eLEARNING Web 2.0-Brunel-UK

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION AND PRESENTATIONS

http://elearning2-0.ning.com/events/elearning-20-conference

eLearning 2.0 is a two-day international mini-conference exploring the
impact of Web 2.0 on Technology-Enhanced Learning and involves keynote
lectures and invited presentations.

Keynote Speakers (confirmed): John Connell (Cisco), Reynol Junco(Lock
Haven University), Yair Levy (Nova Southeastern University)

Conference Chairs:
Chris Evans and Ray Hackney
Brunel University, UK

* Background and goals:
The conference aims to explore the impact of Web 2.0 on
Technology-Enhanced Learning. The next generation of eLearning,
eLearning 2.0, will involve computer-based communication, information
sharing, inter-operability, and collaboration to support learning.
Evolving technologies that impact on learning include web-based
communities, hosted services, and applications such as
social-networking sites (e.g Facebook, Twitter), video-sharing sites
(e.g. YouTube), video and audio podcasting, wikis, blogs, and
folksonomies (e.g. Delicious). The conference aims to examine the
impact and potential exploitation of these technologies in an
educational setting.

The objectives are to:

- facilitate collaboration between practitioners, researchers, and policy
makers
- explore the potential impact of Web 2.0 on technology-enhanced learning
- spread good practice in the use of Web 2.0 and learning technology
- consider evolving pedagogical approaches using Web 2.0
- raise the profile of research in learning technology

Topics of Interest include, but are not limited to: evolving
pedagogies for Web 2.0 and learning, social networking, podcasting,

wikis, blogging, video sharing, screencasting, folksonomies, eLearning
2.0 and people with disabilities, the potential impact of eLearning
2.0 on the Third World, creativity and Web 2.0, Human-Computer
Interaction, Business and Web 2.0.

* Format of the Conference:
The conference will comprise invited keynote speeches and individual
presentations. The conference will be recorded and published online as
a series of audio podcasts.

* Participants:
Attendance is by INVITATION only. There is a maximum participation of
50 attendees. Participation is open to academics, training providers,
policy makers and practitioners. Potential participants should express
an interest in either attending or presenting as soon as possible.
They will then be sent an official invitation to participate in the
conference.

Attendance is FREE of charge, and coffee and lunch will be provided.

* Presentations:

Participants who wish to give a presentation should submit an abstract
of no more than 200 words indicating their subject of interest.

* Important Dates:
Expression of interest for participation/presentation (immediate)
Submission of abstract of presentation: 31 May 2009 (extended)

chris.evans@brunel.ac.uk
ray.hackney@brunel.ac.uk

NB 'eLearningWeb2.0' in the SUBJECT BOX

* Conference Location:
Brunel Business School, Brunel University, West London, UK Brunel
University is in Uxbridge on the western edge of London. Uxbridge is
in a prime location for reaching the transport network that embraces
London and South-east England. It is a short drive from the M4, M40
and M25 and has the added benefit of being on the edge of the London
Underground network. It is about a 25-minute drive or bus ride from
London's Heathrow airport.

Website:
http://elearning2-0.ning.com/events/elearning-20-conference