Call for Contributors

Image of speaker at conference Potential contributions to the conference programme are now being sought from the FE & Skills (FE, Specialist Colleges, 6th Form Colleges, Work Based, Offender and Adult and Community Learning) and HE Sectors.

Contributors to the conference will be able to enthusiastically demonstrate approaches to using technology which have achieved a measurable impact on learners’ engagement, retention and achievement.

Conference themes

We are looking for examples of the use of technology in the following areas:

Engaging all learners: inclusivity; accessibility; NEET; 14-19; 24/7 access; Entry to employment; preferences for using technology; future gazing; learning and teaching strategy, working collaboratively with learners, recognising and using existing media.
Assessing learning: E-assessment; e-portfolios; e-iLP; initial assessment; reflection, functional skills/key skills assessment, assessing informal learning, peer assessment, self-assessment.
Learning without walls: mobile learning; supporting mobile and personally owned devices/laptops (power, wifi); managing web access/online activity (instant messaging, social networking) without constraining new learning opportunities; online learning environments; use of online learning resources; use of external applications e.g. Google docs; MIS supporting learning and teaching; improving the reliability/ease-of-use of the environment.

See About the Conference for full details outlining the themes of the event, its aims, target audience and structure.

Types of contribution

We are seeking:

Case studies which could include learning, teaching and system changes
Cutting edge approaches which show a real potential to impact on learning and teaching
'How To' workshops

All contributions should focus on one or more of the conference themes.

Workshop Contributions can be:

A Case Study

20 minutes input and 10 minutes discussion time

A 'How To' workshop

Demonstrations where the delegate can learn something new about a technology or technique

Submit your contribution by following this link. You will be asked to summarise your contribution in 250 words or less.

***The deadline for submission of contributions has now passed***

Process for acceptance of contributions:

Colleagues who have expressed an interest in contributing towards the conference will be informed of the outcome within 7 days of the deadline for expression of interest.

Questions?

If you would like to speak to us about your proposal, contact support@rsc-yh.ac.uk or 0113 343 1000.

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