The E-Learning Debate at the Oxford Union

I am on my way to the Oxford Union for the E-Learning Debate.

The Oxford Union is Britain's second oldest University Union and has gained a worldwide reputation for the cut and thrust of its debate, proving a valuable training ground for many future politicians from Britain and other countries.

This afternoon Epic is hosting a debate there on the future of learning and in particular what part e-learning will play in the development of the important skills of tomorrow.

The motion is "This house believes that the e-learning of today is essential for the skills of tomorrow."

Two of the speakers are:

Professor Diana Laurillard, Chair of Learning with Digital Technologies, University of London. Previously, Head of the e-Learning Strategy Unit for the UK Government, and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for learning technologies and teaching at The Open University.

Dr Marc Rosenberg, Management consultant and leading expert in the world of training, organizational learning, e-learning, knowledge management and performance improvement. Author of numerous books and papers.

I am sure that a number of the 300 invited people will be tweeting about it.  But to keep up to date with what is happening, follow @elearningdebate. And for realtime results at Twitter go here

Find out more about the debate here: E-Learning Debate

Comments

[Andrew Peterson]

I find it sad / ironic that this debate of online learning isn't being broadcast in any manner. I would love to listen in as the topics were discussed. Even if a live broadcast wasn't possible, having the debate recorded for future reference would be valuable.

[Prof. Harry Matlay]

I have been involved with e-Learning for a number of years, mainly in the SME context and Entrepreneurship Education. Despite all the hype and government rhetoric, progress is relatively slow... Perhaps one day soon, e-Learning will be taken seriously by both supply and demand sides of the equation... Any comments would be much appreciated...

[David Over]

Hi Jane,

I manage 21st Century Challenges series - www.21stCenturyChallenges.org at the Royal Geographical Society.

Our next event is on 'Digital divide in the UK'focusing on the 17m people in the UK who are not online. Event is on 1 December at 7pm in London. Martha Lane Fox confirmed on the panel and discussion will be chaired by BBC Tech corespondent Rory Cellan-Jones.

Thought you might be interested or could add to your blog!

Full details here: http://www.21stcenturychallenges.org/challenges/digital-divide/

Do get in touch if you want to discuss

All the best
David Over
Royal Geographical Society
020 7591 3096

[steve]

Andrew,

full details of the debate including videos and the opportunity to add your own comments realating to the motion can be found at www.elearningdebate.com

[Cheshire Conference Venue]

I agree Andrew- it would be great to have a live stream of the debate, but at least we can watch it after.