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Teaching & Learning Conference

 

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Blackboard Teaching & Learning 2010
 

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  • When will the conference take place?
    • Monday 12th, Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th April 2010
    • The main activities of the conference will commence from 3pm on Monday 12th through to late afternoon on Wednesday 14th
    • Developers Day Workshop will take place on Monday 12th
  • Where will the conference take place?
    • All conference proceedings take place at Swansea University, Swansea, Gymru, South Wales, UK  www.swansea.ac.uk
    • Welcome Reception will take place at the beautiful National Waterfront Museum (transport provided from campus to Museum)
  • Who will attend?
    • Educators, course designers, system administrators and eLearning managers from Higher and Further Education institutions across Europe
    • Blackboard executives with representatives from Blackboard’s Support, Technical, Services, Marketing, Sales and Managed Hosting teams
  • Why will they attend?
    • To network with peers from local, national and international institutions – all facing similar day-to-day challenges and long-term goals
    • To learn about new innovations from Blackboard
    • To learn about new innovations and partnerships from Blackboard’s corporate partners in the exhibit hall
    • To hear and to share experiences of today’s education world
    • To learn new skills and techniques in the free 90 minute Blackboard Training Sessions
    • To attend the Developers Day Workshop (optional extra to the conference – see description - coming soon!)
  • Do I have to pay?
    • Yes, there is a conference fee to attend the Blackboard Teaching and Learning Conference 2010. We are delighted to offer a substantially reduced fee in 2010 for all delegates on 2009 registration fees – and especially a newly created reduced fee for our Further Education delegates
    • Developers Day Workshop is an optional extra to the conference.
  • Can I get a discount?
    • No, sorry! As the rates this year have been reduced substantially, there is no opportunity to give discounts for groups or speakers.
  • How do I get to Swansea?
    • You can find lots of travel information links on our Travel & Hotels page, including directions to the Swansea University campus and information on Bus, Train and Air providers.
  • What will the dress code be?
    • Smart and Casual – we like our delegates to feel comfortable!
    • The weather in Swansea in April has in past years proved to be cool but dry – we hope that this will continue in 2010! As with all weather conditions in the UK at most times of the year – we recommend you pack for varied weather conditions and consider bringing an umbrella!
  • Will there be a Conference Dinner or a Party?
    • Due to popular demand from attendees of previous Blackboard user conferences in Europe, we’re delighted to advise that in 2010 we will be holding a formal conference dinner (free seating at round tables of 10) and we’ll be joined by traditional Welsh entertainment after the dinner. Lots of time for networking!
    • If you feel you’d like an opportunity to dress up for the occasion in your sequins or dinner suits – you’d be most welcome!
  • If I have any questions about the conference, which aren’t answered here on the website – who do I contact: