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Thursday, December 3, 2009  -  14:15 - 15:45

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TitleWhat Have We Learned from Several Decades of Innovation?Business Models to Implement Open Source Solutions in Your OrganisationThe Innovative School AgendaThinking About LearningRecession – An Open Door for Learning Innovation?
DescriptionThe phrase “no significant difference” is often used by researchers to describe the impact of technology on learning. Equally, there has been a great deal of hype around the potential of e-learning – so, what have we really learned from e-learning research and developments so far?What changes do institutions need to take into account when adopting open source solutions? This session features some examples on how to adapt different business models, as well as how to address your own needs in a sustainable way by showing real cases and comparing different open source LMS.How do different national school administrations implement the latest digital tools in the curriculum? A range of innovative projects and initiatives are highlighted in this session, led by experienced and inspirational policymakers across Europe.How does connectivism link to related studies and how does it apply to 21st century learning? Why should a fourth component be added to the equivalency theory? Has digital support got anything to offer as an extension of memory, operation and navigation? Join this session to explore the landscape of 21st century learning theories.When the wind of change hits businesses, corporate L&D teams can either rise to the challenge or stick their heads in the sand. This interactive session helps us learn from organisations who have harnessed the winds of change to get closer to business needs and exceed business expectations.
RoomChurLinckeKöpenick II/IIIDavosCharlottenburg II
Chairperson

Michael Power, Laval University, Canada

Jordi Vila, CV&A Consulting, Spain

Luis Lizama, CECE, Spain

Walter F. Kugemann, MENON Network, Belgium

Philippe Seynaeve, SMALS, Belgium

Content

Marc Niemes, eLearning Industry Association of Victoria, Australia
The Australian E-Learning Experience: Remote, Distant, Harsh and Quick, How This Benefits the World

Laura Overton, Towards Maturity, UK
Learning Technology Success at Work

Gale Parchoma, Lancaster University, UK
E-Learning Theory, Research and Practice: Are We Working Toward Consistency or Diversity?

Ralf Hilgenstock, eLeDia - eLearning im Dialog, Germany

Pieter van der Hijden, Stichting RechtenOnline (Foundation LawOnline) / Sofos Consultancy, The Netherlands
On the Sustainability of Open Source Projects: Lessons Learnt from Cyberdam

Marco Meurink, Ontwikkelcentrum, The Netherlands
Arranging, Combining, Creating: Does it Matter?

Andrew Watt, Independent Consultant, Edinburgh, UK
You Can Take a Horse to Water But You Can’t Make Him Drink! – Lessons for E-Learning

Nikitas Kastis, MENON Network & Lambrakis Research Foundation, Greece & Sevasti-Sofia Anthopoulou, Network for School Innovation, Education Initiative, Greece
School Networking and Innovation: Knowledge Sharing and Competence Building

Martin Zimnol, Institut für Schulische Fortbildung und Schulpsychologische Beratung des Landes Rheinland-Pfalz (IFB), Germany & Gabriele Lonz, Landesmedienzentrum Rheinland-Pfalz (LMZ), Germany
Innovative Digital Learning Tools in Education at Schools in Rhineland-Palatinate (Germany)

Griff Richards, Athabasca University, Canada
Learning to Learn On-Line: Meta-Cognitive Success Strategies for Online Learners

Per Skafte Hansen, NeoConsult A/S, Denmark
A Personal Bildungs-Environment?

Kenny Henderson, Sky, UK
Cloud Learning – Get Up to Speed with Sky

Tobias Schill, Cisco WebEx, Germany
Bringing Generations Together Through Collaboration and Informal Learning

Francesc Fàbregas, GEC, Spain & Gerard Vélez, 'La Caixa', Spain
Banking on Success: Informal Learning in Action at 'La Caixa'

Vincent Belliveau, Cornerstone OnDemand, France
Key Learning Trends Accelerated by the Recession