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Last day to book for Technology-based Solutions for Vocational Learning - 26th March 2010
Date: 26th March 2010 (10:00am to 3:30pm)
Venue: Aylesbury Training Group, Aylesbury
Last chance to book for this event is 3pm today
This event will demonstrate how different technologies can be used in the teaching of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) subjects in the post 16 skills sector. You will find out how colleges and providers are using cost effective technology-based solutions to support learners and increase competency.
Programme
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Activity
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10:00
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Coffee and registration
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10:30
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Welcome
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10:45
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LJ Create to support and engage learners – Andrew Whiteley
In this session, Andrew will demonstrate how the LJ Create simulation software allows students to experiment and learn from virtual equipment and models, reducing materials costs, damage and personal risk. The software provides a visually engaging learning environment in which difficult concepts can be understood more effectively.
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11:40
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Virtual Software Solutions for Vocational Teaching – Shammi Mistry
In this session, Shammi will demonstrate, supported by case studies, how Skills2Learn’s virtual reality simulations and interactive advanced e-learning programmes can help to reduce the cost, and improve the effectiveness of teaching students on practical courses, such as engineering, electrical engineering and plumbing.
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12:30
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Lunch
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13:30
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Use of e-portfolios in engineering – speaker to be confirmed
In this session, the presenter will demonstrate how an e-portfolio system is being used to support learners in a work-based learning engineering environment. The e-portfolio system offers a combination of off-line and on-line access to the portfolio.
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14:30
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Tour of ATG training facility – Maurice Keeley, Aylesbury Training Group
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15:00
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Open Forum discussion
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15:30
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Close
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Getting There
Take the A41 towards Bicester, and a few 100 yards from the main ringroad junction turn Left on to Griffin Lane, follow the road round for two roundabouts and on the second roundabout turn right. ATG is the next right hand turn. For a map to the venue please click here.
Location: Aylesbury Training Group
Cost (£): 50
Organiser: JISC RSC SE
Cost (£): 50
Organiser: JISC RSC SE
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