A centre of expertise in digital information management Using Networked Technologies To Support Conferences Brian Kelly UK Web Focus UKOLN University of Bath BATH, UK Email [email protected]URL http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/ UKOLN is supported by: Co-authors: Emma Tonkin, UKOLN Paul Shabajee, ILRT Abstract This paper: • Describes experiences in using networked applications to support an event • Provides a framework for exploiting such technologies
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A centre of expertise in digital information managementwww.ukoln.ac.uk 3 Background The current environment: Web-enabled everything (teaching & learning; research; social; …) The Martini environment – learning anytime, anyplace, anywhere Student-driven environment Potential for exploitation to enhance teaching & learning and research The challenges: Disruptive technologies Student-driven usage We’ll have to ban it! Background
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A centre of expertise in digital information management
www.ukoln.ac.uk
Using Networked Technologies To Support ConferencesBrian KellyUK Web FocusUKOLNUniversity of BathBATH, [email protected]://www.ukoln.ac.uk/
UKOLN is supported by:
Co-authors:Emma Tonkin, UKOLNPaul Shabajee, ILRT
AbstractThis paper:
• Describes experiences in using networked applications to support an event
• Provides a framework for exploiting such technologies
A centre of expertise in digital information management
www.ukoln.ac.uk
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Contents • Introduction• UKOLN/UCISA WLF Case Study:
• “Beyond Email: Strategies for Collaborative Working and Learning in the 21st Century”
Colston Symposium, Bristol:• Research symposium• Building on WWW 2003 experiences• Blogs used for note-taking • Public display of IRC chat (mixed feedback!)
Podcasting at IWMW 2005 event:• To be held at Manchester on 6-8 July 2005• Podcasts available prior to event• Podcasts of talks planned
A centre of expertise in digital information management
www.ukoln.ac.uk
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Reflections Some reflections
• Time for learning: Users benefited from using applications prior to event
• Preservation Of Discussions: Wiki better than flip chart, but dangers of
information being lost Blogs can disappear – one did
• URIs: Used for annotation – so if URI changes or ambiguous, annotations can disappear
• Technical/Admin Problems: e.g. PocketPCs, IDs• Alternative Applications:
Users could chose own Jabber client Could have made use of a VLE, …
But:• Lack of equality: delegates with no laptop• Personal preferences: learning styles, …
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Why Are We Doing This?Dangers of technology-driven approachesEnthusiasts don’t necessary consider potential barriers or only think about technical issuesNeed to address:
• Purpose of networked service: why are we doing this?