What impact is technology having on learners and institutions?

This was a full day event split into two series of presentations in carrousel style.

In the morning Dr Anne Samson, from the regional Centre for Excellence in Teacher Training talked about the impact that the use of technology is having in her area of work. Ashraf Hassim, a Psychology Lecturer from BSix College talked about how the selective use of several technologies has facilitated his work and students’ learning. Lewisham’s Debbie Haddow, Head of New Technologies and Andy Wicks, ICT Lecturer doubled up to talk about the impact of their project investigating cloud computing.

The afternoon sessions featured Rosemary Benyon, from Choices4All showcasing the assets that her learners have created using modern technologies. Max Morton and Esam Baboukhan from City of Westminster College gave a powerful account of savings instigated but strong management and effective use of technology. The Kingston College’s students Sophie Evans and Mehmet Unal were led by Eireann Brooks in their showcase of the use of iPods in Hair and Beauty.

As a parallel theme, the use of mobile technologies was facilitated by RSC London Associate Advisor Ron Mitchellwho shared a comprehensive list of resources that helped delegates experience the potential of well-integrated Web 2.0 technologies to aid reflection and compile individual’s contributions.