Symposium

The Impact of Learning Technologies in the Humanities

Southampton (UK), November 2011 - Join the Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies (LLAS) of Southampton University on 26-27 January, 2012 for a two-day eLearning symposium that combines practical activities and guidance with inspiring ideas to fuel the imagination.




Hear about the latest research and practice in technology-enhanced learning related to LLAS subjects and higher education generally. There are also practical workshops for discussion, guidance, and tips on teaching and learning with technology.

The LLAS Centre's seventh annual eLearning symposium will feature the following keynote speakers:

  • Professor Claire Warwick, Professor of Digital Humanities; Head of the Department of Information Studies at University College London;
  • Dr. Mark Stansfield, Reader in Learning Technologies, University of the West of Scotland:
  • Dr. Margaret Southgate, Senior Lecturer, Department of Languages, The Open University in Wales.

Here are a few examples of the topics that will be included:

  • description of research and key findings from a recent publication on effective methods for blended teaching;
  • language learning in virtual worlds;
  • presentation of an e-tool linking issues of employability to language learning;
  • student experiences with technology in different cultural contexts;
  • social networking in tandem learning;
  • blogs for Spanish medical students.

The event will be held at Avenue Campus, University of Southampton and is supported by the Higher Education Academy.