Not long after the release of the iPad just over a year ago, Dr Tara Brabazon (Professor of Media Studies, University of Brighton) told us that “…for academics, the (iPad) platform enhances daily teaching and research. In an age when universities’ core functions are under threat, the gadget offers a vision disconnected from the crumbling teaching and learning experiences in our libraries and classrooms.”
Harsh words regarding teaching and learning, but a good prediction on how the iPad would develop to enhance academic life! The recent release of iPad 2 saw record sales to both staff and students. Apps and features continue to evolve. Trends such as eBooks have been a strong motivating factor for organisations to look at the technology. The University of Adelaide’s Science Faculty illustrated this when moving hundreds of first year students to iPads this year. (1)
This seminar will look at how institutions and students around the world are using iPad in teaching, learning, and research. It builds upon last years’ AUC seminar on Mobile Learning which was delivered to over 1,300 colleagues at Australian and New Zealand AUC member universities.
Various Apps will be demonstrated, case studies will be shared, and current research will be examined. Please join guest presenters at this free 90 minute seminar.
Registration
Registration is free and open to all University staff and students.
Venues and Dates
| City | May 31st 4:30 – 6:00 pm |
Napier G04, Napier Building. The University of Adelaide. |
| Adelaide | May 31st 4:30 – 6:00 pm |
Napier G04, Napier Building. The University of Adelaide. |
| Perth | June 1st 3:00 – 4:30 pm |
John Bloomfield lecture theatre (Rm1.02), Sports Science building (Bld 444), UWA. |
| Perth | June 2nd 9:00 – 10:30 am |
Lecture Theatre ML 3.101. Edith Cowan University, Mt Lawley Campus. |
| Hobart | June 14th 12:00 – 1:30 pm |
Centenary Lecture Theatre, University of Tasmania. |
| Melbourne | June 15th 12:00 – 1:30 pm |
Casey Plaza, Swanston Street. RMIT University. |
| Melbourne | June 16th 11:00 – 12:30 pm |
Rotunda Lecture Theatre 3. Monash University, Clayton Campus. |
| Brisbane | June 21st 5:30 – 7:00 pm |
Theatre S05_2.04 (Central Lecture Theatre on Street Level), QCA. Griffith University, Southbank Campus. |
| Brisbane | June 22nd 12.00 – 1.30pm |
Senate Room, Brian Wilson Chancellery (Building 61 A), St Lucia, UQ. |
| Sydney | June 23rd 12:00 -1:30 pm |
Design Studio, UNSW Design Space . Level 5, Building. J17, School of Computer Science & Engineering. UNSW. |
| Sydney | June 24th 12.00 – 1.30pm |
Carslaw Lecture Theatre room 273, Carslaw Building, Eastern Ave, Camperdown Campus. The University of Sydney |
| Auckland | July 12th 12:00 – 1:30 pm |
City Campus Conference Centre – WA224B (enter off Wellesley Street), AUT University |
| Dunedin | July 15th 10:30 – 12:00 pm |
Hutton Theatre, Otago Museum, University of Otago. |
| Newcastle | July 19th 1:00 – 2:30 pm |
GP201, GP Building, The University of Newcastle. |
| Darwin | July 22nd 10:00 – 11:30 am |
Building Red 1 Function Room (Red1.3.01). Casuarina Campus. Charles Darwin University. |
| Townsville | July 25th | James Cook University. Venue TBA |
| Rockhampton | July 26th | Central Queensland University. Venue TBA |