Real World Emerging Technologies

The document discusses the University of Wales Newport's blogging service which is part of their online learning platform. It provides an overview of the facilities available, how blogs are used, and usage statistics. It then describes how the blogging service was established by reviewing needs, choosing the Community Server product, and gradually launching the service to users.

Slides used by Brian Kelly, UKOLN at a meeting on "Web 2.0: How Should IT Services and the Library Respond?" held at the University of Nottingham, on 16 November 2006.

The document discusses various online learning tools that can be used to provide information, gather information, and allow people to work together online, including: 1) Online courses that allow self-directed learning through facilitated modules and may include certificates of completion. 2) Webinars that allow "live" online meetings using video, chat, and screensharing. They can be recorded and made available later. 3) Collaborative websites using content management systems like blogs and wikis to allow groups to jointly publish and update information online.

Keynotes presentation by Phil Richards, Jisc Chief Innovation Officer at Cetis Conference 2014: Building the Digital Institution on the 17th June 2014 at the University of Bolton

These were developed by Grainne Conole, not me, but I ran four of the workshops. They were well received

Wiki workshop presentation. Event organised by UKOLN and King's College London. Held in Birmingham on 03/11/06.

The document summarizes the use of various Web 2.0 technologies for online classroom learning, including wikis, blogs, social networks, podcasting, video sharing, and more. Specific classroom assignments using these tools are described, such as having students collaboratively write a job posting using a wiki or creating individual social networking sites. Both benefits and drawbacks of each tool are outlined from a classroom perspective.

Slides for a 1-day workshop on "Future Technologies and Their Applications" facilitated by Brian Kelly and Tony Hirst at the ILI 2013 conference on Monday 14 October 2013. See http://ukwebfocus.wordpress.com/events/ili-2013-workshop/ See http://ukwebfocus.wordpress.com/events/ili-2013-workshop/

Talk on "Community Led Activities" given at JISC Emerge online event on 7 June 2007. See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/online/emerge-2007-06/

Invited talk to Simon Fraser University on "Open Source Maturity and Suitability" aka how to choose the 'right' open source project for you. Presented May 2005

key strategies for helping newbies understand and use web 2.0 tools effectively by kate raynes-goldie and constance weibrands, at perthbarcamp 2007

Presentation for WOW AzTEA Conference by Peggy George and Ann Lumm. Slideshow created originally by April Chamberlain, Darren Kuropatwa, Shawn Nutting, Sheryl Nussbuam-Beach, and Wesley Fryer--"Lessons Learned from K-12 Online 2006" and modified slightly for our hands-on workshop. April 28, 2007.

Presentation forClinic New Caseworkers Brainstorming Session Law Society of Upper Canada Friday November 27, 2009

The document discusses a research project called AccessACE that is investigating models of blended learning. It focuses on two key questions: 1) What does a clever use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in alternative certification for educators (ACE) currently look like? 2) What could a clever use of ICTs in ACE look like? The project then explores concepts like community, organizational capabilities, and educational possibilities for blended learning options through a discussion of social networking, YouTube videos, and other ICT tools.

This document provides an overview of universal design in higher education. It begins with an introduction to the presenter and their organizations that focus on accessible technology and universal design. It then outlines a student-centered community model for supporting students with disabilities and notes some stakeholders may not be doing their share. The document discusses approaches like promoting self-determination and universal design. It provides a brief history of responses to human differences and the goal of paradigm shift towards inclusion. Finally, it details the scope, definition, principles, guidelines, practices and processes for applying a universal design framework in higher education.

This document discusses online communities of practice (CoPs) and describes the Webheads in Action CoP specifically. The Webheads in Action CoP aims to help teachers develop skills for using information and communication technologies (ICT) in language learning. Members participate in a free six-week online workshop each January where they can learn collaboration tools, create materials like blogs and podcasts, and connect with other teachers around the world. Joining provides opportunities to build knowledge, participate in ICT projects, and apply new skills in a professional context.

Because the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was written in 1990 before the proliferation of the Internet, there are a lot of questions about its application to online businesses. In this webinar, one of the architects of the ADA, Bobby Silverstein, will discuss his perspective on the development of the ADA, as well as on its application to modern technology, the Internet, and accessible workplace technology. This presentation will cover: Overview of the ADA and ADA Amendment Act The most important results of the legislation Settlement agreements between the Department of Justice (DOJ) & employers and other covered entities The DOJ open comment period regarding proposed accessibility requirements for online services, programs, and activities How the ADA can be applied to the Internet The ADA and accessible workplace technology About Bobby Silverstein: Robert "Bobby" Silverstein was the staff director and chief counsel to the Senate Subcommittee on Disability Policy and chief aide to Senator Tom Harkin, the sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Currently, Bobby is a principal in the law firm of Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, PC and a member of the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT) team.

Slides from a talk by Ranjit Sidhu on "Sector Stats" given at the Institutional Web Management Workshop 2006 on 15 June 2006.

El Colegio Público Jorge Juan de Monforte del Cid en Alicante fue seleccionado como centro piloto para implementar las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (TICs) en toda la comunidad valenciana. Recibirán 10 pizarras digitales, 10 cañones, equipos de sonido, 10 portátiles y 30 ordenadores para dotar aulas de diferentes niveles y áreas con el fin de mejorar la enseñanza. Sin embargo, los profesores no están tecnológicamente alfabetizados por lo que se organiz

Slides from a talk by Kate Forbes-Pitt on "Delivering Information: Document vs. Content" given at the Institutional Web Management Workshop 2006 on 16 June 2006. See <http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/talks/forbes-pitt/>.

Slides from a talk by Brian Kelly,UKOLN in the "Web 2.0: Behind The Hype" panel session given at the Institutional Web Management Workshop 2006 on 15 June 2006. See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2006/talks/panel-1/