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'T7': The 4th University of Leeds Learning and Teaching Conference
Friday 5th January 2007

T7: “Deliver excellent and inspirational learning and teaching”
(one of the 7 Key themes of the University’s Strategy Map www.leeds.ac.uk/strategy)

Keynote Speakers

Professor Gilly Salmon
Professor of E-Learning and Learning Technologies, University of Leicester
on the broad theme of linking research and teaching - precise title to be confirmed

Professor Brian Chalkley
Director of Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES), University of Plymouth
on the broad theme of education for sustainable development - precise title to be confirmed

T7 Conference Themes

The following themes for parallel sessions and posters have been identified both from the 2006 Conference feedback forms and by the Conference Steering Group. We would welcome contributions for these or for any other topics you think would be of interest to colleagues:

Assessment & feedback	Learning and Teaching Research
CPD for Staff	Open and Distance Learning
Critical thinking	Professional education
E-learning	Progress Files and Tutoring
Employability	Skills
Enterprise	Student Experience
Ethical Practice	Supporting Postgraduates
Evaluation	Supporting Student Learning
The first year experience / induction	Teaching in the disciplines
Information Literacy	Widening participation
Internationalisation of the curriculum

Abstracts

We need short abstracts from potential presenters as soon as possible, and by Thursday 29th June at the latest.

Please submit your abstract (max 100 words) to David Gardner, email: lduconference@leeds.ac.uk. The abstract should include: Names of presenter(s); School(s); email address(es); telephone number(s); nature of contribution (discussion paper or workshop); preferred length of contribution (30, 60 or 75 minutes); title; description of content; and an outline of the ways in which you will make the session interactive. Abstracts of posters also welcome, as are offers to chair a parallel session.

Guidelines for Presenters

With the help of Prof Phil Race, we have put together guidelines to help presenters prepare for and deliver their sessions in the interactive way that has become a feature of our conference. Guidelines for Presenters (opens a new page)

Outline Programme

08.15	Michael Sadler Foyer – registration opens Tea and coffee available in Michael Sadler
09.00 (15 mins)	Michael Sadler, Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre Welcome by Vice-Chancellor, Professor Michael Arthur, and introduction of first keynote speaker by Professor Pauline Kneale
09.15 (45 mins)	Keynote 1:
10.00	Delegates move to various venues for first set of parallel sessions. Registration moves to the Parkinson Court.
10.15	First set of parallel sessions – 60 mins or 2 X 30 mins or 75 mins
11.15/11.30 (20 or 35 mins)	Morning break – drinks and biscuits available in the Parkinson Court and exhibitions open
11.50	Delegates move to various venues for second set of parallel sessions
12.00	Second set of parallel sessions – 60 mins or 2 X 30 mins
13.00 (60 mins)	Buffet lunch available in the Parkinson Court – time for networking and for viewing the exhibition stands, posters, and so on
14.00 (15 mins)	Michael Sadler Building – Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre Welcome back by Pro-Vice Chancellor Learning and Teaching. Introduction to UTFS award holderrs and of second keynote speaker
14.15 (45 mins)	Keynote 2:
15.00	Delegates move to various venues for third set of parallel sessions
15.10	Third set of parallel sessions – 60 mins or 2 X 30 mins (one X 75 mins in PC Cluster)
16.10 or 16.25	Drinks and light refreshments available in the Parkinson Court More time for networking and for viewing the exhibition stands and posters
17.00	Conference closes

If you would like to raise any issues about the conference please email the Conference Steering Group

'T7': The 4th University of Leeds Learning and Teaching ConferenceFriday 5th January 2007

T7: “Deliver excellent and inspirational learning and teaching” (one of the 7 Key themes of the University’s Strategy Map www.leeds.ac.uk/strategy)