October
12-13th 2006
Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre,
Westminster, London.
The conference
and exhibition about transformation
in learning and
teaching using handheld, mobile and
ubiquitous technologies.
Handheld computers, mobile phones and gaming devices. Last year we were considering
the possibilities of 1:1 ICT access where every learner, everywhere would have
an inexpensive device and the opportunity to learn anytime at any place. Over
300 delegates attended last year’s inaugural event at Goldsmiths College,
University of London. Thanks to the participation of many of the leading thought
and 'next practice' leaders, who shared their experiences and knowledge, the
event was a catalyst for change and new thinking.
Handheld
Learning 2006, in association with
the UK governments Department for
Education and Skills, The e-Learning
Foundation and the Specialist Schools
and Academies Trust, brought together
our international communities of
policy and decision makers, academics
educators, developers, publishers
and manufacturers; those experienced
in the use of mobile technologies
and those new to it, to share and
expand knowledge of how the use of
mobile and pervasive technologies
will lead to a positive, transformational
change for teaching and learning
where the learner is placed at the
centre and where every learner matters.
Renowned teaching and learning innovator Professor Stephen Heppell delivered the keynote address followed by leading practitioners and thought leaders including Doug Brown, Head of Learning Technologies Unit, DfES, Valerie Thompson, Chief Executive, e-Learning Foundation, Vanessa Pittard, Director, Evidence & Evaluation, Becta, Tony Parkin, Head of ICT Development, SSAT, Tony Richardson, Director, e-Strategy, Becta, Stephen Carrick-Davies, Chief Executive, Childnet and many others who covered themes from Building Schools for the Future to Personalised Learning to fund raising.
This
site now acts as an archive of
the event where you will find podcasts,
pictures and comment. Our next
annual conference, Handheld
Learning 2007, will be held on October
10-12th 2007, we hope to see you there.