eLearning Alliance Annual Conference 2008

All Jock Tamson’s Bairns
Generations Apart – Connecting – Sharing, Learning in NetGen

Suppose in your organisation you had the Wean dabbling in Second Life, Granny a silver surfer, and Jock himself scared of mice - how would you cope with four generations within the workplace?

Does Web 2.0 mark a transformation in approaches to learning? Just what options are available and what are the implications of using them?

And how can we provide fair access to exciting learning opportunities when some of us don’t use a computer?

Are we really at a tipping point in history, or is it a cliff edge?

Come along to the eLearning Alliance Conference and be challenged by Clive Shepherd (http://clive-shepherd.blogspot.com/), Graeme Duncan (http://www.caspianlearning.co.uk/corporate/menu.php?page=bio_gduncan) and Stephen Downes (http://www.downes.ca/) as we explore what changes are impacting on learning today and tomorrow.

Expose yourself to the latest thinking, engage with your peers and re-consider your own position. We’ll be talking about things like:

Oh yea, sez who?? – The democratisation of learning
Tapestry in Taipei? You got it! – Global choice, personalised delivery
It’s not the same on your own – social networking or DIY?

And then there’s the chance to share in others’ experiences of managing delivery across organisations

57 Varieties – Kenny Henderson, BSkyB (http://www.sky.com/portal/site/skycom/home) - Providing appropriate learning for a workforce of around 13,000 – a survivor’s tale
Four Generations – Jenny Emby, SkillSoft (http://www.skillsoft.com/) - Not so much blue tunic and flying red cape, but a valuable, practical toolkit

Thursday, 30 October 2008

Time: 09.15 for 10.00 – 16.30

Programme
09.15      Registration
10.00      Welcome
10.05      Introduction
10.10      The Big Picture - Clive Shepherd
10.40      Round Table Debate
11.10      Tea and Coffee Break
11.30      Four Generations in the Workplace – Jenny Emby, Skillsoft
12.00      Case Study – 57 Varieties – Kenny Henderson, BSkyB
12.30      Round Table Debate
13.00      Lunch
14.00      Generation Games – Graeme Duncan, Caspian Learning
14.30      Round Table Debate
15.00      Tea and Coffee Break
15.20      International Insight - Stephen Downes, Canada
15.50      Panel Q & A Session
16.30      Formal Close

Venue
Scottish Widows
Port Hamilton Office
69 Morrison Street
Edinburgh
EH3 8YF

Tel: 0845 608 0371

Map and Directions
http://www.scottishwidows.co.uk/about_us/location/port_hamilton.html
Nearest train station: Haymarket Train Station (10 minutes walk)

Parking: there are two car parks across the road from the venue

Cost
Members:- £170 + VAT
Non-members:- £220 + VAT

Early bookers get a free copy of CrazyTalk5! http://www.techknowledgey.co.uk/cm/new---crazy-talk-5.html

Please Note: Payment must be received prior to the event. If you cancel, prior to 16 October 2008, you may send a substitute. If you cannot send a substitute, you will be charged a cancellation fee of £75. If you cancel after 16 October 2008, you will be liable for payment in full, even if you are unable to attend.

Registration
Complete the attached form
Email info@elearningalliance.org
Phone 0845 3313539

EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES
Take the opportunity to exhibit at this event. Lunch will be served next to the exhibition area, so you will get noticed.

The cost for this is £250 + VAT

Should you wish to be an exhibitor at the conference, please contact audrey@elearningalliance.org.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We would welcome enquiries from any member, company or organisation interested in sponsoring this event. We are keen to promote our membership, and are open to discussion on both large and smaller sponsorship opportunities. Download the information sheet attached, come and talk to us about your interest or contact audrey@elearningalliance.org.

SPONSORS
University for Lloyds TSB - www.lloydstsb.com
Techknowledgey Limited - http://www.techknowledgey.co.uk/cm/
Video3 Technologies Limited - http://www.video3.co.uk/