Conference Programme
Get Connected: exploring the potential of technology
at Norwood Hall Hotel, Aberdeen 15th November 2007
9.00 Registration and Coffee & Bacon Rolls
9.30 Chair’s Welcome - Rita Marcella, RGU
9.40 Keynote Speaker - Richard Wallis
Library 2.00: from debate to reality
10.20 Showcase Presentations from Gold Sponsors
11.00 NETWORKING BREAK – Tea/Coffee
11.20 Workshop 1 and 2
Workshop 1 - Why Blog? Dr Sarah Pedersen, RGU OR
Workshop 2 - Web 2.00 Realise the Potential Richard Wallis and Karen Reece, Talis
12.30 LUNCH
13.30 Keynote speaker Lawrie Phipps, JISC
Social software, academic communities and individuals
14.10 Workshops 3 and 4
Workshop 3 - Skills for New Technologies, Christine Fitton & Peter Ramsden, Life Long Learning UK OR
Workshop 4 - Group Working - Innovative Use of Technologies, Chris Fletcher BT Lynx
15.20 NETWORKING BREAK - Tea/Coffee
15.40 Plenary Session - Grampian Information Awards, Thanks to Sponsors, Closing Remarks
16.00 AGM
16.30 CLOSE
Conference Fee: £90 members, £110 non members. (If financial constraints prevent your voluntary group representatives attending please contact us - a discount may be available).
