Events

eFest 2008 - Connected Learning

Date: 08/09/2008 - 10/09/2008

eFest is for people exploring the use of technology in teaching and learning, including teaching staff, course designers and developers, technologists, policymakers, decision-makers and those engaged in learning and training. Although eFest 2008 is hosted by the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics, it is expected to be a significant event for those across the tertiary, corporate and secondary education sector. eFest is increasingly attracting attendees from the universities, wānanga, PTEs, ITO's, corporate training departments and secondary schools.

Subthemes
  1. Connected Learners: Web 2.0 and collaboration tools, Learning management systems or Personal Learning Environments, ePortfolios, tools and approaches/techniques for connecting learners
  2. Connected Educators: Wiki educator and collaborative development, sharing good practice, eLearning guidelines, professional development networks for educators, the future of Intellectual Property rights in education.
  3. Connected Organisations: networking and collaboration between education institutes, optimising organisation performance, technical standards, cross-sector/industry partnerships
  4. Connected Content: Open Educational Resources, sharing content vs collaborative development, learner generated content/work, if content is free what is the role of the educator/institute?

Sponsor/organisation

This year's eFest is co-hosted by the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics New Zealand (ITP New Zealand) and Flexible Learning Leaders in New Zealand (FLLinNZ)

Event details

Region: Auckland

Charges/Fees: Register at the eFest Website

Contact person: Amy Fitzgerald (Flow Events)

Contact position: Organiser

Contact phone: 021 948801

Contact email: amy@flowevents.co.nz

Web link: eFest Website

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