In the last year, the world has seen an explosion of distance and online learning. Much of it has been in response to the COVID-19 pandemic which saw schools shut for extended periods. 

Those institutions that were not ready were plunged headlong into distance delivery, with little experience or knowledge of how to do it. Firstly, there were the technological challenges. Secondly, there was the pedagogy. Students (and their parents) had to be taught a new way of learning, too. There were also challenges with management, communication and assessment of all the stakeholders involved.

One year on, what have we learnt? Is there still more we can do to improve? A lot of focus has been on the design and development of online teaching, but we would like to highlight the position of the learners, as well. 

This conference will bring together experts, practitioners and other educational stakeholders to share their wisdom, experience and ideas for creating sustainable but effective learning, despite a physical distance. Emphasis will be given to presentations that focus on practical, sustainable, innovative and effective teaching and learning techniques.

This conference is organised by Warnborough College (Ireland), together with IVETA Europe and the SkillNet alliance.

Areas for discussion include:

• Effective teaching and learning techniques
• Pedagogical changes for online learning and development
• Teaching and learning vocational subjects online
• Managing learning and learners
• Impact of online learning/teaching on mental health
• The role of technology
• Diversity and inclusivity
• Access to technology, learning and support
• Improving attention and knowledge retention
• Alternative ways (including non-online) of teaching and learning

Call for Papers/Abstracts

Closed.

Timetable of Speakers and Topics

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