eLearning Forum Asia

Detailed Programme

TIME	USER GROUP MEETINGS		VENUE

8.30 am to 11.20 am		Singapore Blackboard User Group Meeting(Programme) Blackboard Product Updates (BbAnalytics™, BbCollaborate™, BbConnect™, BbMobile™ Updates on Blackboard LearnTM, Release 9.1 Introduction to Blackboard Partner : McGraw Hill Events update Q&A Session Contact:Ms Vikki Yip (Blackboard) Free Registration: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1559162497		CR3
11.30 am to 3.30pm, lunch included		Echo360 User Group Meeting(Programme) Echo360 Product updates Q&A Session Contact:Ms Mary Young Free Registration: http://echo360.com/community/asia-user-group/register		CR2
9.30 am to 4 pm, tea breaks and lunch included		Desire2Learn User Group Meeting Presentations Q&A Session Contact:Ms Marika Thomson		CR4


TIME		POST CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS		VENUE
9 am to 12.30 pm		Social Media in Education Registration Fee : $80 Please click here to register Facilitators: Tanya Joosten (plenary speaker) and her two colleagues.		Smart Classroom
9 am to 12.30 pm		Evaluating e-learning: Guiding research and practice Registration Fee : $80 Please click here to register Facilitator: Prof Carmel McNaught		Learning Studio
2 pm to 5 pm		Creating a Teaching Portfolio with Google Sites Registration Fee : $80 Please click here to register Facilitator: Ms Pratima (National Institute of Education)		Smart Classroom
** More detailed information will be provided soon. To register for the above workshops, kindly send an email toMs Ganthi

TIME	PRESENTERS		VENUE

8.00 am onwards		Registration Desk Opens & Light Breakfast		Main Foyer
9.00 am		Opening Address		CR1
9.15 am		Keynote Session 1 - Mr Rick Von Feldt 2020 Learning		CR1
10.00 am		Plenary Session 1 - Tanya Joosten Social Media: Transforming our Digital Future		CR1
10.45 am		TEA-BREAK / EXHIBITION		Main Foyer
11.15 am		Plenary Session 2 - Dr. David Metcalf Learning for the New Mobile Society		CR1
12.00 pm		Panel discussion Chair : Dr. Jerry Yu		CR1
12.30 pm		LUNCH / EXHIBITION		Main Foyer
1.30 – 3.00 pm		BREAKOUT SESSION 1*
		SESSION 1A Role of Social media in Higher Education PANELISTS 1) Tanya Joosten, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA 2) Dr David Metcalf, University of Central Florida, USA 3) Stephen diFilipo, Cecil College, USA 4) Sharon Stoerger, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA		CR1
		SESSION 1B Learning design for Social Networks Learning through Social Networks Prof Ruay-Shiung Chang, National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan Social networking in the classroom: Incorporating Learning Design to ensure safe and efficient learning Ms Leanne Cameron, Macquarie Uni, Australia Learning Design in the Use of Web 2.0 for Collaborative Knowledge Building Ms Lim Wei Ying & Dr Tan Seng Chee, NIE, Singapore Does Facebook group support students’ learning? Dr Quek Choon Lang Gwendoline & Dr Wang Qiyun National Institute of Education, Singapore		CR2
		SESSION 1C Classroom Technologies Effective Learning in Classrooms of Tomorrow at NTU Assoc Prof Gan Chee Lip, NTU, Singapore Universal Design for the K-12 Classroom: Technology-based Strategies for Students with Disabilities Dr Kavita Rao, University of Hawaii, USA Math Matters – Breakthrough ideas for the 21st century Ms Nirmala Sankaran, India Teaching "Strategic Management" with an online computer simulation in an undergraduate business course Dr Andrew Chan, City U HK, HKSAR		CR3
		SESSION 1D Empowering educators for online learning and assessment Integrating ePortfolios into teaching and learning : preparing educators for the paradigm shift Ms Valerie Pickard, City U HK, HKSAR From ePortfolio to eResume Prof Kun-Huang Huarng, Feng Chia University, Taiwan Is online assessment safe? Ms Lit May & Mr Steve Siu, SMU, Singapore Designing for Online Doctoral Learning Ms Sheena Banks, University of Sheffield, UK		CR4
3.00 pm		TEA-BREAK / EXHIBITION		Main Foyer
3.30 – 5.00 pm		BREAKOUT SESSION 2*
		SESSION 2A Mobile Learning Mobile Learning at CityU – a New Challenge Professor Lilian Vrijmoed, City U, HK Enabling University Students to Learn Anywhere with Mobile Learning Tools Dr Thomas Menkhoff & Mr Magnus Bengtsson, SMU, Singapore Learning with Mobile Devices and Apps @ Ngee Ann Polytechnic Mr Lim Ee-Lon & Mr Rickson Chua, NP, Singapore Social Learning via crowd-sourced educational events Mr Preetam Rai, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore		CR1
		SESSION 2B Social learning approaches “Why elearning can actually be effective for learning – an understanding from psycho-cognitive science.” Dr Alfred Tan, HK Baptist U, Hong Kong Understanding the Sustaining Attributes of Social Network: Input to New Learning Paradigm Dr Angelo Maduli, Taylor’s University, Malaysia Promoting student participation and thinking through a social technology tool Dr Hew Khe Foon & Dr Cheung Wing Sum, NIE, Singapore Are you ready for Mobile eLearning? Mr Yeo Kim Meng, Compuware, Singapore		CR2
		SESSION 2C Infrastructures for next generation learning Implementing a large scale lecture recording system Janette Burke, Monash University, Australia iPads, tablets and slates: an educational turning point? Dr Jennifer Evans & Mr Ian Brown HK Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Use of a user behavior module to make an Learning Management System more student-centric Mr Jeffery Tay, NUS, Singapore E- School project in a hospital based Higher Diploma Nursing Programme in Hong Kong Dr Irene Wong, The HK Sanatorium & Hospital, Hong Kong		CR3
		SESSION 2D Web 2.0 learning environments Identifying opportunities and realities in using an institutional social networking system as a learning environment Mr Lee Yik Sheng & Dr Piong Teck Wah, TARC, Malaysia E-Learning 2.0: A Case of Different Strokes for Different Folks? Dr David Wong, Curtin U, Australia Cyber Tutor Assoc Prof Alexei Sourin, NTU, Singapore Multi-user and Virtual Learning Environments : Case Studies from NUS Mr. John Yap, NUS, Singapore		CR4
5.00 pm		End of Day 1 / Assembly for event		Main Foyer
5.15 – 10.00 pm		eLearning Forum Asia Community Event / Dinner #

*Note: Duration for each presentation in the Breakout Sessions will be 20 minutes. There will be a 10 mins Q&A that all speakers should be around to answer any questions, ie. Speakers are expected to stay throughout their allocated breakout session. # Delegates should indicate they are attending the social event during online registration, or subsequently through emails. Please note that we are unable to accept last-minute registrations during the conference days as the tickets are pre-booked. Kindly confirm your attendance/participation at the registration table.

TIME	PRESENTERS		VENUE

8.00 am onwards		Registration Desk Opens & Light Breakfast		Main Foyer
9.00 am		Keynote Session 2 – Prof Carmel McNaught Building institutional capacity for the use of social media		CR1
9.45 am		Plenary Session 3 – Assoc Prof Philip Wong Singapore’s ICT Master Plans and its implications on Higher Education		CR1
10.30 am		TEA-BREAK / EXHIBITION		Main Foyer
11.00 am – 12.30 pm		BREAKOUT SESSION 3*
		SESSION 3A ICT implementation in MOE Schools Digital Learning Trail: Harnessing ICT to Facilitate Inquiry-Based Learning Mr Tan Yew Hock, Crescent Girls School, Singapore Future Schools @ HCI : Blended Learning Mr Wen Chee Chung Mr Chia Kok Pin & Dr Chew Tyng Yong Mrs Ng-Ang Siew Hoon & Miss Boey Soek Bing Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore		CR1
		SESSION 3B eLearning Perspectives Development and Application of Digital Teaching Resources in Action-oriented Teaching Units Prof Li Xuefeng, Institute of Chengdu Aeronautical and Vocational Technical College, China Toward Self-Organization Learning from a local K12 subject teachers community Dr Zhang Xiuli, Beijing Normal University, China Open Courseware in Shanghai Jiao Tong University Dr Jianbo Yu, Shanghai Jiao Tong U, China Enhance, Enrich, and Engage Students’ Learning Experience with Blackboard Learning System Mr. Lim Chee Leong, Taylor’s U, Malaysia		CR2
		SESSION 3C Language Learning and Academic Writing Exploring the Educational Potential of Social Media in an Academic Writing Course Dr Carmel Heah Lee Hah, NTU, Singapore Individual differences and Technology Use in Mandarin Chinese Classes Dr Jackie Xiu Yan, Dr Honghua Wang, Mr Colin Tsoi City U HK, HKSAR Online language learning for addressing Hong Kong tertiary students’ needs in academic writing Prof Jonathan Webster, Dr Angelo Chan, Dr John S Y Lee City U HK, HKSAR Social Media and Academic Reputation Prof Casey Chan, NUS, Singapore		CR3
		Session 3D Active Learning Designs and Activities Community Computer K-Yan for Interactive Group Learning: a case study from India Prof Kirti Kumar Trivedi, NTU, Singapore Three Blended models : Lessons learned Dr Cheung Wing Sum & Dr Hew Khe Foon, NIE, Singapore Technology-intermediated teaching and learning: eIDM at University Mr Kelvin Jones, NTU, Singapore Campus wide implementation and growth of Clickers @ NTU Mr Paul Gagnon, NTU, Singapore		CR4
12.30 – 1.30 pm		LUNCH / EXHIBITION		Main Foyer
1.30 – 2.15 pm		Plenary Session 4 – Prof James Dalziel How Web 2 can help educators find and share great eTeaching ideas		CR1
2.15 – 2.45 pm		Closing Remarks – Assoc Prof Daniel Tan End of Conference		CR1
2.45 – 3.00 pm		Assemble/depart for Learning Journeys#
3.30 – 5.00pm		Learning Journeys		Main Foyer

*Note: Duration for each presentation in the Breakout Sessions will be 20 minutes. There will be a 10 mins Q&A that all speakers should be around to answer any questions, ie. Speakers are expected to stay throughout their allocated breakout session. # Delegates who had pre-registered for the Learning Journeys are to assemble at the Main Foyer. Confirm your group ID and participation at the registration desk.