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>Date: Fri, 02 Nov 2001 09:22:42 +0000
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>From: Janet Bartle <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Fwd: VLE by three: VLE implementation in diverse institutions

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>From:         Association for Learning Technology <[log in to unmask]>
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>Apologies for cross postings
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>VLE BY THREE: COMPARISON OF VLE IMPLEMENTATION IN
>DIVERSE INSTITUTIONS
>A one-day workshop from ALT
>
>DATE: 22 January 2002
>TIME: 10:00 - 16:00
>VENUE: University of Huddersfield
>COST: Stlg 70 (ALT members), stlg 120 (non-members)
>BOOKING DEADLINE: 21 December 2001
>
>OVERVIEW
>Based on a highly successful panel session at ALT-C 2001, this
>workshop will provide delegates with the opportunity to consider
>various strategies for the implementation and embedding of virtual
>and managed learning environments (VLEs and MLEs).  As more
>and more institutions select and adopt on-line learning systems,
>the need for carefully thought-through implementation strategies is
>becoming increasingly important across the sector.  It is clear from
>our experience that the implementation strategy adopted must be
>aligned to the culture and structure of the organisation, and that
>very diverse institutions may in fact share very common
>approaches to implementation.
>
>TOPICS TO BE COVERED
>The workshop will focus on a comparative analysis of the strategies
>which have been adopted by three institutions which have selected
>the same MLE (Blackboard). Each presenter will describe the
>context of their institution and outline the implementation strategies
>which have been chosen to ensure the effective adoption of a VLE
>within this context. Participants will also have the opportunity to
>discuss how the implementation strategies presented could be
>adopted or translated to their own institutional contexts and to
>explore how the potential for institutional and cultural change is
>dependent on the implementation strategy. Although each of these
>three institutions has adopted the Blackboard learning environment,
>the issues which will be discussed can be applied to any learning
>environment.
>
>EXPECTED OUTCOMES
>By the end of the workshop participants will have:
>* Identified the key success factors from a range of implementation
>strategies for VLEs and MLEs in different institutions
>* Discussed how different approaches to VLE and MLE
>implementation could be successfully adopted within their own
>institution
>* Evaluated potential cultural change issues associated with VLEs
>and MLEs and how these can be affected by the implementation
>strategy adopted
>
>WHO SHOULD ATTEND
>Staff involved with the implementation of virtual and managed
>learning environments in FE and HE institutions, including learning
>technology advisors, information services staff, those responsible
>for student management systems and, because of the institutional
>change issues, senior managers, in particular those with
>responsibility for learning and teaching.
>
>PROGRAMME
>10:00 Registration and coffee
>10:30 Background to the three institutions
>10:50 Implementation strategies
>11:30 Coffee break
>11:50 Discussion groups: implementation within individual
>institutions
>12:30 Initial feedback
>13:00 Buffet lunch
>13:45 Institutional and cultural change issues
>14:20 Discussion groups: rationale,
>institutional and cultural change
>15:00 Coffee break
>15:20 Plenary feedback and discussion
>16:00 Close
>
>ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
>Each presenter has significant experience in the implementation
>and support of Blackboard within their institution.
>
>Dr Arthur Loughran is a Senior Lecturer within the Centre for
>Learning and Teaching at the University of Paisley. His current role
>is as Project Manager for the selection and implementation of new
>learning technologies for the University.
>
>Dr Neil Ringan has been involved in the use of technology to support
>teaching and learning since 1989 and is currently Director of the
>Learning Innovation Centre at the University of Huddersfield.  He is
>responsible for co-ordinating the implementation and management
>of Blackboard and other learning technology systems across the
>University.  http://www.hud.ac.uk/lic
>
>Dr Barbara Watson has been a learning technologist for 8 years
>and is currently the Learning Technology Team Leader at the
>University of Durham. She supports the use of C&IT in learning and
>teaching throughout the University.
>http://www.dur.ac.uk/ITS/ltteam/
>
>VENUE
>This workshop will be held at the University of Huddersfield.
>
>TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION
>Campus maps and travel directions can be found at
>http://www.hud.ac.uk/uni/uk.html. The University is approximately
>a 10-minute walk from the train station and taxis are available.
>Please indicate on your booking form whether you require a parking
>space.
>
>Please note it is the responsibility of delegates to arrange their own
>accommodation.
>
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>
>ALT WORKSHOP BOOKING FORM
>VLE by three: comparison of VLE implementation in diverse
>institutions
>
>Date: 22 January 2002
>Time: 10:00-16:00
>Location: University of Huddersfield
>Cost: stlg 70.00 for ALT members; stlg 120.00 for non-members
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Janet Bartle
Academic Co-ordinator, C&IT
Language Institute
University of Hull, Hull, HU6 7RX
Tel: 01482 466175  Fax: 01482 473816  Email: [log in to unmask]
http://www.lang.ltsn.ac.uk