event: International Conference on Digital Literacy

Pursuing Digital Literacy in the 21st Century Reconstructing the School to provide Digital Literacy for All Sponsored by the European Commission

Brunel University, West London UB8 3PH, United Kingdom

Registration is now open for a limited number of participants until 31st October 2008 via the conference website. You can register by clicking on the link below:
http://e-start.brunel.ac.uk/register.aspx

Conference topics

* Digital Literacy - Theoretical Frameworks
* Digital Literacy from Theory to Practice
* The pursuit of Digital Literacy in the practice of teaching and learning
* Digital Literacy: National Policies and National Curricula
* Teacher Training and teacher education in Digital Literacy
* Digital Literacy and e-Inclusion
* Digital Literacy Ethics
* Digital Literacy: Formal and Informal Learning
* Developing Digital Literacy: Factors and Indicators

The conference offers an exciting programme delivering:

* Outstanding invited speakers
* Relevant presentations and discussion sessions
* The latest in Digital Literacy theory and practice
* An extensive gathering of experts and practitioners

The target audience includes teachers, local education authorities, ICT coordinators and advisors, researchers, academics, practitioners, educationalists, consultants, and policy makers. The conference will provide an international forum for exchanging views and disseminating recent research and practice in the area of Digital Literacy in Compulsory Education. Networking amongst delegates is actively supported.