MoLeNET conferences

MoLeNET DISSEMINATION CONFERENCE 2008
Mobile Learning in Practice
18th September 2008, London

The aims of the conference were:

• To disseminate nationally the good practice, lessons learned, research and evaluation findings, tips, tools and advice arising out of the MoLeNET programme in 2007/08
• To demonstrate technologies, systems, learning materials and techniques
• To provide a platform for practitioners to share and an opportunity for networking and building of future partnerships
  and to provide an update on how to apply for MoLeNET funding in 2008/09
  

Conference format

The conference included

• A small number of introductory and keynote speeches
• An overview of the MoLeNET research and evaluation activities including some key findings
• Parallel workshop streams focussing on different curriculum areas, learning contexts and pedagogies
• Presentations and Practical demonstrations
• Expert seminars and a “Question Time” type debate with a panel of leading experts
• An exhibition by suppliers of mobile technologies and services

Conference Presentations

Feedback and Reviews

Conference photos

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The MoLeNET Launch Conference, September 2007

London
Tuesday, 25 September 2007

LSN held a successful launch conference for the MoLeNET project at the Oval cricket ground in London on the 25th September. Delegates were able to get more information from LSN and the LSC on the MoLeNET project, visit exhibitions and look at mobile learning technology and attend workshops on mobile learning. Presentations from the launch conference are available.

• Why is the LSC investing £6 million in the MoLeNET Project
• The Mobile Learning Network
• The MoLeNET Support and Evaluation Programme
• Expression of Interest and Invitation to Tender Processes
• JANET Services
• Introduction to KASTANET
• K2eL - Learning Anywhere
• Details of the workshops

The following companies and organisations exhibited at the conference

• CTAD
• Cy-nap
• Echo Translator
• eXpansys
• FutureLab
• Handheld Learning
• LINE Communication
• LSN
• SiR PLC
• TechDis
• Toshiba

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Our MoLeNET Information day took place on Monday 9 July 2007 at the Lakeside Centre at Aston University - a very attractive venue conveniently close to Birmingham city centre. It was a very successful day, which attracted 210 delegates mostly from colleges and universities.

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The MoLeNET Information Day, July 2007

Our MoLeNET Information day took place on Monday 9 July 2007 at the Lakeside Centre at Aston University - a very attractive venue conveniently close to Birmingham city centre. It was a very successful day, which attracted 210 delegates mostly from colleges and universities.

The presentations made on the day can be found below. These are:

• Stephen Nichols, LSC, who welcomed the delegates to the event, and explained the rationale behind the funding for the programme by the LSC
• Jill Attewell and Danny Atwere, LSN, who further detailed the programme and process
• Jim Davies, OGC Buying Solutions, who detailed the procurement services which could be offered
• Colin Macdonald and Nia Sutton, Becta, who explained the Becta procurement framework

And the following 4 workshops about mobile learning which were held in the afternoon

• Geoff Stead, Tribal CTAD
• Lilian Soon, Xlearn
• Bob Harrison, Education Adviser
• Dave Whyley, Wolverhampton LEA

Photographs from the conference