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Journeys into Virtual Worlds

19 Feb 2008 (Full day event)

City College Norwich, St Andrews House, Norwich, Norfolk

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Brief Details:An opportunity to explore territory covered by pioneers in educational uses of virtual immersive learning environments such as Second Life.
Information:Virtual worlds such as Second Life have attracted attention from educators on a global scale.

This event includes presentations and workshops from pioneering individuals across the UK who have made innovative uses of virtual worlds for education.
Target Audience: Learning Providers interested in educational uses of online immersive learning environments.
Cost:£ 50 (£ 75 for non-supported Organisations)
Event Type: Regional Event
Event Duration: Full day event
Closing Date:BOOKINGS CLOSED
Associated Files:
  • Programme Word Version
  • Virtual Worlds - The Bigger Picture by Dan Seamans
    • Relevant Links:
  • Peter Twining, Keynote Presentation
  • The Schome Website
  • Art Fosset Blog
  • Lawrie Phipps Blog
  • Dan Seamans Blog
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    Programme for event: Journeys into Virtual Worlds

    19 February 2008

    10:00

    Arrival and refreshments

    10:30

    Introduction to the day

    10:40

    Welcome - Dick Palmer, Principal, City College Norwich

    11:00

    Keynote - Dr Peter Twining
    Head of the Department of Education, The Open University
    "Education Systems for the Future"

    11:45

    Education UK Island - Chris Swaine

    12:30

    Lunch

    13:30

    Parallel Workshops:
    • Lights Camera Action - be your own movie moghul
      Mike Hobbs and Marie Gordon, Anglia Ruskin University
    • Virtual Worlds - The Bigger Picture
      Dan Seamans, The Open University
    • Hands on Session: "We Can Teach You How to Fly"
      Harry Greiner, City College Norwich
    • Remotely Led Session
      Andy Powell, Eduserv Foundation

    14:45

    Closing Keynote - Lawrie Phipps
    JISC Programme Manager, Users and Innovation

    15:30

    Close and Refreshments
    Facilitators:
    Shri Footring, Malcolm Bodley (JISC RSC Eastern)
    Jane Edwards (JISC RSC West Midlands), Paul Miller (JISC RSC Northern)