http://edayz.org e-Dayz Conference en-us Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:38:26 GMT brightcookie.com [@leogaggl] webmaster@brightcookie.com 1 We are navigating a tumultuous and VERY interesting transition of how we think about learning. We are stepping beyond the boundaries of "course," questioning the continuum of formal and informal learning -- all in a time when technology is fundamentally changing what it means to "be together." From this context, the idea of using the social structure of "community" for learning has come center stage. Community has shown to be valuable in some contexts. But should it be THE structure? Is structuring our educational frameworks around community central, or place along the continuum of individual--community--networked learning. When is community the sweet spot? When is it the trap? Let's talk.Storytellers make any message more memorable by giving it structure and meaning. Elearning designers can do the same by using basic storytelling techniques. Cathy will show that any type of elearning can benefit from the methods that storytellers use to create anticipation and emotional engagement, and she'll help you decide what approaches will work best for your projects. Soon you'll be using storytelling techniques to make even dry technical material more engaging and easier to learn. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:38:26 GMT As the world changes at an increasingly fast rate so the economic, social and cultural needs that can be met by education also develop. In a technological world, the environment in which individuals find themselves has the capacity to change the way that people think, behave and learn in ways that were never previously possible. In this context how do we "prepare our students for jobs that don't exist, using technologies that have not been invented, to solve problems that we haven't even considered yet" (Richard Riley, US Secretary of Education, 1999). Martin will explore the ways in which the emerging evidence from research in neuroscience, the cognitive sciences and education can be coupled with experience and expertise of teachers to gain new insights into the way that the changing world changes learning. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:38:26 GMT We are navigating a tumultuous and VERY interesting transition of how we think about learning. We are stepping beyond the boundaries of "course," questioning the continuum of formal and informal learning -- all in a time when technology is fundamentally changing what it means to "be together." From this context, the idea of using the social structure of "community" for learning has come center stage. Community has shown to be valuable in some contexts. But should it be THE structure? Is structuring our educational frameworks around community central, or place along the continuum of individual--community--networked learning. When is community the sweet spot? When is it the trap? Let's talk. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:38:26 GMT Technology is hot…right? Google Wave, blogs, RSS, Twitter, crowd-sourcing, connectivity. The potential for new ways of learning, new ways of teaching is enormous. Pathways, connections, embedding, personal learning networks… It’s so exciting. And then there’s learning content: safe, reliable, the comfortable old coat of the online learning world, right? Wrong! In this presentation Harriet will: * examine the implications of technology change for learning content * show why content is the Armani of online learning awaiting your accessorizing skills * Explore the impact these changes have on core content such as Australian Flexible Learning Toolboxes…. You’ll never look at content in the same way again! Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:38:26 GMT Summary of Day 1 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:38:26 GMT This presentation discusses the advantages of adding a mixture of tools to the elearning experience to aid in ongoing engagement of both students and facilitators. How can we make better use of the plethora of tools out there to make our elearning experiences richer and more engaging? Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:38:26 GMT Welcome to E-Dayz'09: Stephen Conway, Managing Director, TAFE SA Adelaide South Institute Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:38:26 GMT