvergence and enthusiasm for learning development are some of the forces shaping the ways in which we will interact with our learning community. This conference, organised by two National Teaching Fellows, is intended to provide an opportunity for library and information professionals working in higher education to learn and reflect on approaches to enhancing learning amongst their students. It will cover a variety of approaches on learning and teaching development and provide an opportunity to exchange experience not only with other library and information services staff working in higher education but also with a wider academic community.
Speakers and workshop leaders include:
Professor Sally Brown, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Assessment, Learning and Teaching) and Professor of Higher Education Diversity in Teaching and Learning at Leeds Metropolitan University
Sandy Gilkes, Head of the Centre for Academic Practice at the University of Northampton
Sally Patalong, Library Teaching Fellow at Coventry University
Mary Pillai, Teacher Fellow and Academic Team Manager of the Centre for Learning and Study Support at De Montfort University
Chris Powis, Deputy Director (Academic Services)
Jo Webb, Academic Services Manager
This event is supported by De Montfort University Teaching Excellence awards and the 'Infoteach' NTF project (www.infoteach.org)
Programme
9.30 Arrival and registration (a late breakfast will be available)
10.00 Formal welcome
10.15 Supporting learning: perspectives on the role of library and learning support staff in the university
Professor Sally Brown, Leeds Metropolitan University
11.00 Coffee
11.15 Workshops 1: Theme - Technologies, learning and collaboration
Using Web 2.0 to create learner-centred environments
An Introduction to learning styles
New partnerships in learning support
12.45 Lunch (with optional tour of the newly opened Learning Zone in the Kimberlin Library)
1.45 Convergence the librarian's perspective, Paul Jeorrett, Head of User Services, NEWI
2.15 Workshops 2: Workshops 1: Theme - Technologies, communities and values
Engage or enrage: using blogs as an assessment tool
Researchers as learners
Value-led learning development
3.45 Plenary discussion, tea and close
Engaging learners: new opportunities for learning support and development in libraries
A one-day conference for library and information professionals
Organised by National Teaching Fellows from the University of Northampton and De Montfort University
Bede Island Building, De Montfort University, Leicester
12th June 2006
9.30 - 4.30
Technologies, superconvergence and enthusiasm for learning development are some of the forces shaping the ways in which we will interact with our learning community. This conference, organised by two National Teaching Fellows, is intended to provide an opportunity for library and information professionals working in higher education to learn and reflect on approaches to enhancing learning amongst their students. It will cover a variety of approaches on learning and teaching development and provide an opportunity to exchange experience not only with other library and information services staff working in higher education but also with a wider academic community.
Speakers and workshop leaders include:
Professor Sally Brown, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Assessment, Learning and Teaching) and Professor of Higher Education Diversity in Teaching and Learning at Leeds Metropolitan University
Sandy Gilkes, Head of the Centre for Academic Practice at the University of Northampton
Sally Patalong, Library Teaching Fellow at Coventry University
Mary Pillai, Teacher Fellow and Academic Team Manager of the Centre for Learning and Study Support at De Montfort University
Chris Powis, Deputy Director (Academic Services)
Jo Webb, Academic Services Manager
This event is supported by De Montfort University Teaching Excellence awards and the 'Infoteach' NTF project (www.infoteach.org)
Programme
9.30 Arrival and registration (a late breakfast will be available)
10.00 Formal welcome
10.15 Supporting learning: perspectives on the role of library and learning support staff in the university
Professor Sally Brown, Leeds Metropolitan University
11.00 Coffee
11.15 Workshops 1: Theme - Technologies, learning and collaboration
Using Web 2.0 to create learner-centred environments
An Introduction to learning styles
New partnerships in learning support
12.45 Lunch (with optional tour of the newly opened Learning Zone in the Kimberlin Library)
1.45 Convergence the librarian's perspective, Paul Jeorrett, Head of User Services, NEWI
2.15 Workshops 2: Workshops 1: Theme - Technologies, communities and values
Engage or enrage: using blogs as an assessment tool
Researchers as learners
Value-led learning development
3.45 Plenary discussion, tea and close