Detailed Programme

13 JUNE 2008 - FRIDAY MORNING 2

11.30 - 13.00 PARALLEL SESSIONS D

SESSION D1

Cultural Contextualisation and Adaptation of Distance and e-Learning

Developing the Intercultural Communicator Using Web 2.0 Tools

Sarah Guth, University of Padova, Italy

Cultural Diversity Between and Within Worldwide Communities of Distance Learners

Jenny Kilgore, Open University Scotland, Ken Currie, CAPDM Ltd., United Kingdom

Time and Borderless Distance Education

Bill McNeill, The College of Estate Management, United Kingdom

Factors Crucial in Developing a Successful Design for e-Learning in a Diverse Learning Community

Marit Greek, Kari Mari Jonsmoen, Oslo University College, Norway

SESSION D2 - Workshop

Achieving Distance Learning Success Through Partnership: The Rutgers University and eCollege Story

Presented by:

Carl O'Keefe, GM eLearning Solutions EMA and Asia, eCollege
Richard Novak, Associate Vice President for Continuous Education and Distance Learning, Rutgers University, USA

Rutgers University, a state-supported public research University in the USA, has partnered with eCollege since 1999 to initiate, develop and grow its purely online campus, called RutgersOnline. Through the partnership, RutgersOnline has provided a robust course management system with nearly 100% uptime, 24 x 7 technical support for faculty and students, faculty training and more, for thousands of students who never come to campus. RutgersOnline has experienced double-digit growth in enrolments with below industry average drop-out rates. Moreover, online course evaluations have been outstanding in terms of student satisfaction and learning outcomes. Come hear about the Rutgers story and how eCollege has helped Rutgers meet and exceed its distance learning goals.

SESSION D3

Technological Culture: Web 2.0 Tools and Social Media

Collaborative Learning Using Social Tools for Enquiry, Reflection and Sharing

Non Scantlebury, Stuart Brown, Mary Thorpe, The Open University, United Kingdom

What Are the Challenges Emerging from Web 2.0 for Online Distance Education?

Thomas Hülsmann, Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Germany

The MentorBlog Project: Connecting Student Teachers and their Mentors through Social Software

Steve Wheeler, Wendy Lambert-Heggs, University of Plymouth, United Kingdom

The Natives Are Restless - Higher Education and the Culture of the Digital Natives

Susanne Kjekshus Koch, Inger Carin Grøndal, Gunnar-Johan Schei, University of Oslo, Norway

SESSION D4 - Workshop

Radical System Developments

The Open University of Portugal went through a radical system change two years ago, not only moving all of its programs online, but also radically changing the teaching philosophy/pedagogy. The session looks at the consequences of the changes, in terms of teaching and learning, and the lessons learned. Additionally, there will be a debate on the future development of the Portugese Distance Learning system.

Welcome and introductions

Tony Bates, President and CEO, Tony Bates Associates Ltd

The context for change at Universidade Aberta - Presentation of the Innovation Strategic Programme

Antonio Teixeira, Pro-Rector, Universidade Aberta, Portugal

Empowering Distance Teachers - Training Teachers to Teach Online

Lina Morgado, Antonio Quintas-Mendes, I. Oliveira, Fatima Goulão, Universidade Aberta, Portugal

Starting an Online Undergraduate Program: The Student’s Perceptions

Alda Pereira, Lucia Amante, Universidade Aberta, Portugal

A Study on Moodle's Performance

Jose Coelho, Vitor Rocio, Universidade Aberta, Portugal

The Future Portugese ODL System - Short Introduction to the Debate on Future ODL Legislation in Portugal

Antonio Teixeira, Pro-Rector, Universidade Aberta, Portugal

SESSION D5 - Workshop

Building a Culture of Innovation in Learning

Presented by:

Walter Kugemann (Chair), Institute for Innovation in Learning, Germany
Claudio Dondi, MENON, Coordinator of Learnovation Stakeholders Roundtable, Italy
Ebba Ossiannilsson, EUCEN, Belgium
Stefania Aceto, Scienter, Italy
Roberto Carneiro, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal
Kirsti Ala-Mutka, IPTS, Spain

How can learning and technology concretely combine to produce an innovative Europe?
How eLearning enables Lifelong Learning?
How eLearning relates to innovation?

Lifelong Learning and ICT are two key enhancers of innovation, competitiveness, growth, social inclusion and cohesion, and eLearning has the possibility to become a powerful tool to orientate and integrate the potential of both towards innovation processes. From the HELIOS report, it appears that, while there is a huge potential for ICT to un-bind and multiply the opportunities of learning informally, most of the technology –enhanced learning research and policy concentrated on reproducing core characteristics of formal teaching environments in a technology supported way. The workshop will present the first results of the LEARNOVATION research activities, and will be thus aimed

• to present consolidated and emerging innovation paths in the different eLearning territories, with a focus on initial education and training, and
• to discuss emerging practices and how they are related to policy development and research agenda.

SESSION D6 - Posters (4)

Science to Go: Delivering Science Laboratories at a Distance

Dietmar Kennepohl, Athabasca University, Canada

Teaching Chemistry Online: Setting Bridges towards Success

Carla Padrel de Oliveira, Fernando Caetano, Filomena Amador, Universidade Aberta, Portugal

Virtual Mobility or Distance Learning? A Unique Case Study from the Faculty of Economics

Giuliana Meravigia, Marina Ribaudo, Marina Rui, Università degli studi di Genova, Italy

Spinning Success or Caught in the Web 2.0?

Lorraine Walsh, Margaret Adamson, University of Dundee, United Kingdom

Using ICT and Web 2.0 Tools to Support Faculty Introducing Active Learning in Undergraduate Engineering Education

I. S. Carvalho, Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Liaboa, J. Vinagre, O. Dias, B. Williams, Escola Superior de Tecnologia do Barreiro, Portugal

Towards the Convergence of Technologies Using Open Standards in Social Networking Software

Joaquim Fernando da Silva, Francisco José Restivo, University of Porto, Portugal

Knowledge Building with Social Bookmarks and Tags

Martin Sillaots, Tallinn University, Estonia

Education 2.0 and Social Web

Michele Drechsler, Université de Metz Paul Verlaine, France

ENJOY - Guidelines for Designing Engaging Virtual Environments

Eva de Lera, Magí Almirall, Irene Manresa Malol, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Spain 

uGoToWork: Creating a Disability On-Line Community

Chrisann Schiro-Geist, The University of Memphis, USA

13.00 - 14.30 Lunch

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