ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN 2009

• The Impact of Social Software on Learning Behaviour
  13:00 - 13:45
  (in English)
  Karin Fuhry-Piskay, IBM
• Zwitschern, bloggen, "YouTuben", Poken - Mit Web 2.0 Marketing in die Presse und zum Kunden
  14:00 - 15:00
  (in German)
  Lars Basche, Text100 & Stefan Pfeiffer, IBM
• The New Learning Accelerator with Saba Learning
  15:15 - 16:15
  (in English)
  Karin Fuhry-Piskay, IBM & Kay Misner, Saba
• Internet Security for Schools
  16:30 - 17:15
  (in English)
  Andreas Klett, Time for Kids

The UNeLearn group is an example of interagency collaboration and knowledge sharing. Composed of representatives of various UN agencies, the group was created in December 2008 during the ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN conference as a consequence of the session on “Technology-Supported Learning in the United Nations System”, organised by UNEP in collaboration with the UN Secretariat, UNDP, UNU, FAO and other UN Agencies. Sixteen UN agencies agreed to establish “UNeLearn” - a UN-wide network on technology-supported learning - to share information and expertise, as well as to collaborate on the sustained deployment of e-learning. UNeLearn was born with the ambitious goal of serving as catalyst for enhanced interagency collaboration in this field and has set taking stock of existing e-learning resources as its first goal.

For this purpose, the members of the group have established a collaborative space online. It is hosted by the UNSSC: http://communities.unssc.org/UNeLearn. It allows to foster knowledge sharing and greater synergies among UN system organisations and their staff in the development of e-learning initiatives. In June 2009, the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) invited the group members to another a face-to-face meeting in Turin, Italy. As a first stock-taking exercise, an information base was set up during the On-line Knowledge Fair on e-learning in the UN system.

These successful initiatives were followed by an online meeting which took place in October, organised by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in order to share both knowledge and experience on the choice of the appropriate Learning Management System. At ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN we will continue to our efforts to enhance knowledge sharing among UN agencies in the field of e-learning. Not only will we evaluate the progress made regarding the identified goals, we will also explore further networking opportunities and knowledge sharing for this group, as well as consolidate the group structure and organisation.

Participation is by invitation only.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact us at info@online-educa.com

“Sounds from the Bazaar” broadcaster Graham Attwell will air a forty minute show live from OEB at 16:00 on Wednesday and at 11:00 on Thursday and Friday. Each show will feature a mix of interviews with speakers and live debates on issues emerging from the conference. The programmes will be streamed live and can be tuned into using any MP3 application at http://tinyurl.com/6df6ar. They will also be available later as a podcast at http://www.online-educa.com/audio-video.

TEL europe is launching at ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN 2009.This community of stakeholders inTechnology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is an initiative of the STELLAR European Network of Excellence. TEL europe draws together researchers, teachers, developers, industry with an interest in Technology Enhanced Learning.

More information at www.teleurope.eu, at stand C99 in the OEB exhibition and in session VAR76.

• IBM Demo Case (IBM)
  09:30 - 11:15
  (in English and in German)
  IBM Collaboration Tools
• Zwitschern, bloggen, "YouTuben", Poken - Mit Web 2.0 Marketing in die Presse und zum Kunden
  11:30 - 12:30
  (in German)
  Lars Basche, Text100 & Stefan Pfeiffer, IBM
• The New Learning Accelerator with Saba Learning
  14:00 - 15:00
  (in English)
  Karin Fuhry-Piskay, IBM, Kay Misner (Saba)
• Schulplattform.ch – Eine webbasierte Lösung für individuelles, selbstverantwortliches Lernen
  15:15 - 16:00
  (in German)
  Rose-Ann Mettler, Schule für individuelles Lernen, Birmensdorf in Zürich
• Internetsicherheit für Schulen
  16:15 - 17:00
  (in German)
  Marian Schröder, Time for Kids

“Sounds from the Bazaar” broadcaster Graham Attwell will air a forty minute show live from OEB at 16:00 on Wednesday and at 11:00 on Thursday and Friday. Each show will feature a mix of interviews with speakers and live debates on issues emerging from the conference. The programmes will be streamed live and can be tuned into using any MP3 application at http://tinyurl.com/6df6ar. They will also be available later as a podcast at http://www.online-educa.com/audio-video.

Specific tables will be reserved at lunch time where you can meet and discuss with people whose interests coincide with yours. Please check the message boards in the registration area to see which themes will be discussed at which table and reserve your place!

Please note: Seating is limited, and experience shows that the tables fill up fast!

The UK has a major presence at ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN this year and is coordinated by the British Institute for Learning and Development (BILD).

We invite you all to meet us at the UK pavilion on Thursday, December 3rd at 16:00 for …
A beer and a bite at the UK Pavilion!
Join us for a traditionally British snack of a beer and some chips at the UK Pavilion. Take this opportunity to network and meet the organisations represented at the UK Pavilion this year!

Companies represented include: The British Institute for Learning and Development (The BILD) (C115), Caspian Learning (C116), BPP Learning Media (C117), eCom Scotland (C118), 3P Learning (C119), nLearning/Plagiarismadvice.org (C120)

Also being run by the British Institute for Learning and Development:
A UK Seminar and Discussion!
BILD Personal Learning Environments – The UK’s Vision of the Future

This speed networking session is being organised to make sure you meet plenty of other ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN participants right at the beginning of the conference!

Join this fun and lively session – we guarantee a dramatic expansion of your e-learning network! Bring plenty of business cards!

Round off your informative and inspiring conference day by joining ONLINE EDUCA’s sparkling event at Wasserwerk Berlin. Don’t miss this opportunity to socialise and discuss your favourite sessions and topics at this historic and breathtaking location. Enjoy the unique surroundings and festive German atmosphere together with colleagues, friends and contacts both old and new. Indulge in a glass of mulled wine and traditional German food served buffet style, prepared by some of Berlin’s finest chefs. Sit back and relax, or stretch your tired muscles by dancing the night away to beats from DJ Maxime on the lively dance floor. Be part of one of the conference highlights: sign up for the delicious buffet, music and even some seasonal surprises. See you at Wasserwerk!

Tickets are € 48 per person including beer, wine, soft drinks and coffee, plus a buffet with selected German Christmas delicacies.

There will be a shuttle service from the Hotel InterContinental to Wasserwerk between 19:15 - 20:15 and from Wasserwerk to the Hotel InterContinental between 22:30 - 00:00.

• IBM Demo Case (IBM)
  09:30 - 11:15
  (in English and in German)
  IBM Collaboration Tools
• Schulplattform.ch – Eine webbasierte Lösung für individuelles, selbstverantwortliches Lernen
  11:30 - 12:30
  (in German)
  Rose-Ann Mettler, Schule für individuelles Lernen, Birmensdorf in Zürich
• The New Learning Accelerator with Saba Learning
  14:00 - 15:15
  (in English)
  Karin Fuhry-Piskay, IBM, Kay Misner (Saba)
• Pressestelle 2.0 – Wissensmanagement 2.0 in der Öffentlichen Verwaltungspraxis
  15:30 - 16:15
  (in German)
  Markus Tofote & Marco Schrader, IBM
• Internetsicherheit für Schulen
  16:15 - 17:00
  (in German)
  Marian Schröder, Time for Kids

“Sounds from the Bazaar” broadcaster Graham Attwell will air a forty minute show live from OEB at 16:00 on Wednesday and at 11:00 on Thursday and Friday. Each show will feature a mix of interviews with speakers and live debates on issues emerging from the conference. The programmes will be streamed live and can be tuned into using any MP3 application at http://tinyurl.com/6df6ar. They will also be available later as a podcast at http://www.online-educa.com/audio-video.

Specific tables will be reserved at lunch time where you can meet and discuss with people whose interests coincide with yours. Please check the message boards in the registration area to see which themes will be discussed at which table and reserve your place!

Please note: Seating is limited, and experience shows that the tables fill up fast!

Bloggers discuss, criticise and determine what is hot – and what is not; identifying and influencing the latest developments and trends. Building on last year’s highly interactive session, this year’s edition of the Battle of the Bloggers features a selection of the blogosphere’s most critical and creative writers, such as Ellen D. Wagner, Donald Clark, Clive Shepherd and Jane Hart. Under the inspirational guidance of Bert de Coutere, all bloggers are invited to share their thoughts on the highlights and controversies of the conference. What has been seen, heard and experienced? What are new insights and which ones have been dressed up in a new jacket? Where are we heading, what trends have been spotted, who inspires? Join our panel of sharp observers from the core of the e-learning community and compare notes!

The best of the educational multimedia entries that were submitted for the MEDEA Awards 2009 will once more be showcased at ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN. This year the number of entries doubled and the competition received more than 250 entries from 34 countries. The MEDEA Awards have been designed to encourage the use of digital moving images and sound in education and as a way to reward and recognise excellence in this field.

On Friday, December 4th from 16:30 – 18:00, the MEDEA Award Finalists 2009 will present the media they have produced and will discuss good practice in the use of media in education with the audience. Shortly after this session, at 19:00 , the overall winner of the MEDEA Awards 2009 will be announced at a special MEDEA Awards Ceremony held at the Hotel InterContinental.

Participation at the MEDEA Awards Ceremony on Friday, December 4th is by invitation only.

Everyone is welcome to get together and to meet and mingle in order to wind down after the conference. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the Marlene Bar and take advantage of the informal setting to chat and network.