5th international Conference MicroLearning & Mobile Ecology July 6 July 8 2011 EVOLVING PROGRAM vs 5 Increasing the Effectiveness of Technology Enhanced Learning: Current Research, Projects and Results PERSONAL INVITATION FOR ACTIVE PARTICIPATION This conference is supported in part by funding from University of Innsbruck, Austria conference@microlearning.org www.microlearning.org
The 2011 Conference Session Effectiveness in learning of Technology Enhanced Learning: Current Research, Projects and Results This conference is a multi-session workshop on current research and findings regarding using technologies effectively for learning. For the purpose of this meeting effectiveness in learning is defined in terms of a number of different levels where effectiveness is measurable according to specified criteria; the levels include among others: Memory retention of content learned -> knowledge build-up Sustained usage of the technology solution -> participation Personal user satisfaction -> positive motivation Attainment of learning goals and objectives -> return on educational investment Invited Presentations and Open Participation Papers and presentations on present research, approaches, projects and results are invited from researchers, scientists and practitioners in the area of technology enhanced learning and effectiveness research and evaluation. Participation is open upon registration and payment. We invite your papers and presentations in terms of o research papers to be presented in full session (ca. 8 pages or more) o project reports to be presented in a world café (ca. 4-6 pages) o short demonstration workshops to be scheduled (description of 2 pages) o posters on new ideas to be exhibited and presented for discussion in a special session (1 page posters) Publication: After undergoing a review all accepted papers will be published digitally and on paper after event in the MicroLearning Conference Proceedings by Innsbruck University Press. The Publication is supported in part by funding from: This conference is supported in part by funding from: Schedule: July 3, 2011 July 15, 2011 July 30, 2011 Draft Papers / Posters for presentation Final line up of papers Final papers, reports & posters (camera ready) Conference Chairs / Konferenzleitung Peter A. Bruck (Research Studios Austria) and Martina A. Roth (Intel) Conference Organisation / Konferenz-Organisation Michaela Schmitzberger / Michael Sedlaczek (Research Studios Austria) conference@microlearning.org See www.microlearning.org for further information Seite 2 von 10
Overview of Evolving Programme Preconference Day: Tirol Tag July 6 Increasing the Effectiveness of Technology Enhanced Learning Mikrolernen und Lern-Effizienz mit Technologien für Unternehmen und den Standort Tirol Session 1: Mikrolernen in Österreich: Aktuelle Projekte Berichte und Resultate 16:00 17:00 Mag. Rainer Schilcher, Operation Director, Research Studio MicroLearning and Information Environments "Best Practice Bedingungen in Unternehmen " Themen: Mikrolernen in Tiroler Betrieben Trainings in Unternehmen vor Ort: MICROTRAINING Grundausbildung in öffentlicher Verwaltung: Bundeskanzleramt Session 2: MikroLernen mit dem KnowledgePulse: Stand der Leistungen, Neue Entwicklung 17:00 18:00 DI (FH) Gregor Cholewa, Senior Researcher and KnowledgePulse Product Manager, Research Studio MicroLearning and Information Environments "Next Generation Development" Contributing Presentations: Aktueller Entwicklungsstand Live Demo und aktuelle Software Clients Entwicklungsperspektive KnowledgePulse Laufende Forschungsprojekte Tiroler Ansatz, Europäische Innovation o Technical Roadmap: Innovationen für Unternehmen See www.microlearning.org for further information Seite 3 von 10
Session 3: elearning for a Knowledge Society: Wissensgesellschaft Tirol 18:00 19:00 Prof. DDr. Peter A. Bruck, Chief Researcher, Research Studios Austria Forschungsgesellschaft "Industrial Hurts and Corporate Needs Branchenbedarf und Lösungsnachfrage für betriebliche Wissensoptimierung" Panel Discussion - Contributors: Dr. Harald Gohm, Managing Director, Standortagentur Tirol Mag. Dieter Duftner, Managing Partner, SYNCURATOR GmbH Mag. Barbara Prashnig, Creative Learning Systems Ltd. Dipl.-Inform. Christoph Holz, holzweg e-commerce solutions Networking1: MikroLernen und MikroTraining Get to Gether Wissensgesellschaft Tirol 19:00 21:30 Sponsored by SYNCURATOR PREOPENING ML 5.0 Conference: Mag. (FH) Christof Bader, Managing Partner, SYNCURATOR GmbH Eine Veranstaltung der RSAFG gemeinsam mit der Tiroler Zukunftsstiftung und der Universität Innsbruck, unterstützt von SYNCURATOR GmbH Ort/Venue: ICT Technologiepark transidee See www.microlearning.org for further information Seite 4 von 10
Day 1 July 7 Increasing the Effectiveness of Technology Enhanced Learning: Current Research, Projects and Results Session 4: Best Practice in e-learning Effectiveness and Project Results 10:30 11:30 Conference Opening: Prof. DDr. Peter A. Bruck, Chief Researcher, Research Studios Austria Forschungsgesellschaft "The Effectiveness of MicroLearning: Objectives, Research Design and Results of Corporate Projects with the KnowledgePulse" Dr. Jon K. Price, Program manager, Research & Evaluation, Intel Corporation, Corporate Affairs Group, USA "Assessment and Evaluation of Learning Outcomes and Processes " Respondent: Andreas C. Fürsattel (tbc), Managing Partner and CEO, Business Education International - BEIGROUP GmbH, Nurnberg Session 5: Effectiveness of e-learning I - MicroLearning Developments and Results 11:30 13:00 Conference Keynotes: Prof. Paul Bacsich, Visiting Professor at Middlesex University, Director, Matic Media Ltd, Senior Consultant, Sero Consulting Ltd., e-learning consultant and benchmarking consultant, UK and Sweden The cost- and time-effectiveness of online learning: providing a perspective on MicroLearning and the differences between academic and corporate views Prof. Dr. Werner Sauter, Scientific Director, Blended Learning Solutions GmbH, Hamburg, Germany Corporate Learning: Increasing effectiveness through blended learning approaches Prof. Mag. Barbara Prashnig, Professor Emeritus, Founding Director, Creative Learning Systems & Prashnig Style Solutions, Auckland, New Zealand Effectiveness and Learning Styles: Why classical e-learning fails the learners and what they would need to be successful in mastering difficult learning contents?" LUNCH See www.microlearning.org for further information Seite 5 von 10
Session 6: Effectiveness of e-learning II - MicroLearning Developments and Results 14:00 15:45 Prof. DDr. Peter A. Bruck, Chief Researcher, Research Studios Austria Forschungsgesellschaft Presentations: Professor Dr. Luvai F. Motiwalla, Chair, Operations & Information Systems (OIS), College of Management, University of Massachusetts, USA Mobile Learning: A framework and evaluation " Dr Giasemi Vavoula, RCUK Academic Fellow in Learning and Visitor Studies, School of Museum Studies, University of Leicester, UK "Meeting the Challenges in Evaluating Mobile Learning" Prof. Dr. Marco Ronchetti, Computer Science Associate Professor, Director of the Master in Technologies for System Integration and e-government of the Università di Trento, Italy Where is Mobile Learning Going? Evaluating directions for success Session 7: Advances in MicroLearning II - Research, Projects and Results 16:00 17:00 Moderation and Presentation: Mag. Rainer Schilcher, Operation Director, Research Studio MicroLearning and Information Environments Presentations: DI (FH) Gregor Cholewa, Senior Researcher and KnowledgePulse Product Manager, Research Studio MicroLearning and Information Environments Next Generation KnowledgePulse: Intelligence in Content Delivery and Task related Learning DI (FH) Florian Förster, Researcher and KnowledgePulse Implementation Manager, Research Studio MicroLearning and Information Environments Advances in R&D for Mobile and Task Related Learning Session 8: Advances in MicroLearning III - Projects and Implementations 17:00 18:00 Mr. Jak Boumans MTh, Managing Director, Electronic Media Reporting, Secretary General of the European Academy of Digital Media. See www.microlearning.org for further information Seite 6 von 10
Contributors: Mr. Andrew Gakiria, National Coordinator, KeLC National Kenya e-learning Centre, Nairobi, Kenya Moving beyond e-learning in East-Africa: Evaluating Corporate Training Programs and the demand for MicroLearning Ahmed ALHujairy, Chief Executive Officer, GULF FUTURE BUSINESS S.P.C., Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain "Professional Trainings for Corporations and Governments: Interests and Reasons for adopting MicroLearning " Session 9 e-learning Developments 1800 18:30 Conference Keynote: Dr. Martina Roth, Director Global Strategy, Research and Policy Corporate Affairs Group, Intel Corporation "Innovation and Education Transformation for a World of Opportunities" Networking 2: MicroLearning with KnowledgePulse Success Buffet Fruits of the Year 19:00 21:30 Sponsored Research Studio MINE and Partners Ort/Venue: TBD Day 2 July 8 Increasing the Effectiveness of Technology Enhanced Learning: Current Research, Projects and Results Session 10 Research and Development in e-learning Revisiting Project Results 9:00 9:40 Mr. Jak Boumans MTh, Managing Director, Electronic Media Reporting, Secretary General of the European Academy of Digital Media. Contributors: Dr. Syed Safi Athar, Learning Architect, Infosys Technologies Limited "Computer Learner Interactivity; The Paradigm Shift for Micro Learning" Meirambek Zhaparov, Suleyman Demirel University, Almaty-Kazakhstan "MicroLearning in C++ PL" See www.microlearning.org for further information Seite 7 von 10
Session 10 Research and Development in e-learning Revisiting Project Results 9:45 11:30 Prof. DDr. Peter A. Bruck, Chief Researcher, Research Studios Austria Forschungsgesellschaft Conference Keynotes: Mr. Christopher Murray, e-portfolio and Mobile Learning Research Manager Leeds Institute of Medical Education (LIME), University of Leeds, UK The iphone Project: Results from the development and implementation of the e- portfolio to support medical student learning (MBChB)" Prof. Dr. Peter Baumgartner, MMag. Erich Herber, Faculty of Education and Media, Department of Interactive Media and Educational Technologies, Donau University, Austria Mobile Learning And Teaching: Evaluation and Empirical learnings from current projects (tbc) Univ. Prof. Mag. Dr. Manfred Tscheligi, Director and co-founder of CURE, Academic Director, Professor for Human Computer Interaction & Usability, ICT&S Center, University of Salzburg, Austria Effectivity in e-learning: Lessons form Interaction Design (tbc) Session 11: Effectiveness of e-learning IV - MicroLearning Developments and Results 11:30 13:00 MicroLearning Round Table: Prof. Paul Bacsich, Visiting Professor at Middlesex University, Director, Matic Media Ltd, Senior Consultant, Sero Consulting Ltd., UK and Sweden Dr. Christopher Murray, e-portfolio and Mobile Learning Research Manager Leeds Institute of Medical Education (LIME), University of Leeds, UK Prof. Dr. Werner Sauter, Scientific Director Blended Learning Solutions GmbH, Hamburg, Germany Professor Dr. Luvai F. Motiwalla, Chair, Operations & Information Systems (OIS), College of Management, University of Massachusetts, USA Dr Giasemi Vavoula, RCUK Academic Fellow in Learning and Visitor Studies, School of Museum Studies, University of Leicester, UK Prof. Dr. Marco Ronchetti, Computer Science Associate Professor, Director of the Master in Technologies for System Integration and e-government of the Università di Trento, Italy Dr. Jon K. Price, Program manager, Research & Evaluation, Intel Corporation, Corporate Affairs Group, USA See www.microlearning.org for further information Seite 8 von 10
Session 12: MicroLearning 5.0 Innovation Outlook 13:00 13:30 Closing Outlook: Dr. Martina Roth, Director Global Strategy, Research and Policy Corporate Affairs Group, Intel Corporation Prof. DDr. Peter A. Bruck, Chief Researcher, Research Studios Austria Forschungsgesellschaft LUNCH End of Conference See www.microlearning.org for further information Seite 9 von 10
Background to the Conference Session and discussions: MicroLearning & Mobile Ecology Learning for the Knowledge Society Welcome to MicroLearning 5.0 the 5th international conference on MicroLearning, Mobile Knowledge and Mobile Learning. About 40-70 participants and speakers from Europe, North America, and Asia are expected. Welcome to an interactive Conference, because MicroLearning 5.0 2011 is a different kind of meeting: it is an Unconference. It is about personal meetings and sustainable Exchange, blending the different perspectives of technologists & academics, visionaries & entrepreneurs, practitioners & corporate professionals. Welcome to the knowledge revolution in mobile applications. There are three times as many mobile devices and Smartphones as there are internet PCs. From 2013 on, mobile usage will overtake the fixed line for internet access & usage. Small devices are well-suited for small content and vice versa. Micro-content based learning applications can be considered an innovative leap forward. Personalization and collaboration can be done with existing technical know how and are genuine enablers for mobile learning. Information and knowledge are changing, here and now and also tomorrow. Knowledge transformation... for mobile usage is the challenge. How can we build up knowledge for easy use, quick comprehension and sustained memory? What is MicroLearning? 1. Free learned knowledge from school MicroLearning assumes that people have to learn much more than what they have time. Life is not like school with fixed times and hours. Why? There is just too little time when one is working or busy and too much content. MicroLearning offers an answer. Break down content into small unites and use time flexibly. 2. Employ MicroContent technology as help MicroLearning uses technology to support the learners, so that they can learn regularly and step by step. Static macrostructures will be resolved, and learning can be done in between. Along with Mobile Learning, Rapid Learning or Workflow-integrated Learning emerge as new forms and also challenges for teachers, trainers and learners in formal and informal contexts. 3. MicroLearning as a didactical concept»integrated MicroLearning«is a special didactical concept developed by the Research Studio Austria FG and its Innsbruck Research Studio to make learning easier, use the frequent changing of activities and employ MicroContent as a foundation for knowledge building and management. This concept has lead us to develop the MicroLearning application called Knowledge Pulse (www.knowledgepulse.com). MicroLearning 5.0 2011 is discussing the consequences and solutions for corporate training, educational institutions and lifelong learning. We look forward to meeting you in Innsbruck! Venue / Veranstaltungsort: Universität Innsbruck/ ICT Technologiepark Technikerstrasse 21, 6020 Innsbruck Organisation: conference@microlearning.org www.researchstudio.at See www.microlearning.org for further information Seite 10 von 10