Designs on eLearning Online Conference

  • Year: 2006
  • Website: No longer available

The conference was international in scope and focussed on the use of technology in learning and teaching in art, design and communication. The conference:

  • provided a forum for the dissemination of innovative and successful uses of technology in learning and teaching
  • encouraged debate about effective practice in relation to e-learning
  • discussed the models that inform the design and implementation of e-learning activities in art, design and communication
  • explored innovative formats in online conferencing
  • provided networking opportunities..

The conference themes were:

  • reflective practice in eLearning
  • the role of Virtual Learning Environments in Art, Design and Communication
  • elearning models
  • innovative uses of technology.

The conference was conducted using Blackboard and included the following formats:

  • speaker presentations including audio and video
  • asynchronous discussion boards
  • synchronous discussion boards (Chat rooms).

The 2006 Designs on eLearning Conference took place between Monday 27th - Friday 31st March, 2006