Networking & Events
There were a variety of networking, special and social events planned to take place alongside the conference.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Live Radio: Welcome to ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN 2011
Are you interested in internet radio? ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN has its own radio channel this year, provided by Pontydysgu. You are invited to take part as a guest on the programmes or to help produce the shows.
In the first of a four part series, we will capture delegates’ expectations of this year’s conference and highlights from the pre-conference events. We will be talking to the organisers about behind-the-scenes activity, as well as asking exhibitors why OEB is important to them and giving speakers the chance to advertise their sessions.
The programmes are being broadcast live in association with ds 106 radio. To tune in, just download the appropriate file from http://bit.ly/uEmhus and open it in the program of your choice (e.g. iTunes, Windows Media Player, etc.)
Time: 18:00
ELIG Networking Reception
The European Learning Industry Group (ELIG) is an open industry group to create thought leadership by integrating cross-industry partners, members, communities & working groups. ELIG´s Networking reception is a platform for inspiring discussions and networking. The reception will include the public launch of the VISIR project supported by the European Union. VISIR will survey over the next years trends as well as select and highlight the leading 100 European practice cases on using information technology for learning in Europe and help to analyze their contribution to transforming education and training systems in Europe. The reception is further supported by the European Union project TEL-MAP that is conducting a complementary analysis of technology and innovation trends for technology enhanced learning. The reception will be the first in a series of public events organized by ELIG, VISIR and TEL-MAP to support European roadmapping and mainstreaming of technology enhanced learning under the EU’s Digital Agenda and in view of the next EU Research framework programme: Horizon 2020.
Time: 18:30 - 20:00
Location: Kaminzimmer
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Arabic Coffee and Dates with National Center for e-Learning & Distance Learning
Join members of the National Center for e-Learning & Distance Learning, Saudi Arabia, for traditionally brewed Arabic coffee and delicious dates at their stand while exploring the Saudi culture and discussing new developments in e-learning and education.
Time: 9:30 - 19:00
Location: Wintergarden, Stand C102
Live Radio: Question Time Debate
Are you interested in internet radio? ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN has its own radio channel this year, provided by Pontydysgu. You are invited to take part as a guest on the programmes or to help produce the shows.
In the second installment of this four part series, OEB will host its very own live radio debate. With a colourful panel of experts responding to your topical, polemic or simply whimsical questions about technology and learning, there will be plenty of chances to fight back. The audience and panellists will be kept under control by our ruthless chairman, Graham Attwell.
Live broadcast starts at 12:15
The programmes are being broadcast live in association with ds 106 radio. To tune in, just download the appropriate file from http://bit.ly/uEmhus and open it in the program of your choice (e.g. iTunes, Windows Media Player, etc.)
Time: 11:40 - 13:00
Location: Köpenick I
Special Interest Group Lunches
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!
Time: 13:00 - 14:30
Location: Bellevue
Live Radio: Have Fun with Internet Radio Workshop
Are you interested in internet radio? ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN has its own radio channel this year, provided by Pontydysgu. You are invited to take part as a guest on the programmes or to help produce the shows.
In this third session of OEB Live Radio, participants are offered the opportunity to dig in for a hands and ears-on radio experience. What is internet radio? How can it be used for teaching and learning? What equipment is needed and how much does it cost? This workshop will answer these questions and more. You will also have the chance to create content, structure programmes, learn presenting, interviewing and studio skills and put them into practice for Friday’s live radio show!
The programmes are being broadcast live in association with ds 106 radio. To tune in, just download the appropriate file from http://bit.ly/uEmhus and open it in the program of your choice (e.g. iTunes, Windows Media Player, etc.)
This workshop will be located in the Conference Lounge, on the first floor of the conference centre.
Time: 15:00 - 16:30
Location: Conference Lounge
A Beer and a Bite with the Best of British
The UK has a major presence at ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN this year and this is coordinated by the British Institute for Learning and Development (BILD). We invite you all to meet us at the UK pavilion on Thursday, 1st of December at 15:40 for a traditionally British snack of a beer and some chips. Take this opportunity to network and meet the organisations represented at the UK Pavilion this year! Stand C 115 – C 120
Time: 15:40
Location: UK Pavilion, Stand C115 – C120
Pearson Cocktail Reception
Pearson welcomes you to a Cocktail reception at our stand.
Additionally, stop by our stand throughout the conference breaks for teaching workshops with Jeff Borden and the rest of the team. We look forward to seeing you there!
Time: 17:00 - 18:00
Location: Foyer Potsdam, Stand B54
Give itslearning a Test Run
Pop by our stand and you can give our cloud-based learning platform a test run during ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN 2011. Not only that, but we’ll be serving drinks and snacks on Thursday between 17:30 and 18:30, so drop by then to meet itslearning users and experts in a relaxed atmosphere.
Time: 17:30 - 18:30
Location: Foyer Potsdam, Stand B63
Blackboard Drinks Reception
Join the Blackboard team for a drinks reception. Drinks will be served at the Blackboard booth following the last session of the day. We look forward to seeing you there!
Time: 19:00 - 20:00
Location: Foyer Potsdam, Stand B55 & B56
OEB 'Around the World’ Party
We invite you to join us for ‘OEB Around the World’! Share your ONLINE EDUCA experiences in the truly international setting of the InterContinental Hotel. Relax and unwind in the company of your fellow conference delegates and drink and eat as much as you like, as we take your taste buds around the world with our delicious ‘five continent’ style buffet, created for you by the hotel’s finest chefs. The atmosphere and music will ensure that you dance late into the night and that this is a night in Berlin that you will never forget!
Tickets are € 46 per person including beer, wine, soft drinks and coffee, plus a buffet with selected delicacies.
Time: 20:00
Location: Hotel InterContinental, Pavilion
Friday, December 2, 2011
Arabic Coffee and Dates with National Center for e-Learning & Distance Learning
Join members of the National Center for e-Learning & Distance Learning, Saudi Arabia, for traditionally brewed Arabic coffee and delicious dates at their stand while exploring the Saudi culture and discussing new developments in e-learning and education.
Time: 9:30 - 18:00
Location: Wintergarden, Stand C102
Live Radio: OEB Live on Friday
Are you interested in internet radio? ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN has its own radio channel this year, provided by Pontydysgu. You are invited to take part as a guest on the programmes or to help produce the shows.
In the fourth and final Live Radio session, there will be a full hours’ programme of news, views and gossip. The programme will include interviews with speakers, as well as a chance to catch up with key issues from sessions you missed. You will have an opportunity to hear feedback from delegates and if you wish, a chance for you to contribute your opinion. For the first time at ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN, this live radio programme will be produced by OEB participants, cast from Thursday’s Radio Workshop.
The programmes are being broadcast live in association with ds 106 radio. To tune in, just download the appropriate file from http://bit.ly/uEmhus and open it in the program of your choice (e.g. iTunes, Windows Media Player, etc.)
Time: 11:00
Special Interest Group Lunches
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!
Time: 13:00 - 14:30
Location: Bellevue
The OPAL Awards 2011
The Open Educational Quality Initiative including UNESCO, ICDE, EFQUEL and several European Universities supports open educational practices in higher and adult education. The OPAL Awards recognise excellence in OER policy, promotion and use, and quality and innovation in educational organisations. Winning projects from policy bodies, institutions and learning contexts will be presented along with a discussion of their relevance and transferability.
Time: 16:30 - 18:00
Location: Tiergarten
Informal Get-Together in the Marlene Bar (Cash Bar)
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.
Time: 18:00
Location: Marlene Bar
