IDEA10
Learning futures: technology challenges
10 - 12 March 2010
The Sebel and Citigate Albert Park Melbourne
IDEA10
IDEA10 is a series of events focusing on current and emerging technologies that support learning. The events will address opportunities and challenges for the infrastructure necessary to support digital education.
Location and dates
- The IDEA series of events is taking place at The Sebel Albert Park Melbourne Conference and Events Centre.
- From Wednesday 10 March to Friday 12 March 2010.
Themes
- Learning impact of technology
- Technology supported learning innovation
- Interoperability and technical standards
Purpose
IDEA10 will provide a national, cross-sectoral forum to:
- discuss infrastructure supporting education
- share intelligence on emerging technologies and technology supported learning
- discuss opportunities and challenges for digital education
- foster alliances and communities of practice around technologies used by the Australian education community
- provide a showcase for Australian projects focused on enhancing learning through the use of technology
Events
IDEA10 is a series of events catering to a variety of audiences across two and a half days:
IDEALab Workshop
All day Wednesday, 10 March
Technical workshop focusing on technical standards and innovation supporting interoperability of education systems. IDEALab is aimed at those developing learning technologies for the schools, vocational, or higher education communities.
Technology in Education Open Forum
All day Thursday, 11 March & lunchtime Friday, 12 March
This one and a half day open forum will focus on current and emerging technologies that support learning. It will include discussion of opportunities and challenges for the infrastructure necessary to support digital education. Panel sessions will provide a voice to both technologists supporting learning and teachers using technology to enhance learning. The forum will include discussions of emerging issues that impact learning futures such as Identity Management and Security. Additionally, international speakers have been invited to present their views on interoperability and the benefits of standards. It is aimed at a cross-sectoral mix of policy makers and implementers responsible for education technology and vendors wishing to integrate their services into education infrastructure.
IMS GLC Learning Impact Awards Australian Regional Finals
Showcase and judging(including cocktail party): Early evening of Thursday, 11 March
Awards ceremony: Lunchtime Friday, 12 March
The Technology in Education Open Forum will include a showcase and judging of the Australian Regional Finals of the IMS Global Learning Consortium Learning Impact awards. The Learning Impact Awards and Recognition Program recognizes outstanding applications of technology that address the most significant challenges facing education. The awards are unique for their recognition of the use of technology in context. The top Australian finalists will receive support to attend the international IMS GLC Learning Impact Awards in Long Beach, California from 17-22 May 2010.
If you would like more information about the content or objectives of the IDEA10 events please contact: ideaconference@usq.edu.au.
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