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TEL-Connect

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Welcome to TEL-Connect an online series of guest expert webinars that will run during the academic year 2011/12, and which will cover key and emerging issues, and new projects and initiatives, in the area of Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL).

The TEL-Connect webinars are organised in conjunction with participants on Edinburgh Napier's MSc Blended and Online Education, who will often help scope questions and issues to be explored during each session, but the webinars are open to anyone who would like to participate.

The webinars will take place in Blackboard Collaborate, a real-time virtual environment.

TEL-Connect Webinar 1, Thursday 27th October 7pm-8pm (UK time)

For our first TEL-Connect webinar, we were delighted to be joined by Dr Kevin Brosnan from the University of Stirling. Kevin discussed Open Educational Resources (OER) with a particular focus on sharing academic practice, community and citizenship.

To read Kevin's bio, listen to a pre-recorded interview relating to the topic of his webinar, and view a recording of the the session itself please visit the Group Page below titled Webinar 1 Dr Kevin Brosnan.

 TEL-Connect Webinar 2, Wednesday 23rd November 7pm-8pm (UK time)

In our second TEL-Connect webinar, Dr Panos Vlachopoulos from the University of Aston offered a brief overview of his research into e-moderation and led an inspiring discussion about the opportunities for engaging students in deep self directed learning. 

If you were unable to join us for that session, you can follow the link below to Webinar 2 Dr Panos Vlachopoulos, where you'll find an audio introduction, links to related research papers and a recording of the Elluminate session. 

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TEL-Connect Webinar 3, Thursday 15th December 7pm-8pm (UK time)

In our third TEL-Connect Webinar, Dr David Walker from the University of Dundee joined us to explore Embedding e-Assessment: Challenges and Drivers.  In a wide-ranging and thought provoking session, David provided a rich insight into many key dimensions and issues in good e-Assessment practice. 

You can view a recording of the session by visiting the page Webinar 3 Dr David Walker below.   

Upcoming TEL-Connect webinars

Our next guest expert in the series (date and time tbc) is :

• Ms Emma Whitelock, Training and Development Officer from the charity Lead (Linking Education and Disability) Scotland, discussing Lead's Get Connected community leadership and social networking initiative for disabled learners

Joining a TEL-Connect webinar

To join a  TEL-Connect webinar we ask that you join the room 5-10 mins before the session in case you need any technical assistance, and that you also use a headset if possible.

Contacts and further info

If you have any questions about TEL-Connect or would potentially like to offer a webinar, please contact either Keith Smyth (k.smyth@napier.ac.uk) or Julia Fotheringham (j.fotheringham@napier.ac.uk).  

TEL-Connect is funded by an Edinburgh Napier University Teaching Fellowship Grant.

Brief description: TEL-Connect series of online guest expert webinars in technology-enhanced learning (TEL)

Tags: technology-enhanced learning, emerging issues, good practice, blended learning, online learning, curriculum design, collaboration, social networking, assessment, online moderation, oer, open education, widening access, inclusion, disability

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