Shar-E-Fest 2012


Shar-E-Fest 2012: October 1-2
Details posted here soon





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John Clayton posted Shar-E-Fest 2012: Dates Confirmed

Just to let you knoqw that this years Shar-E-Fest will be run on 1st - 2nd October 2012: Further details will follow. John


Sun, Jan 22 at 2:49PM (0 comments)

John Clayton posted Presentations

Created a site for presenters to upload files. Just add a "comment" and attach the file. John

John Clayton: Reeves Workshop: How Can You Improve Your Online Teaching: The Role of Formation Evaluation
John Clayton: Reeves Workshop: What makes you think they are really learning? The Essentials of Online Assessment
Sonya Daly: Thanks John

Wed, Jul 27 at 9:14PM (5 comments)

Richard Elliott posted JOIN ascilite

A flyer promting membership of ascilite is available for download and distribution to your colleagues. I would encourage everyone involved with elearning and technology to join ascilite and become part of a vibrant and forward thinking community throughout Australasia


Wed, Jul 27 at 7:37PM (0 comments)

Julie Carle posted Participants List

I am interested to know if there is a participants list with the organisations and contact emails available. I want to contact Adam McMillian about his Scopia demonstration on Day 1. Be grateful if someone can help.


Tue, Jul 19 at 7:03PM (0 comments)

Sonya Daly posted Professor Tom Reeves slides

Kia ora can someone direct me to Tom's slides. He mentioned they would be available on the site.

John Clayton: Hopefully will have these on this site shortly John

Thu, Jul 14 at 3:11PM (1 comment)

Richard Elliott posted Another great event!!

Hi Everyone many thanks for the contribution made by each of you to Shar-e-fest 2011...... It had to be one of the best yet :-) It was great to catch up and make new connections. Here's to next year... Presentation slides from Tom Reeves will be posted to the site shortly Have a pleasant weekend:-) Richard and John


Thu, Jul 14 at 3:11PM (0 comments)

Steve Lowe left a note for Julie Carle

Good to meet you at shar-E-fest Julie... we never did spend time looking at Moodle's reporting... will you be at Moodlemoot?


Tue, Jul 12 at 8:17PM

Richard Elliott posted Dinner Monday Night 11th July

Hi everyone:-) last year we had a very pleasant night out at Little india in Hamilton http://www.littleindia.co.nz/locations/hamilton-city We intend to take our overseas guest ther this year and if you would like to join us please let me know. MONDAY night 11th July about 7.00pm We will probably go for the $35 banquet (drinks extra) each pay for themselves Hear from you soon and look forward to catching up at what is going to be another great eve... [read more]

Kate Hunt: count me in please? kate
Richard Elliott: Hi Mandy, Angela and Kate be great to have you join the party:-) 10 of us so far CU 2 morrow Richard
Steve Lowe: It was an enjoyable way to pass a very wet evening in Hamilton. Goldie is an excellent host, the food was good, the service charming, and Thom generously brought wine to share. Thank you Richard - excellent choice of venue!

Tue, Jul 12 at 7:52PM (4 comments)

Pauline Bennett left a note for Brandi Fisher

Hey Brandi. Are you going to Sharefest?


Thu, Jul 7 at 6:48PM

Richard Elliott posted Committee members

We are very pleased to announce that Thom Cochrane: Unitec Institute of Technology Mark Northover: AUT University, Lisa Ransom: MIT Have all agreed to be members of the Shar-E-fest 2011 organising committee

Richard Elliott: A warm welcome to Oriel Kelly from MIT, another committee member with a wealth of skills and experience:-)
John Clayton: We would also like to extend a warm welcome to Steve Lowe onto the sharefest commitee. John
Lisa Ransom: Thanks John Looking forward to being part of this Regards Lisa

Sun, Jun 19 at 11:39PM (4 comments)

Richard Elliott posted ACKNOWLEDGING OUR SPONSORS

Many thanks to our sponsors for their support of NZ Shar-E-fest 2011


Tue, Jun 7 at 4:12PM (0 comments)

Richard Elliott posted Bronze Sponsor

We are delighted to announce that Template Ltd is a new bronze sponsor for the NZ Shar-e-fest 2011. Great news and many thanks to Steve Lowe for supporting the Shar-e-fest community in a very positive way. Template Ltd design and build toolkits for eLearning. Moodle-centric, Open Source, non-proprietary, Template brings software engineering and technical communication skills to projects in the eLearning segment of the tertiary education and indus... [read more]


Thu, Jun 2 at 10:30PM (0 comments)

John Clayton posted Accepted Presentations

In line with our policy of rolling acceptance of presentations we are pleased to release the first round of presentations for share-e-fest 2011. These will be updated shortly with the second round submissions. Link: http://etc.elearning.ac.nz/mod/glossary/view.php?id=1274 John and Richard


Tue, May 31 at 4:32PM (0 comments)

Hi everyone This is the third and final call for presentations for the NZ Shar-E-fest 2011, from July 11th -12th Only 6 weeks to go before the great event! So, please make your submission as soon as possible and then I can post the final programme:-) Last day for accepting submissions is MONDAY JUNE 20th Details for making a submission are accessible from the main Website . Click on the MOODLE tab and comprehensive help and instructions will appe... [read more]


Tue, May 31 at 3:16PM (0 comments)

Richard Elliott left a note for Julie Carle

Hi Julie

a warm welcome to the Shar-E-fest community.

Look forward to meeting you in July. Bring some friends:-)

Regards

Richard


Mon, May 16 at 6:55PM

Richard Elliott left a note for Cathy Chang

Hi Cathy

a warm welcome to the Shar-E-fest community:-) Be good to see you at the event in July

Richard


Wed, May 11 at 4:56PM

Hi everyone below are the abstracts for the Keynote presentations from Thom Reeves. Thom will also be running a couple of other sessions over the two days, a formative evaluation tutorial and a tutorial about online assessment. He is keen to meet you all and share in this exciting and informative event. DON"T miss out on these sessions. Register NOW to attend the NZ Shar-E-fest 2011:-) The full programme will appear in due course. KEYNOTE ABSTRAC... [read more]


Wed, May 11 at 4:55PM (0 comments)

John Clayton posted Second Call for Submissions

Hi All, This is the second call for submissions for Shar-E-Fest. The programme is based around 5 x 100 minute practical workshops (a 30 seat computer lab is available) and 30 x 30 minute presentations (can include demonstrations/ symposiums/ round-tables / group work) 35 scheduled sessions and with a space for posters. To make a submission 1. Use Presentation Guide Tab to review presentation types. 2. Use Moodle tab to submit abstract (NB: you wi... [read more]


Wed, Apr 20 at 10:25PM (0 comments)

John Clayton posted First Call for Presentations

Hi All, This is the first call for submissions for Shar-E-Fest. The programme is based around 5 x 100 minute practical workshops (a 30 seat computer lab is available) and 30 x 30 minute presentations (can include demonstrations/ symposiums/ round-tables / group work) 35 scheduled sessions and with a space for posters. To make a submission 1. Use Presentation Guide Tab to review presentation types. 2. Use Moodle to submit abstract (NB: you will be... [read more]


Tue, Mar 29 at 3:27PM (0 comments)

John Clayton posted Shar-E-Fest 2011

Due to the timing of the Rugby World Cup Shar-E-Fest 2011 will now take place in July (11-12). We have confirmed Prof Thom Reeves as the Keynote speaker and are looking forward to July. We have produced a promotional flyer (Attached) and we hope you will distribute to all your contacts. Further updates and the first call for papers will be mailed out soon. John


Wed, Mar 16 at 8:27PM (0 comments)

John Clayton posted Presentation Space

To ensure all the presentations are in the same place could all presenters please use the “comments” function below this discussion to; 1. Add a URL to their presentation OR 2. Browse and attach the presentation file/handouts This will ensure (I hope) all presentation files are found easily. Many thanks in anticipation John

John Clayton: Belma Gaukrodger presentation is attached
John Clayton: Iwata and Clayton Presentation: "Using a learning environment instrument to evaluate video enhanced courses"
John Clayton: Posa and Clayton Presentation ISLE

Thu, Oct 14 at 10:45PM (21 comments)

Teresa Gibbison posted Photos on Flickr

I have finally uploaded my photos of the various #nzsharefest sessions I attended, feel free to add yours to the group pool! http://www.flickr.com/groups/nzsharefest/

John Clayton: Thanks Teresa, they look great John
Hazel Owen: And here are some more photos of this most enjoyable event (great to catch up with people, and make some new friends and connections): http://www.flickr.com/photos/24289877@N02/sets/72157625048058944/ Will upload more once I have relocated my camera ... [read more]

Fri, Oct 8 at 12:16AM (2 comments)

Melanie Brown left a note for Nicola Edlington

Hi Nicola, Great to see you at Sharefest. Would love to catch up again.

Melanie


Thu, Oct 7 at 4:38PM

Jonathon Hagger posted Contactting Peter Looms

Peter Looms hinted that there were further articles and readings associated with his second keynote speech (mobile learning and ipads). Is there a way to contact him - apart from his university email address in Denmark? I would love to get hold of extra resources.

John Clayton: Richard Elliott maybe able to help
Richard Elliott: I spoke to Peter in Denmark and he has already been in touch with Jonethan. He is currently searching out some more stuff. Networking does work :-)

Thu, Oct 7 at 2:52PM (2 comments)

Belma Gaukrodger posted Second Life in the Language Classroom

This is the Powerpoint presentation from Tue 28 Sept, Session 4, in A208. Belma

John Clayton: Thanks for this Belma, must organise a presentation space :) John
John Clayton: Have created a database for presentations Link: http://etc.elearning.ac.nz/mod/data/view.php?id=597 Thanks for the reminder Belma John

Sun, Sep 26 at 2:10PM (2 comments)

Hi, If you are intending to come to the Digital Storytelling workshop on Monday morning, it would be helpful if you bought a collection of photos (say 10-20) about your favourite place on memory stick. If you don't bring the images you will be able to source some appropriate images from Facebook or google image search or the like. After discussing and viewing some digital stories everyone can have a go at making their own short digital story. Reg... [read more]


Sun, Sep 26 at 12:22AM (0 comments)

Richard Elliott posted Dinner at Little India

20 people so far have indicated they want to be in the dinner party on Monday night 27th September 7.00pm at Little India. I need the final numbers by Sunday night (26th) so I can inform the man in charge :-) As we speak, the deal is Maharaha Banquet Starters: Vegetable Samosa, Onion Bhaji, Barra Kebab and Tandoori chikcken. Mains: Murg Mumtaz, Lamb vindaloo or Madras, Ganga Jamuna Subzi served with Basmati rice and Naan $30.00 per person Drinks ... [read more]

Brandi Fisher: Hi Richard. Can Sheridan McKinley and myself join the dinner? THANKS, Brandi Fisher
Richard Elliott: Just to acknowledge that I have added Sheridan McKinley Brandi Fisher Lisa Ransom Andrea Barr Unitec -6 technocrats including Tabitha and Nicoletta to the dinner list
Richard Elliott: Hi everyone an update on the dinner. The location is Little India 4 Alexander Street Cnr Alexander & Hood Streets It has a BYOW licence as well as a full license Goldie Rai the owner/Director is looking forward to looking after us all. He has emailed... [read more]

Sat, Sep 25 at 5:16PM (7 comments)

Hi SharEfest future attendants! On Tuesday 28 Sept from 10:30 to noon Annick and Robin Janson will be giving a "hands on" animation workshop using the MARVIN software. "Marvin is a truly portable and adaptable development tool that creates resources that can be changed or adapted, in a matter of minutes, to present different information, communicate using different language, fit in with a different geography or community, or suit different visual... [read more]


Thu, Sep 23 at 9:37PM (0 comments)

Nicola Edlington posted Building name or number?

Hi, Has anyone seen a building name or number for shar-E-fest next week? All i have found so far is: Waikato Institute of Technology: Hamilton, there is slightly more detail on the satellite view of the map, but i've been to Wintec before and it's quite a big place. Thanks

Joanne True: Hi Nicola, It's in the top floor of A block, which is in the centre of the campus at the top of the hill. It's next to the hub (the shiny new building). Will be nice to see you again!
John Clayton: I have now included a map see above (and also attached to make sure :)) John
Nicola Edlington: Thanks!!! Yes look forward to seeing you too Joanne, must get you up to Auckland. Just it's been a busy year, and before you know it most of it's gone by!

Thu, Sep 23 at 6:59PM (3 comments)

John Clayton posted Note for Presenters

Could all presenters please arrive at session 5 minutes before start time to introduce yourself to the session chair John


Thu, Sep 23 at 6:23PM (0 comments)

John Clayton posted Parking

There will be 12 parking spots (sharefest) in the areas indicated on the map. For those who park in general areas you MUST see registration desks for a permit John


Thu, Sep 23 at 12:28PM (0 comments)