Re: [school-discuss] 'Open Source in Education' conference 2: Bridging the Digital Divide

[David Bucknell <david@members.iteachnet.org>]

Dear James,

Congratulations! It sounds as if you are on a great roll. I hope our members
will contribute to your effort. Meanwhile, will you share any tips you have for
others who want to organize similar conferences?

I like your emphasis on "Bridge the digital divide using low cost technology."

Again, congratulations.

David

 Quoting James Spedding <james.spedding@rdiu.anglia.ac.uk>:

> To start sorry for any duplication with other lists but,
> 
> After the success of the first conference (the post-conference CDROM should
> be appearing on the cover of Linux User and Developer soon), we here at
> mPowerNet are keen to keep the momentum and so are planning the next one for
> the 16th or 17th October 2003 which will explore how Open Source solutions
> can help to:
> 
>     * Bridge the digital divide using low cost technology
>     * Minimise hardware and software upgrades
>     * Encourage social inclusion
>     * Reduce environmental costs and impacts
>     * Share resources: share knowledge: support learning
> 
> The focus of the day will be wider with different strands specifically
> covering pedagogy, technical issues, case studies and managing change.
> 
> We are looking for speakers, exhibitors and delegates for the conference
> which will be held in Birmingham, UK. If you would like to be involved or
> have any input or feedback on the conference topics please let me know as
> soon as possible so I can finalise the date with the venue. If you know
> others who might also be interested drop me a line too.
> 
> James Spedding
> mPowerNet
> Anglia Polytechnic University.
> 
> 
> 


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