The Digital Learning Network (formerly E Learning Group) AGM will be held on the 9th June 2011, 12.45 – 13.00 at the National Archives, Kew. This is just before lunchtime during the Digital Resources – What Teachers Want training day.

If you would like to attend please confirm by email so that we can ensure you are cleared for security.

Have you considered the benefits of contributing to the work of the Digital Learning Network?

The Digital Learning Network is looking for new committee members and helpers. Generally there are between 4 and 10 meetings a year most usually by conference call. Committee members can get involved in helping to organise training, website editing, blogging and advocacy.

The benefits of serving on committee or acting as a helper include:

-        strong networking opportunities

-        excellent CPD opportunity – time can contribute to AMA, for example

-        Up-skill yourself in key areas of digital and / or learning activity

We are currently seeking up to 4 new committee members or helpers – a helper does not need to be formally elected, but just takes on a task or small project, working with committee members.   For more information or an informal chat give me,  Claire Ross, DLNet Chair an email info@digitallearningnetwork.org

If you would like to become a Committee member then please fill in and return the nomination form by the 6^th June.

The next DLNet event held at  the National Archives is coming up quickly.  If you are involved in, or considering development of online resources for use by teachers in the classroom, or thinking about evaluating existing or planned projects.  This event offers you a pragmatic overview of the issues involved

A practical overview of key topics including:

1. Case studies looking at designing resources for specific audiences and contexts
2. How teachers use digital resources
3. Top tips for evaluation and an overview of methodologies
4. Practical demonstrations of whiteboard technology
5. The opportunity to network and share ideas with colleagues

Full details, including programme and booking details

We are still looking for one more case study about developing digital resources for use in the classroom which you think may be of interest to colleagues then please get in touch with Claire at info@digitallearningnetwork.net. We are looking for case studies which are reflective and give delegates the opportunity to learn from your successes and lessons learnt.

You are invited to a Think Drink on Digital technology and the future of the research library, at the British Library, in the Growing Knowledge exhibition space at 5.30pm on Monday 23rd May.

The exhibition explores the value of libraries and research in present and future digital times, the use of social networks and social media, and asks questions about the inter-relations and synergies between research and technology. You will be able to sample each of the tools and applications presented, including some of the latest creations by Microsoft and Hewlett Packard.

Come along and help us question the value of new technologies and explore how research libraries can best meet the needs of their users in the future.

This is an informal evening of talking, testing, playing and giving feedback on the digital resources and Growing Knowledge exhibition. Accompanied by a free glass of wine (or two).

This is a colloaboration between the Digital Learning Network, the British Library and University College London.

Spaces are limited so book a place quickly.

The organisation for our next event is well underway which will be held at the National Archives on the 9^th June.  We will be looking at how teachers use digital resources in the classroom and what they actually want from a museum, library and archive digital resource.   The day will include Q&A with teachers; top tips for evaluation and an overview of methodologies for digital resources. Practical demonstrations of whiteboard technology, and a chance to take part in our Crit room.

Save the date: 9^th June 2011 at The National Archives, London Digital Resources: What Teachers Want!

If you have a case study about developing digital resources for use in the classroom which you think may be of interest to colleagues then please get in touch with Claire at info@digitallearningnetwork.net. We are looking for case studies which are reflective and give delegates the opportunity to learn from your successes and lessons learnt!

More information on the What Teachers Want event; including draft programme and booking information can be found here

Well an interesting day at the British Museum on Friday with contributors and delegates from a wide range of organisations. I found many of the talks useful but really liked the breakout “unconference” session in the afternoon – a good opportunity to talk over interesting issues with colleagues.

If I took one think away from the day it really was that digital technology can’t be used for its own sake. There has to be a clear focussed learning intention for its use.

Digital Learning Adventures in Museums #DLAM11

Friday 4^th February 2011

9.30 – 4.00

Digital Learning Adventures in Museums (#DLAM11) focuses on case studies from museums who are using digital technology in innovative ways to support learning onsite, offsite and online.   There will also be an excellent opportunity to get your hands on using digital technology using the British Museum galleries and the state of the art Samsung Digital Discovery Centre in the Hands on Session’s in the afternoon.    This will be followed by an Unconference, giving everyone the opportunity to discuss, share ideas, and actively contribute to the best of what is happening with Digital learning inside museums and in outreach.

Programme

The conference is taking place in the Stevenson Lecture Theatre, which is in the Clore centre.  You will need to arrive at the Main Museum entrance, go straight through to the Great Court, and the Clore Centre is down the stairs on your left-hand side.

Directions

http://www.britishmuseum.org/visiting/getting_here.aspx

Please go to the front entrance, through the first reception room to the Great Court. Immediately turn left and down the stairs to the Clore Centre. The event is in the Stevenson Lecture Theatre.

Booking information

Members £55, non members £80 (includes lunch, refreshments and delegate pack).  Concessionary places may be available.

Membership of DLNet costs just £12 (individual) or £40 (corporate).

To book your place on the Event and/or join DLNet contact:

info@digitallearningnetwork.net

or telephone    07889 590255

17.30-19.30 TeachMeet Museums

Following on from that on the same day, we are also holding a TeachMeet Museums!

Join DLNet and the British Museum schools team for an evening of teachers and museum educators sharing best practice for learning in museums.

Do you have tips on bringing students to museums or connecting them to cultural organisations through technology? Share your expertise in a quick, relaxed presentation. Network with teachers from all disciplines who want to make the most of museum resources. The focus will be on use of technology to enhance cultural learning, but non-digital examples are welcome. Anyone is welcome to present. Refreshments will be provided.

If you are interesting is presenting, there is an extra perk! The first 12 speakers to sign up will receive two free tickets to Journey through the afterlife – Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead exhibition (worth £24).

To find out more and to sign up please visit: TeachMeetMuseums

TeachMeet Museums is kindly sponsored by Promethean

Not long now until our next event which will be held at the British Museum on Friday 4th February.

If you are interested in Museum Digital Learning then this event offers you a chance to play and explore what digital learning has to offer!

The day will give you:

1. An overview of onsite, outreach and online digital learning technology

2. Case studies on how digital technology is supporting learning onsite, offsite and online.

3. Hands on session where you can get your hands on using digital technology using the British Museum galleries and the state of the art Samsung Digital Discovery Centre.

4. The opportunity to discuss, share ideas, and actively contribute to the best of what is happening with Digital learning in museums and in outreach

This will be followed by an Unconference, giving everyone the opportunity to discuss, share ideas, and actively contribute to the best of what is happening with Digital learning inside museums and in outreach.

Speakers include:
* Claire Ross, UCL and DLNet
* Shelley Mannion, British Museum
* Paul Clifford and Alex Flowers, Museum of London
* Frank Angermann, Metaio
* Martin Bazley, Online experience consultant and DLNet
* Rhiannon Looseley, Museum of London

Booking information

Members £55, non members £80 (includes lunch, refreshments and delegate pack).  Concessionary places may be available.

Membership of DLNet costs just £12 (individual) or £40 (corporate).

To book your place on the Event and/or join DLNet contact
info@digitallearningnetwork.net
or telephone    07889 590255

Following on from that on the same day, we are also holding a TeachMeet Museums!

This is a free informal gathering of those curious about teaching, technology and museums. Anyone can share great ideas they’ve trialled in their classrooms, in museums and in outreach, ask important questions or simply sign up to take part or listen to learning conversations.  Teachmeet Museums will give educators from all sectors the opportunity to meet up with likeminded individuals and share the best of what is happening in their classrooms and in museums. If technology tickles your fancy, museums make you happy or independent learning excites you then come along and share your ideas and experiences with others.

If you are interesting is presenting, there is an extra perk! The first 12 speakers to sign up will receive two free tickets to Journey through the afterlife – Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead exhibition (worth £24).

To find out more and to sign up please visit: TeachMeetMuseums

Friday 4th February 2011
17.30 – 19.30

British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG

Learn something new, be amazed, amused and enthused.  This is an informal gathering of those curious about teaching, technology and museums. Anyone can share great ideas they’ve trialled in their classrooms, in museums and in outreach, ask important questions or simply sign up to take part or listen to learning conversations.  Teachmeet Museums will give educators from all sectors the opportunity to meet up with likeminded individuals and share the best of what is happening in their classrooms and in museums. If technology tickles your fancy, museums make you happy or independent learning excites you then come along and share your ideas and experiences with others.

If you are interesting is presenting, there is an extra perk! The first 12 speakers to sign up will receive two free tickets to Journey through the afterlife – Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead exhibition (worth £24).

To find out more and to sign up please visit: TeachMeetMuseums

We are pleased to announce are next event which will be held at the British Museum on Friday 4th February.

Interested in Museum Digital Learning?  This event offers you a chance to play and explore what digital learning has to offer!

The day will give you:

1. An overview of onsite, outreach and online digital learning technology

2. Case studies on how digital technology is supporting learning onsite, offsite and online.

3. Hands on session where you can get your hands on using digital technology using the British Museum galleries and the state of the art Samsung Digital Discovery Centre.

4. The opportunity to discuss, share ideas, and actively contribute to the best of what is happening with Digital learning in museums and in outreach

This will be followed by an Unconference, giving everyone the opportunity to discuss, share ideas, and actively contribute to the best of what is happening with Digital learning inside museums and in outreach.

Interested in Museum Digital Learning? This event offers you a chance to play and explore what digital learning has to offer!

The day will give you:

1. An overview of onsite, outreach and online digital learning technology

2. Case studies on how digital technology is supporting learning onsite, offsite and online.

3. Hands on session where you can get your hands on using digital technology using the British Museum galleries and the state of the art Samsung Digital Discovery Centre.

4. The opportunity to discuss, share ideas, and actively contribute to the best of what is happening with Digital learning in museums and in outreach

This will be followed by an Unconference, giving everyone the opportunity to discuss, share ideas, and actively contribute to the best of what is happening with Digital learning inside museums and in outreach.

Speakers include:
* Claire Ross, UCL and DLNet
* Shelley Mannion, British Museum
* Paul Clifford and Alex Flowers, Museum of London
* Frank Angermann, Metaio
* Martin Bazley, Online experience consultant and DLNet
* Rhiannon Looseley, Museum of London
More speakers will be announced soon.

find out more including the draft programme and booking information

or you can even find this event on our new facebook page

I am really excited about this event, as it is my first as Chair, I think it captures why I get excited about Digital Learning. There are so many avenues it can go down, and there is always a new adventure to go on, and things to play with, and inspiring learning experiences to be had.  I hope it will be a really good event.

DLNet is now on Facebook.  You can find us at Digital Learning Network: for Museums, Libraries and Archives