----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 1:14 PM Subject: ONLINE EDUCA News Service - 2nd Edition ONLINE EDUCA News Service - 2nd Edition August 19, 2011 www.online-educa.com Topics 1. Sneak preview of OEB highlights! 2. How war, porn & fast food drive innovation in technology and learning 3. Flying along your DNA: the study of genetics in a virtual universe 4. Oxford Brookes University develops a new learning culture with EQUELLA 5. Pre-conference workshops: register now! 6. Security and Defence Learning 2011 7. Reach your target group - sponsor, advertise or exhibit at OEB! 1. Sneak preview of OEB highlights! Join us at this year's ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN to consider "New Learning Cultures" from the perspective of the 'academic', 'business', 'informal' and 'learning for all' domains. Through an exciting range of sessions, speeches, plenaries and interactive workshops the conference will address key questions in education and business today: Do we need a new culture of learning? Are the old methods redundant? How can the delivery of education keep up with the pace of change? In this edition of the ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN newsletter we provide you with examples of our pre-conference events and programme highlights, including an interview with one of our keynote speakers, Peter Nowak, Technology Commentator, formerly of CBC and the National Post, and author of 'Sex, Bombs & Burgers', Canada. 2. How war, porn & fast food drive innovation in technology and learning What stimulates technological innovation? The Canadian journalist Peter Nowak argues that most of the advances in technology that we enjoy today can be traced back to the industries that cater for our most basic instincts: military, porn, and fast food. The microwave oven, for example, is an adaptation of the radar developed for detecting bombers during World War II. In this podcast interview with Dom Graveson, Peter Nowak shares some of the "I did not know that" moments he provides in his book "Sex, Bombs and Burgers". And he explains how technology is driving the demand for 'entrepreneurial learning', the topic of his keynote speech at ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN 2011. More 3. Flying along your DNA: the study of genetics in a virtual universe Students in Finland used virtual reality to walk inside the double helix of a DNA molecule. Pasi Vilpas, a biology teacher at the The Sotunki Distance Learning Centre in Vantaa, invited his pupils to enter the three-dimensional online virtual world of Second Life and walk and fly inside the crucial molecule. In real life, DNA is threaded so finely that it can only be seen with an electron microscope. By using avatars, the digital players or characters of Second Life, students can explore the human genome by 'flying' into an apparently vast DNA molecule and 'walking' along a human gene. Pasi's latest online virtual biological world will be showcased at ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN 2011. More 4. Oxford Brookes University develops a new learning culture with EQUELLA As e-learning technologies continue to rapidly evolve, institutions worldwide are faced with the challenge of how to manage content efficiently. One proven solution is EQUELLA, a digital repository that houses all your resources in one place and is revolutionising the way organisations search, manage and create content online. Organisations from all sectors are working with EQUELLA to develop tailored digital repository systems which meet the needs of all its users. To find out how Oxford Brookes University and EQUELLA created a blended digital repository, click below or visit the Pearson Stand at ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN 2011. More 5. Pre-conference workshops: register now! Pre-conference workshops will be held on Wednesday 30th November. These workshops are a great opportunity for you to gain practical knowledge and insight from leading international experts. Meet your peers, enhance your knowledge and get advice on best practice in an interactive and activity-based environment. We have a range of both half- and full-day workshops on offer, covering a variety of specialised fields, including the Theory and Practice of Design for Learning, Preparing Together for the Future of Corporate Learning and Leveraging Pocket Media in Personal Learning Networks. More 6. Security and Defence Learning 2011 Join leading figures from industry, government and academia at this year's Security & Defence Learning Forum. High-level, intimate and informal, Security and Defence Learning (SDL) provides a first-class opportunity to take stock of new developments in the fast-growing security learning industry and network with decision-makers and budget holders. The Forum takes place on Wednesday 30th November, and is designed for experts involved in training related to security issues in all sectors of society as well as individuals from firms or organisations with an interest in this topic. SDL provides an excellent platform for discussion and networking, covering current aspects of security and defence learning including new threats and challenges, improving cooperation and shifts in security learning culture. Please note that the number of places is limited so early registration is recommended. More information on the keynote speakers, themes and how to register can be found at www.security-defence-learning.com. 7. Reach your target group - sponsor, advertise or exhibit at OEB! There is still time for you to raise your profile and meet your target groups by sponsoring, advertising or exhibiting at this year's ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN. With over 2,000 decision-makers from more than 100 countries in attendance, ranging from curriculum and corporate training directors to instructional technologists and IT managers, OEB is the perfect place for you to showcase your latest products and services and meet current and future clients. We offer a wide range of packages which can be tailored to your needs. To learn about sponsoring and advertising opportunities or to book an exhibition stand at ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN 2011, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our website. More Contact ====================================================== The ONLINE EDUCA News Service is compiled by E³ Communications. Please send any feedback, comments or suggestions to the OEB newsletter team at [email protected]. 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