Creativity

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ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN 2013: Call for Proposals now open

22 Februāris 2013

What role does technology play in promoting creativity and innovation? How is the world of learning changing, and how can technology help us change the world? Proposals are now being accepted for this year's Online Educa Berlin 2013, which will focus on these questions. 

Proposals are being accepted from now until June 3 for Online Educa Berlin 2013, to be held December 4-6 in Berlin. This year's event will encompass:

Creativity and Engagement                                              
Work and ‘Life-Wide’ Learning
Global Learning Redefining                                              
Formal Learning
Modern Problems: Smart Solutions                              
Learning Analytics
 
Chief Learning Officers, HR professionals, learning and talent development leaders are encouraged to send in their proposals, with practical strategies and solutions for the Business Educa's conference's themes. Video Educa is also accepting proposals, which should exemplify uses for video within education. 
 
Detailed information can be found at Online Educa's website.
innovation, Creativity, Education
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eLearning Papers: Call for articles on Mobile Learning open until November 19th

29 Oktobris 2012

While learning has always expanded beyond the walls of the classroom, the proliferation of devices and applications, which have greatly expanded when, where and how information can be accessed and stored, brings this issue to the fore. How have such devices had an impact in learning, and what role may they play in the future? This issue hopes to showcase practical examples and generate serious reflection on an emerging topic.

 

 

Today’s youth are growing up in a world very different from the world their teachers or parents knew when they were young. Where and how they learn is changing as mobile learning and social networking become part of their every day life. Ubiquitous access to social media, tools and knowledge resources is taken for granted, while passive teacher-directed work dominates life at school.

 

Open, social and participatory media have significant potential to transform learning and teaching. They offer numerous ways to communicate, collaborate and connect with peers. The range of free educational resources and tools is rapidly increasing. Cloud computing has enabled free or inexpensive access to applications that were once available only to those who were willing to pay premium license fees.

 

The gap between the potential and actual use of technology in education is a paradox. eLearning Papers seeks to facilitate the sharing of innovative and creative uses of technology to support learning among its readers. The upcoming 32nd issue focuses on mobile technology applications and their potential to enhance learning within the broad spectrum of education and training. Papers are welcome on any aspects related to the use of open, social and participatory media, cloud computing or mobile learning. Some suggested focus areas  are listed below.

  • How do mobile devices enhance learning and creativity?
  • Mobile learning and creative classrooms
  • OER for mobile learning
  • Mobile learning management models and strategies
  • Learning design for mobile learning
  • Mobile learning platforms, devices and operating systems
  • Authoring tools and technologies for mobile learning
  • Content design and development for mobile learning
  • Platform specific applications for learning
  • Augmented reality in education
  • Mixed reality and mobile devices supporting learning
  • Mobile devices and schoolwork, in classrooms and beyond
  • Mobile devices supporting performance and learning at work
  • Low-tech mobile learning, e.g. the power of SMS

 

The article submission deadline is November 19th, 2012. The provisional date of publication is December, 2012. For further information and to submit your article, please contact: jimena.marquez@elearningpapers.eu

 

Guest editor: Prof. Dr. Martin Wolpers, Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Informationstechnik FIT

 

Mobile, Cloud Computing, OER, e-content design, Creativity, Learning Design
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eLearning Papers Call for Papers on Changing schools and creative classrooms: 21st century teachers and their new roles

09 Jūlijs 2012

eLearning Papers seeks submissions for the issue 30 Changing schools and creative classrooms: 21st century teachers and their new roles. This issue explores the new role of teachers in 21st century learning contexts, focusing on the challenges they face and the changes in teaching practice caused by the rapid spread of educational technologies and the evolution towards creative classrooms and open educational resources. Deadline: 10 August 2012.

 

We are interested in contributions that address: national policies, methodologies, new tools and resources, the teacher-student relationship or class organization, among others. Guest editors: Hans Laugesen, GL - the National Union of Upper Secondary School Teachers. Jim Devine, JD Policy, Projects Innovation, EDEN Fellow (and former President, IADT, Dublin)

 

Click here to read the complete Call for Papers

Creativity, expertise of teachers, rol of teachers, classroom, innovation, best practice
Katalogs

A Framework for Teachable Collaborative Problem Solving Skills

04 Marts 2013

 

Collaborative problem solving draws upon social and cognitive skills that can be analysed in classroom environments where they are both measurable and teachable. This paper provides a conceptual framework of collaborative problem solving that is informed by findings from fields of research as diverse as cognitive science, education, social psychology and psycholinguistics.
eSkills, new skills, Skills, Creativity
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ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN 2013

18 Februāris 2013
ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN is not just a conference, it is an event.
 
In an environment which promotes international networking for all sectors ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN is the event for learning professionals to discover innovative solutions, absorb new thinking and bring home ideas in order to take action, implementing change in the field of learning and technology.
Size and Scope
Every year, ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN attracts over 2000 learning professionals from more than 100 countries world-wide, making it the most comprehensive annual meeting place on ICT-enhanced learning and training.
 
Rich Networking Opportunities for Participants
Meet other learning professionals from the education, business and government sectors at ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN and forge essential international contacts and partnerships. The event is the most significant networking venue for high-level decision makers, experts, practitioners and newcomers from all over the world – be prepared for plenty of networking opportunities, ensuring you all the right connections!
 
Conference Programme
Join in plenary, presentation and expert sessions, discussions and debates, as well as best practice showcases and practical demonstrations throughout the two-day main conference, brought to you by over 400 speakers from all continents. A unique pre-conference workshop day comprises hands-on, intensive sessions that present you with a one-of-a-kind opportunity to fine-tune and acquire skills.
 
Dedicated sessions with the shared objective to network, improve and explore learning in the workplace take place during Business EDUCA. CLOs, HR professionals and learning and talent development leaders gather to confer on practical strategies and solutions related to the themes of OEB2013 which apply specifically to organisational learning.
 
 
Learning professionals engaged with the use of video in learning related to the themes of OEB2013 come together during VIDEO EDUCA sessions in which the use of one of the most powerful communication mediums available to educators are exemplified.
 
Learning Moves
Learning is changing. Learning is also changing us. The world seems ever more complex, presenting education with new challenges. New technology can seem complicated as well, but it offers unparalleled opportunities, changing learning and enabling us to inspire others to learn. How is the world of learning changing? How does technology help us to change the world? With a particular emphasis on how Learning Moves, ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN 2013 will focus on change and the role of technology in promoting creativity and innovation.
innovation, Creativity, Accessibility, modernization of education, learning analytics, Learning analytics, eLearning2.0.
Emuāri

The MAGICAL game-making community library is here!

08 Februāris 2013
collaborative learning, collaborative learning, Technology enhanced learning, Creativity, user generated content, Game-Based Learning (GBL)
Ziņas

Issue 32 of eLearning Papers on Mobile Learning published!

18 Decembris 2012

The 32nd issue of eLearning Papers focuses on mobile technology applications and their potential to enhance learning within the broad-spectrum of education and training. The articles clearly demonstrate that mobile learning is moving beyond its early infancy.

This latest expansion is accelerated by the increasing penetration of smart phones and the ecosystems that they have enabled. In this environment, the student population has become more diffuse, but also more connected.

 

The issue features a wide range of topics, describing research ranging from eportfolios, serious games and OER for mobile learning scenarios. Furthermore, articles discuss the vendor’s perspective and describe two studies for developing and using mobile devices in advanced learning scenarios.

 

eLearning Papers 32 that has been guest edited by Prof. Dr. Martin Wolpers, Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Informationstechnik FIT and Tapio Koskinen, www.elearningpapers.eu, Director of the Editorial Board, includes the following articles:

 
In Depth articles
 
Keywords: content repository, open educational resources, learning object, ubiquitous learning, mobile learning
Keywords: mobile gaming, contextual learning, social constructivism, 21st century skills
 
From the Field articles
 
Keywords: mobile technology, m-portfolio, e-portfolio, teacher education
Keywords: cloud computing, e-safety policy, implementing mobile learning, innovative schools
Keywords: professional development and training, technical support, mobile learning, company-wide device concepts
Keywords: mobile learning, collaboration, mobile applications, virtual teams, learning network
Mobile, Cloud Computing, OER, e-content design, Creativity, Learning Design
Raksti

Mobilo mācību lietotņu projektēšana un izstrāde starptautiskajās studentu komandās

18 Decembris 2012

Šajā rakstā ir aprakstīta starptautiskā sadarbība, kuras ietvaros studenti no dažādām universitātēm projektēja un izstrādāja mobilās mācīšanās lietotnes, kopīgi strādājot starpnozaru komandās, izmantojot sociālos un mobilos medijus. Mēs aprakstām šīs sadarbības koncepciju, procesu un rezultātus, tai skaitā izaicinājumus, ar kuriem nācās sastapties virtuālajām komandām, projektējot un izstrādājot mobilās mācību lietotnes.

Mobile, design, effective learning environments, Creativity
Raksti

Brīvpieejas mācību resursi mobilajā laikmetā: materiālu krātuvju saderība mobilajiem ierīcēm un nākotnes tendences

18 Decembris 2012

Mācību objekti un brīvpieejas resursi tika pieminēti, attiecīgi, 2004. un 2010. Horizon atskaitēs, prognozējot to īstermiņa ietekmi pateicoties pašreizējai tendencei piedāvāt tīmeklī brīvpieejas bezmaksas resursus. Brīvpieejas mācību resursu krātuvēm jāpielāgo savas funkcijas, lai to saturam varētu piekļūt no mobilajām ierīcēm.

Šajā rakstā ir apkopotas pēdējās tendences mācību objektu radīšanas, publicēšanas, atklāšanas, iegādes, piekļuves, izmantošanas un atkārtotas izmantošanas mobilajās ierīcēs jomā, balstoties uz literatūras apskati par pētījumiem, kas veikti laika posmā no 2007. līdz 2012. gadam. Kas attiecas uz satura nodrošinātājiem, mēs piedāvājam aptaujas rezultātus, kurā piedalījās 23 mācību materiālu krātuvju īpašnieki, par to pašreizējo un plānoto atbalstu mobilajām ierīcēm. Kas attiecas uz satura lietotājiem, mēs norādām funkcijas, kas nodrošina galvenās brīvpieejas mācību resursu krātuves. Beigās ir apskatītas nākotnes tendencēm un mūsu turpmākie pētījumi.

Mobile, Cloud Computing, OER, e-content design, Creativity
Pasākumi

TACCLE IST COURSE 2013: Creating your own e-learning content in school education and adult education

29 Novembris 2012
With this fifth in-service training which will run from 5 until 12 May 2013 in Urbino, Italy (reference number: BE-2013-268-001 Comenius or BE-2013-267-001 Grundtvig) our aim is to help teachers to develop state of the art content for e-learning in general and for learning environments in particular. We try to achieve this by training teachers to create e-learning materials and raising their awareness of e-learning in general. TACCLE will help to establish a culture of innovation in the schools in which they work. The training is geared to the needs of the classroom teachers but teacher trainers, ICT support staff and resource centre staff may find it useful too!
 
This course is not aimed at advanced users of ICT.
Trainers

Jeroen Hendrickx, Head of e-learning CVO Antwerp, Prof Dr. Koen DePryck, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Anton De Kom Universiteit Suriname director CVO Antwerp, Jenny Hughes e-learning expert Pontydysgu Wales, Kylene De Angelis Moodle trainer Italy

Participation fee and how to get a grant to pay it all

1335 Euro (700 Euro for full board en-suite accomodation in single rooms in Hotel**** Mamiani + 635 Euro for tuition and course materials). For both participation fee and travel expenses to Italy you can request a grant from the LLP National Agency in your country, which will cover all costs. You can find the address of your national agency on http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/llp/national_en.html.

Only participants living in one of the 27 EU member states, a country in the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) or Croatia, FYROMacedonia, Switzerland or Turkey can register for the fifth TACCLE course and apply for a grant. Unfortunately Italian participants are not entitled to receive a grant since the course will be organised in Italy.

How to apply?

  1. Pre-register by clicking on the following link: http://tinyurl.com/taccle13
  2. You will receive a pre-registration statement from the course organiser if you have been accepted on the course.
  3. Request a Comenius (school education) or Grundtvig (adult education) grant at your LLP National Agency by validating the application form online. You will receive an electronic delivery receipt.
  4. Send 4 signed copies of your grant application form (3) together with the pre-registration statement (2) and the delivery receipt (3), to your National Agency.
  5. The deadline for submitting the grant application is 16th January 2013.
  6. If you receive a grant from your National Agency, please notify the course organisers immediately:  jens.vermeersch@g-o.be. You will then receive the final letter of acceptance.

More information:

Have a look at the Grundtvig-Comenius Traning Database for more details on the course:

Practical information
Date & Time: Sunday, 5 May 2013, 18h30 — Sunday, 12 May 2013, 09h00

Location: Ancona, Italy

Course number: BE-2013-268-001 (Comenius) or BE-2013-267-001 (Grundtvig)

Registration Deadline: 16 September 2013

Organised in collaboration with Training2000.

Training venue: School: ITIS “E. Mattei “Urbino - http://www.emattei-urbino.it

expertise of teachers, Competence, Creativity, e-content design