National Student Engagement Conference

Workshop Program

Details correct as at 12 August 2012

Workshop A - e-Engagement: Using technology to engage students as higher education is transformed by eLearning
Monday, 29 October 2012, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Fee: $589 incl. GST

This workshop will focus on understanding new patterns of student engagement as online delivery plays a greater role in university delivery models and students participate in more diverse ways. Participants will be invited to consider the ways in which technology might provide one avenue for building effective student participation and engagement. The goals of the workshop are to build a new conceptual model for student engagement that recognises the powerful academic and social connectivity of technology and to develop a set of practical strategies that institutions and academics might adopt. Participants will benefit from a deep exploration of new possibilities.

Facilitators:

Richard James is Pro Vice-Chancellor (Participation and Engagement) and Director, Centre for the Study of Higher Education, University of Melbourne. He holds a Chair in higher education and is a prominent researcher and commentator on higher education policy in Australia. He is a Fellow of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders.

Gregor Kennedy joined the Centre for the Study of Higher Education in 2011 when he was appointed as the University of Melbourne’s inaugural Director of eLearning. Prior to this appointment Gregor worked in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at the University for over a decade and headed the Biomedical Multimedia Unit. He is a leading expert on trends in eLearning and student engagement with eLearning.

Changes and cancellations
ACER and LH Martin Institute reserve the right to alter the program without notice and are not responsible for any loss or damage or costs incurred as a result of substitution, alteration, postponement or cancellation of any event. Should you be unable to attend, a substitute delegate is welcome at no extra charge. No cancellations can be refunded.