Hertfordshire (UK), June 2011 - A free one-day conference on 14 June 2011 at the University of Hertfordshire UK explores challenges facing the sector in assuring quality whilst also enabling innovation through technology-enhanced learning (TEL). The theme of the event is "Unsolved Problems and Unknown Issues".
Technologies impact all aspects of the learning process, including teaching, assessment, and communication. In light of changes in technologies and the changing role of eLearning within higher education, guidance and policies associated with quality assurance and quality enhancement of technology enhanced learning (TEL) need to be considered and reviewed.
The day will include a keynote address from Ingeborg Bø, a member of the Board of Directors of European Foundation for Quality in ELearning (EFQUEL), presentations from project teams who have been evaluating the QAQE toolkit ("A Toolkit for Harnessing Quality Assurance Processes for Technology Enhanced Learning"), and a presentation from members of the University of Hertfordshire who will guide delegates through the development of their law course from face-to-face to distance learning.
The Conference will conclude with a panel debate on future agendas. Actively seeking contributions to the QAQE debate, the day will include networking opportunities and participatory sessions and will explore practitioner needs.
The Conference is being held the day before, and at the same venue as, the International Blended Learning Conference (IBLC). Delegates attending the IBLC who would like to attend the QAQE conference are most welcome.
