Conference Timetable

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MONDAY 3rd MAY
08.30 – 9.00	Conference Registration –Foyer 1^st Floor
09.00 – 09.30	Det Ny Kilden	Welcome & Opening Session
09.30 – 10.15	Det Ny Kilden	Opening session with Etienne Wenger and Yrjö Engström: an open dialogue of keynotes' theoretical perspectives and how these contribute to our understandings of networked learning. Chaired by Chris Jones and Lone Dirckinck-Holmfeld with input and contributions from conference participants
10.15 – 10.45	Refreshments –Upper Foyer 1½. Floor
10.45 – 11.30	Det Ny Kilden	Opening session with Etienne Wenger and Yrjö Engström cont…..
11.30 – 12.45		Parallel Session 1
Papers 01 02 03	Vintersalen	Anonymity in online discussion forums - does it promote connections? Mike Johnson, Cardiff University, United Kingdom The challenge of supporting networked personal inquiry learning across contexts Eileen Scanlon, Lucinda Kerawalla, Mark Gaved, Ann Jones, Trevor Collins, Paul Mulholland, Canan Blake, Karen Littleton, Marilena Petrou, Open University, United Kingdom A class-room with a "view" Net-based strategies to promote intercultural education Juliana Elisa Raffaghelli, Cristina Richieri, University of Venice, Italy
Papers 04 05 06	Det Ny Kilden	Using Ad Hoc Transient Communities to Strengthen Social Capital: Design Considerations Sibren Fetter, Adriana Berlanga, Peter Sloep, Open University the Netherlands, Netherlands Democratic Rationalisation on the Network: Social Presence and Human Agency in Networked Learning Benjamin Kehrwald, Massey University, New Zealand Identifying Mediators of Socio-Technical Capital in a Networked Learning Environment Daniel Suthers, Kar-Hai Chu, University of Hawaii, United States
Papers 07 08 09	Birkesalen	Social network dynamics in international students' learning Nashrawan Taha, Andrew Cox, The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom Social Networks and Learning Networks: Using social network perspectives to understand social learning Caroline Haythornthwaite¹, Maarten de Laat², ¹University of Illinois, United States,²Open University of the Netherlands, Netherlands Challenging the Traditional Theorisation on Group Development: An International Online Perspective Lucilla Crosta¹, David McConnell², ¹Lancaster University, United Kingdom,²Glasgow Caledonian University, United Kingdom

Papers 10 11 12	Bǿgesalen	The Ideals and Reality of Participating in a MOOC Jenny Mackness¹, Sui Fai John Mak², Roy Williams³, ¹Independent Consultant, Cumbria, United Kingdom,²St George College, TAFE NSW-Sydney Institute, Australia,³University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom Teaching with wikis and blogs: Potentials and pitfalls Nina Bonderup Dohn, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark Teaching As Assisting Others' Performance Habibah Ab Jalil¹, Angela McFarlane²,Maarten de Laat³ ¹Universiti Putra, Malaysia,²University of Bristol, United Kingdom, ³University of Utrecht, Netherlands
12.45 – 13.45	Lunch – Forårssalen/Sommersalen – 1^st Floor
13.45 – 15.30		Parallel Session 2
Papers 13 14 15 16	Det Ny Kilden	Magical expertise: An analysis of Finland's national magician network Olli Rissanen¹, Tuire Palonen², Kai Hakkarainen³, ¹University of Eastern Finland,²University of Turku, Finland,³University of Helsinki, Finland Getting to know you, getting to know all about you: how does text-based communication affect the way we relate? Hilary Thomas, Lancaster University, United Kingdom Using Participatory Evaluation to Support Collaboration in an Interdisciplinary Context Gill Clough, Gráinne Conole, Eileen Scanlon, The Open University, United Kingdom Community-centred Networks and Networking among Companies, Educational and Cultural Institutions and Research Ulla Konnerup, Lone Dirckinck-Holmfeld, Aalborg University, Denmark
Symposium 01	Vintersalen	The Space Occupied by Networked Learning in the Higher Education Curriculum: Revisiting the Networked Learning Manifesto Symposium Organisers: Vivien Hodgson, Lancaster University, Liz Beaty, University of Cumbria, Glynis Cousin, University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Revisiting the E-Quality in Networked Learning Manifesto Liz Beaty, University of Cumbria, Glynis Cousin, University of Wolverhampton, Vivien Hodgson, Lancaster University, United Kingdom Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Networked Learning Vivien Hodgson, Michael Reynolds, Lancaster University, United Kingdom Re-Conceptualising the Boundaries of Networked Learning: The shifting relationship between learners and teachers Liz Beaty, James Howard, University of Cumbria, United Kingdom Student Led Networked Learning Design Paul Brett, Glynis Cousin, University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Symposium 02	Panorama	Exploring sociotechnical theories of learning technology Symposium Organisers: Linda Creanor & Steve Walker Glasgow Caledonian University, The Open University, United Kingdom Interpreting Complexity: a case for the sociotechnical interaction framework as an analytical lens for learning technology research Linda Creanor & Steve Walker Glasgow Caledonian University, The Open University, United Kingdom Network theories for technology-enabled learning and social change: Connectivism and Actor Network theory Frances Bell, Salford Business School, United Kingdom The social construction of educational technology through the use of proprietary software Chris Bissell, The Open University, United Kingdom Social presence in online learning communities Karen Kear, The Open University, United Kingdom

Papers 17

Birkesalen

Networks as platforms for expansive development – examples from a school development programme

Silke Geithner¹, Klaus-Peter Schulz², ¹Dresden University of Technology, Dresden, Germany,²Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany

Coalition Formation in Networked Innovation: Directions for Future Research

Rory Sie, Marlies Bitter-Rijpkema, Peter Sloep, Open University of the Netherlands

A model for leveraging social learning technologies in corporate environments

Robin Yap¹, Joost Robben^2,1, ¹Phronetic International, Canada,²Stoas Learning, Netherlands

Finding the appropriate network for learning

Tom Nyvang¹, Ann Bygholm¹, ¹Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark

Papers 21

Bǿgesalen

Teacher Use of ICT: Challenges and Opportunities

Charalambos Vrasidas¹, Christiana Aravi¹, Irineos Pattis¹, Petros Panaou¹, Maria Antonaki¹, Christiana Aravi¹, Lucy Avraamidou¹, Katerina Theodoridou¹, Michalinos Zembylas², ¹CARDET - University of Nicosia, Cyprus,²CARDET - Open University of Cyprus,

Examining the affordance of a software tool to support students in team project work

Janice Whatley, University of Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom

One more tool – or exploring the practice of introducing new technologies in dispersed communities.

Patricia Arnold¹, John Smith², Beverly Trayner³, ¹University of Applied Sciences Munich, Germany,²Learning Alliances, Portland, United States,³Independent, Grass Valley, CA, United States

Cops' creation and evolution sustained by ICT tools and services

Brigitte Denis, Perrine Fontaine, Université de Liège, Belgium

15.30 – 16.30

Refreshments & Poster Session – Foyer 1^st Floor

16.30 – 17.45		Parallel Session 3
Papers 25 26 27	Vintersalen	Collective Brokering Practice: A constellation of practices perspective Fei-Ching Chen1, Thomas Wang2, Hsiu-Mei Chang1, 1National Central University, Taiwan, 2Fu-Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan Online group work patterns: how to promote a successful collaboration? Luis Tinoca1,2, Isolina Oliveira1,2, Alda Pereira1,3, 1Universidade Aberta, Portugal, 2Centro de Investigação em Educação, Portugal, 3Laboratório de Educação a Distancia, Portugal Life Behind The Screen: Taking the Academic Online Stuart Boon, Christine Sinclair, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland
Papers 28 29 30	Det Ny Kilden	Learning Networks for Lifelong Learning: An Exploratory Survey on Distance Learners' preferences Adriana J. Berlanga, Ellen Rusman, Jannes Eshuis, Henry Hermans, Peter Sloep, Open University of The Netherlands Learning in Networks for Sustainable Development Angelique Lansu¹, Jo Boon¹, Peter Sloep², Rietje van Dam-Mieras^1,3, ¹Open Universiteit, Netherlands,² Universiteit Leiden, Netherlands A Personal Perspective on the Structure of Post-graduate Work-based Learning Programme at an English University Claire Raistrick, University of Warwick, United Kingdom
Papers 31 32 33	Birkesalen	Giving shareable form to collective thought using a Shared Thinking approach Nicholas Bowskill, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom Just what is being reflected in online reflection?: new literacies for new media practices Jen Ross, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom Dialogue design - transformation of identity and local practice: An open-ended story on net-worked learning Helle Wentzer¹, Lone Dirckinck-Holmfeld¹, Mayela Coto^1,2, ¹Aalborg University, Denmark,²Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
Papers 34 35 36	Bǿgesalen	Building understanding of the philosophy of science through immediate and mediated resources Maarit Arvaja, University of Jyväskylä, Finland Emerging Research Topics in Social Learning Ralf Klamma, RWTH Aachen University, Germany Design for Learning in a Social Network Karin Levinsen¹, Janni Nielsen², ¹The Danish School of Education, Aarhus University, Denmark,²Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
19.00	Cocktail Reception – Hosted by The City of Aalborg – The Utzon Centre

Note: Although all papers are listed for Symposium sessions – we can’t guarantee the symposium will run in this order – the format and order will be made by the Symposium Convenor.

TUESDAY 4th MAY
08.45 – 10.30		Parallel Session 4
Symposium 03	Vintersalen		Networked learning, the Net Generation and Digital Natives Symposium Organiser: Chris Jones, The Open University, United Kingdom Diversity in interactive media use among Dutch youth Antoine van den Beemt, Fontys, University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands Sanne Akkerman, P. Robert-Jan Simons, Utrecht University, The Netherlands Learning and Living Technologies: A Longitudinal Study of First-Year Students’ Expectations and Experiences in the Use of ICT Ruslan Ramanau, Anesa Hosein, Chris Jones,The Open University, United Kingdom Learning nests and local habitations: Locations for networked learning Chris Jones and Graham Healing, The Open University, United Kingdom Digital natives: Everyday life versus academic study Linda Corrin, Sue Bennett, Lori Lockyer, University of Wollongong, Australia Supporting the “Digital Natives”: what is the role of schools? Rebecca Eynon, University of Oxford, United Kingdom Born into the Digital Age in the South of Africa: the reconfiguration of the “digital citizen” Laura Czerniewicz, Cheryl Brown, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Papers 37 38 39 40	Det Ny Kilden		Blogs and Forums as Communication and Learning Tools in a MOOC Sui Fai John Mak¹, Roy Williams², Jenny Mackness³, ¹St George College, TAFE NSW-Sydney Institute, Australia,²University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom,³Independent Consultant, Cumbria, United Kingdom Microblogging as a Tool for Networked Learning in Production Networks Stefan Hauptmann^1,2, Lutz Gerlach^1,2, ¹cm\|d - corporate mind development, Germany,²Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany The creative power of online collaborative environment: Using Knowledge Forum as an example Yu-Hui Chang, Huang-Yao Hong, National Chengchi University, Taiwan Knowledge creation in networked learning: combined tools and affordances Maria Zenios, Brian Holmes, Lancaster University, United Kingdom
Papers 41 42 43 44	Birkesalen		Autoethnographer Communities of Practice Jeffrey Keefer¹, ¹New York University, United States,²Lancaster University, United Kingdom Reading screens: a critical visual analysis Sian Bayne, Zoe Williamson, Jen Ross, University of Edinburgh, , United Kingdom The Web of Identity: Selfhood and Belonging in Online Learning Networks Marguerite Koole, Athabasca University, Canada Who's taming who? Tensions between people and technologies in cyberspace communities Terrie Lynn Thompson, University of Alberta, Canada

Papers 45

Bǿgesalen

Supporting the learning and networking experiences of doctoral students

Christopher Thomson, Barbara Allan, The University of Hull, United Kingdom

Networked Learning ten years on: the rise of the Virtual Graduate School

Barbara Allan¹, Chris Thomson¹, Sheena Banks², ¹University of Hull, United Kingdom,²University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

An Empirical Study: The Implementation of a Virtual Learning Environment and ePortfolio

Thomas Connolly¹, Carole Gould¹, Tom Hainey¹, Brian Boyle², Stuart Waugh², ¹University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom,²EKGTA Ltd, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Exploring health science learner experiences of formative and summative feedback in a networked environment through ePortfolios

Susi Peacock, Sue Murray, Alison Scott, Queen Margaret University, United Kingdom

10.30 – 11.00	Refreshments – Foyer 1^st Floor
11.00 – 12.45		Parallel Session 5
Symposium 03 Continued	Vintersalen	Networked learning, the Net Generation and Digital Natives Symposium Organiser: Chris Jones, The Open University, UK Continued…….
Symposium 04	Det Ny Kilden	Innovative approaches to professional development Symposium Organiser: Janet Macdonald, Open University in Scotland Exploring the context for professional development in a large distance university Barbara Poniatowska, The Open University, United Kingdom Practitioner research as experiential learning?:The case of COLMSCT Laura Hills, Steve Swithenby, The Open University, United Kingdom Learning about new tools: a Case study of Digilab and Digiquests Keren Mills, Non Scantlebury, Jo Parker, The Open University, United Kingdom Learning from peers. Online professional development for university staff Janet Macdonald and Anne Campbell, Open University in Scotland
Symposium 05	Birkesalen	International Tutor Perspectives on Undergraduate Networked Learning Environments Symposium Organiser: Gale Parchoma, Lancaster University, United Kingdom Undergraduate experiences of coping with networked learning: Difficulties now, possibilities for the future Alex Bell, Trinity University College, Wales Maria Zenios, Gale Parchoma, Lancaster University, United Kingdom The Paradox of Social Media and Higher Education Institutions Justin Bonzo, University of British Columbia, Canada Gale Parchoma, Lancaster University, United Kingdom Teachers' Views on Assessment in Higher Education Hans Oberg, University of Skovde Maria Zenios, Gale Parchoma, Lancaster University, United Kingdom Athenian Democracy & Networked Learning Communities Chrysoula Themelis, Hellenic-American University Gale Parchoma, Michael Reynolds, Lancaster University

Symposium 06	Bǿgesalen	Design for problem and project based learning in a networked society Symposium Organiser: Lone Dirckinck-Holmfeld, Aalborg University Design of a Networked Learning Master Environment for Professionals – using the approach of problem based learning to establish a community of practice Lone Dirckinck-Holmfeld, Aalborg University Problem-oriented project studies – the role of the teacher as supervising/facilitating the study group in its learning processes Oluf Danielsen, Jørgen Lerche Nielsen, Roskilde Universitet, Denmark Democratic Collaborative Dialogue and Negotiation of Meaning in Digital Teaching and Learning Environments: Reflections Elsebeth Korsgaard Sørensen, Aarhus University, Denmark A theoretical Design for Learning Model addressing the Networked Society Janni Nielsen, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark, Karin Levinsen, Birgitte Holm Sørensen, Aarhus University, Denmark
12.45 – 14.00	Lunch – Forårssalen/Sommersalen – 1^st Floor
14.00 – 15.45		Parallel Session 6
Symposium 07	Vintersalen	Current challenges in learning design and pedagogical patterns research Symposium Organiser: Gráinne Conole, The Open University, United Kingdom An overview of design representations Gráinne Conole, The Open University, United Kingdom Designing Collaborative Learning Sessions that Promote Creative Problem Solving Using Design Patterns Symeon Retalis, Mary Katsamani, Petros Georgiakakis, Georgia Lazakidou, Ourania Petropoulou, University of Piraeus, Greece. Theodoros Kargidis, Technological Institute of Thessaloniki, Greece Recurrent routines in the classroom madness: pushing patterns past the design phase Luis Pablo Prieto, Sara Villagrá-Sobrino, Yannis Dimitriadis, Iván M. Jorrín-Abellán, Alejandra Martínez-Monés, Rocío Anguita-Martínez, University of Valladolid, Spain Ritual performances and collective intelligence: theoretical frameworks for analysing emerging activity patterns in Cloudworks Panagiota Alevizou, Gráinne Conole, Juliette Culver and Rebecca Galley, The Open University, United Kingdom
Symposium 08	Det Ny Kilden	Web 2.0 and Problem Based Learning in Enterprise Architecture Training – Developing a Learning Methodology Symposium Organiser: Thomas Ryberg, Aalborg University, Denmark Contributing to a Learning Methodology for Web 2.0 Learning – Identifying Central Tensions in Educational Use of web 2.0 Technologies Louise Nørgaard Glud, Lillian Buus, Thomas Ryberg, Marianne Georgsen, Jacob Davidsen, Aalborg University, Denmark Identifying Differences in Understandings of PBL, Theory and Interactional Interdependencies Thomas Ryberg, Louise Nørgaard Glud, Lillian Buus, Marianne Georgsen, Aalborg University, Denmark Developing a Design Methodology for Web 2.0 Mediated Learning Lillian Buus, Marianne Georgsen, Thomas Ryberg, Louise Nørgaard Glud, Jacob Davidsen, Aalborg University, Denmark

Papers 49 50 51 52	Birkesalen	SNAPP: Realising the affordances of real-time SNA within networked learning environments Shane Dawson¹, Aneesha Bakharia², Elizabeth Heathcote³, ¹University of British Columbia, Canada,²University of Queensland, Australia,³Heathcote Consulting, Australia Using the lenses of socio-cultural activity theory and communities of practice to guide an empirical study Karen Guldberg, University of Birmingham,United Kingdom “Fairy Rings” of Participation: The "invisible” network influencing participation in online communities Elpida Makriyannis, Anna DeLiddo, The Open University United Kingdom Where does the learning take place? Learning spaces and the situated curriculum within networked learning Sue Peters, Lancaster University, United Kingdom
Papers 53 54 55 56	Bǿgesalen	Validation of a (peer) feedback perceptions questionnaire Jan-Willem Strijbos¹, Ron J. Pat-El¹, Susanne Narciss², ¹Leiden University, Netherlands,²Technical University Dresden, Germany Reconstructed Grounded Theory: Beyond Comparison? Sally Bradley, Lancaster University, United Kingdom Individual versus collaborative learning in digital environments: the effects on the comprehension of scientific texts in first year university students Elvis Mazzoni^1,2, Pietro Gaffuri¹, Michele Gasperi¹, ¹ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - University of Bologna, Cesena (FC), Italy,²University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland Collaboration, Negotiation, and Reflection: meaning-making established through grounded theory Shaunna Joannidou¹, Maria Zenios², Michael Reynolds², ¹University of Cyprus ²University of Lancaster, Lancaster, United Kingdom
15.45 – 16.15	Refreshments – Upper Foyer 1½. Floor
16.15 – 17.30	Det Ny Kilden	Concluding Panel
20.00	Conference Dinner at Nordkraft & Close of Conference

Note: Although all papers are listed for Symposium sessions – we can’t guarantee the symposium will run in this order – the format and order will be made by the Symposium Convenor.

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