Announcing EdTech 2010

alt The 10th Annual Irish Learning Technology Association Conference EdTech 2010 will be held in Athlone Institute of Technology on May 20th - May 21st 2010.

This is an annual conference event, successfully running for over ten years in Ireland. The conference is attended by a community of professionals from across third level higher education sector and from industry, who are all committed to the development and exchange of knowledge by sharing expertise and promoting best practice in technology-enhanced learning.

This year's event will showcase more innovations and novel experiences from practictioners and researchers - all with the common interest of using ICT to benefit teaching and learning.

We invite papers from researchers and practitioners on a wide range of conference themes. This year's EdTech 2010 conference promises to provide plenty of time and space for networking within a friendly and relaxing environment.

Who should attend?

This conference has in previous years attracted academics and practitioners from all sectors of education and training, including institutes of technology, universities, and industry in Ireland. It will be of interest to all teachers, lecturers and researchers in the field of e-Learning and information and communication technologies. The format of the conference has altered this year to allow plenty of informal learning and networking opportunities along with a dynamic programme combining: practitioner and research papers; demonstrations and hands-on workshop sessions; industry and education synergies through 'Technology in Action' showcases; moderated posters; and quick fire Pecha Kucha events.

What's the hashtag?

If you are a twitter user, feel free to use the hashtag #edtech10 if you are tweeting about the event! See what some people are saying on Twitter about the event here.

Directions to Athlone Institute of Technology

Conference Location

The EdTech 2010 conference will be hosted by the Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT).
AIT is the only higher education institution (HEI) located in the Midlands of Ireland. Established in 1970, it has expanded in size, scope and influence over the period. There are currently 5,700 full-time and part-time students in AIT studying a broad range of courses offered by the institute’s four schools of business, engineering, humanities and science.

The conference will be located in the Hospitality Tourism and Leisure (HTL) Studies Building of Athlone Institute of Technology. AIT has excellent conference facilities, the plenary sessions will be held in the Earl of Rosse Theatre in the main building. All other sessions will take place in the HTL building and the parallel sessions will be split between four adjacent lecture theatres. The exhibition area is located in a large open plan room where delegates will be served tea/coffee breaks thereby providing a high traffic location for exhibitors. Wireless internet access will be made available in this area.

See more photos of the conference venue on: Flickr

Parking

Free parking is available for all conference delegates. Delegates can park anywhere in AIT car parks without causing obstruction. No permits are needed for conference parking. Clamping will not be in operation for the duration of the conference.
Car parking for exhibitors is available directly opposite the Hospitality Tourism and Leisure (HTL) Studies Building, in the blue car park.

Locate the designated parking at AIT: |See image| |Download pdf|

Conference Map

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Conference Dinner

The conference dinner will take place on Thursday evening, at the award winning Olive Grove Restaurant, overlooking the River Shannon, in Custume Pier, Athlone. Their private dining room has fabulous views overlooking the river.

All delegates, speakers and student attendees are strongly encouraged to ensure they sign up for the conference dinner when registering. This evening meal promises to be a very sociable event. The dinner is very reasonably priced at €20 per attendee.

EdTech2010 is Coming - Athlone Institute of Technology - May 20-21 2010

EdTech Conference 2010 venue selected!

Athlone Institute of Technology has been selected as the host venue for the EdTech 2010 Conference.

Nuala Harding and the AIT local organising committee have a wonderful track record of hotsing prestigious conferences to the highest of standards, utilising their excellent facilities along with opportunities for lively networking and social activities along the beautiful river Shannon - traits for which EdTech is famous for!

EdTech 2010 Accomodation

The Sheraton Hotel Athlone is providing a special accommodation rate for EdTech2010 conference delegates. Phone (+353) 90 645 1000 to make your reservation and ask for the Irish Learning Technology Association/EdTech2010 rate.

About the Sheraton: The hotel is located in the heart of Athlone Town in close proximity to the new Athlone Town Centre Development (which features over 60 National and International brand names). There are also several championship golf courses locally.

Transport Details: The Sheraton Athlone is located close to the main N6 Dublin/Galway Route for easy access from around the country. It is also less than a 5 minute walk from the main bus & rail station in Athlone which has frequent services from locations around the country.

http://www.sheratonathlonehotel.com/

A shuttle bus will be provided to bring conference attendees to and from AIT for the conference on May 20 and 21.

Organising Committee

The EdTech Conference Organising Committee is pleased to announce that the EdTech 2010 will be hosted by ILTA in collaboration with Athlone Institute of Technology.

Name (in alphabetical order)	Institution
Catherine Bruen	Trinity College Dublin
Paul Gormley	NUI Galway
Nuala Harding	Athlone Insitute of Technology
Jen Harvey	Dublin Insitute of Technology
Ken Lacey	Dublin Insitute of Technology
Peter McAleer	Athlone Insitute of Technology
Donie McHugh	Athlone Insitute of Technology
Nuala Sweeney	ILTA