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9th ALDinHE Conference: University of Leeds
"Learning Development in a digital age: emerging literacies and learning spaces"
2-4 April 2012 |
Our theme for 2012 is
"Learning Development in a digital age: emerging literacies and learning spaces"
Across the Learning Development community there is significant interest in the implications of an increasingly digital learning environment and its impact on the learning experience. Our 2012 conference is an exciting opportunity to consider how we operate in a digital age:
- how are new and emerging technologies changing learning and teaching?
- how is our perception of academic literacies changing in response to this?
- when, where and how is learning and teaching taking place?
- what is the role of students as partners and facilitators of learning in a digital age?
- what demands does this place on traditional learning spaces?
This conference is about more than just technology. The digital age offers opportunities for learning to take place in a multitude of spaces and modalities. As always the annual conference will represent the full range of interests and work of learning developers; we look forward to receiving proposals for workshops, case studies and snapshots of work in progress that address the conference theme in a variety of ways.
Confirmed Keynote speakers are:
Professor Gráinne Conole: Director, Beyond Distance Research Alliance; University of Leicester
Paul Andrews: Head of Centre for Digitally Enhanced Learning (CDEL); University of Wales, Newport
Paul Andrews is the new head of Newport University's Centre for Digitally Enhanced Learning (CDEL) and is passionate about e-learning and learning technology. With a diverse academic background in Further and Higher Education along with a strong technical understanding Paul has made it his focus to work alongside staff and students in order to enhance their learning development through the appropriate introduction and effective use of digital tools, allowing them to work smarter and seamlessly integrate new resources and tools into the learning environment. He is an advocate of getting things done cost effectively and more often than not, with no cost at all and as such runs a successful website and blog that showcases the world’s best free online learning resources. Paul promises to present us with a practical and user centred keynote that is responsive to the changing needs of Learning Development. A stimulating, thought provoking and skill enhancing session for all levels of technological confidence.
View parallel sessions - draft programme (PDF) - updated Feb 20
Registration is now open using the
Online Booking Form
The deadline for registration is Mon 19th March
Delegate fees are as follows:
| ALDinHE Members * | Non-members | |
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April 2-4 Conference + pre-conference workshop (inc conference dinner) |
£270 | £315 |
| April 3-4 Conference only (inc. conference dinner) | £220 | £260 |
| Daily rate (April 3 OR April 4) | £110 | £130 |
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Institutional members of ALDinHE are entitled to up to 3 places at the reduced rate
Delegates are recommended to use their preferred search engines to identify suitable accommodation in the Leeds area. We have negotiated agreed conference rates at the following hotels.
Queens Hotel
0845 0345777
£69 single room only (
£10 extra for breakfast)
Quote "ALDinHE Conference 2012 @ UOL"
Radisson Blu Hotel
0113 2366000
£85 B&B
Quote "UOL"
Park Plaza Hotel
0113 3804045
£72 B&B
Quote "020412UNIL"
pplres1@pphe.com
Ibis Hotel
0113 2204100
£47 B&B
Quote "180456"
h3652-it@accor.com
Mint Hotel
0113 2411005
£95 B&B
Quote UNIA030412
leeds.reservations@minthotel.com
Avalon Guest House
0113 2432545
£36-40 single B&B £50 double B&B Standard rates
info@woodsleyroad.com
Holiday Inn Express Armouries
0113 380 4400
£50.00 B&B for 2nd and 3rd April. Early booking rate available until 19th March
Quote: ALD in Higher Education
Alternatively you might wish to use the WELCOME TO LEEDS tourist information site for further information about accommodation in the city.
http://www.visitleeds.co.uk/where-to-stay/
Travel and Social Programme
Please use the University’s web site for information about travelling to Leeds and how to find the University.
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/20014/about/157/how_to_find_us
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/20014/about/157/how_to_find_us
Visiting Leeds
Leeds is a lively city with plenty of opportunity for enjoying cultural activities, night life, shopping. You can find out more at the VISIT LEEDS website
In addition to the workshops and seminars identified in the conference programme we have arranged a programme of social events as follows:
Brotherton Library, University Gallery and Marks and Spencer archive
The main conference will be held in Parkinson Court at the University of Leeds. At the end of the pre-conference workshops and before the evening’s programme of social events, delegates are invited to explore the beautiful architecture of the Brotherton Library which hosts the University’s Special Collections, and to be amongst the first to visit the brand new Marks and Spencer archives, which open at the University in March 2012.
The main conference will be held in Parkinson Court at the University of Leeds. At the end of the pre-conference workshops and before the evening’s programme of social events, delegates are invited to explore the beautiful architecture of the Brotherton Library which hosts the University’s Special Collections, and to be amongst the first to visit the brand new Marks and Spencer archives, which open at the University in March 2012.
Evening Social Events
Please identify your preferred evening social events on the booking form
Henry Moore Institute
Join us on a guided tour of this internationally renowned centre for the study of sculpture, based in the heart of Leeds.
Leeds Grand Theatre
Leeds Grand Theatre opened in 1878. Conference delegates will have an opportunity to see behind the scenes and learn some of the secrets about this beautiful Victorian theatre (access to some areas may be limited as the company prepare for the opening of a new show).
Leeds Grand Theatre opened in 1878. Conference delegates will have an opportunity to see behind the scenes and learn some of the secrets about this beautiful Victorian theatre (access to some areas may be limited as the company prepare for the opening of a new show).
Historic Real Ale Pubs in Leeds
The centre of Leeds is full of real ale pubs, many based in beautiful historic buildings. Join us as we visit some of the best hostelries in the city.
The centre of Leeds is full of real ale pubs, many based in beautiful historic buildings. Join us as we visit some of the best hostelries in the city.
Delegates are free to arrange their own evening meals and suggestions of city centre restaurants will be available from the conference registration desk.
Tuesday 3rd April
Conference Dinner
Our conference dinner will be held in the Royal Armouries Museum. The evening will begin with a drinks reception in the Tournament Gallery. After dinner in the Wellington Suite a DJ will entertain delegates till the early hours.
End of conference
Don’t forget the conference is being held just a couple of days before the Easter holidays, so delegates may wish to take the opportunity to continue their stay in Leeds, visiting some of the numerous attractions around the city, or travel further afield and enjoy some of the best fish and chips in the country in Yorkshire’s beautiful seaside towns, or travel north and enjoy a few days walking and exploring the towns and villages of the Yorkshire Dales.
For further information
Please direct enquiries regarding the conference to events@aldinhe.ac.uk
or contact any member of the ALDinHE Conference working group:
Julia Braham j.braham@leeds.ac.uk
Andy Hagyard ahagyard@lincoln.ac.uk
David Bowers d.bowers@ucs.ac.uk
Kerry Bellamy kerry.bellamy@newport.ac.uk
Steve Rooney sgr3@leicester.ac.uk
