Our next seminar is on 7th June 2011 in London booked and again we have a varied and interestng array of speakers. As ever there will be plenty of time for networking. Early bird discounts available... Here's the outline from our website.

Ruth Adams, Head of Global Online Professional Development, International Baccalaureate

Educational Technology’s Unfulfilled Promise: Yesterday’s dream, the present reality and one futurist’s vision

One of the first “Apple Distinguished Educators” in 1996 by Apple Computer, one of the “Top Twenty Educators of 1999” by 21st Century Magazine and having served as one of the twelve members of Microsoft Computer’s Education Advisory Committee, Ruth Adams is a recognised pioneer in the integration of technology into the classroom.

Currently Head of Global Online Professional Development for International Baccalaureate, Ruth is a respected leader in the field of online education for the past 15 years. Ruth will engage the audience in a discussion of how technology has both enriched and depleted the quality of our lives and will lead us in exploring possible ways we can impact its future.

Presenting with some of the latest research findings on online learning, Ruth will share what the experts say works best and will have the opportunity to share their own suggestions for improvements going forward.

Ross Midgley, Director PBD

Moodle Minimalism

PBD, a training provider specialising in early years and playwork which makes extensive use of e-portfolios and e-learning. A former geneticist, lorry driver and accountant, Ross - together with his wife Alison - set up a group of children’s nurseries in 2001, which they subsequently sold to a large national provider before starting PBD.

Ross will discuss the reasons for selecting Moodle, the pros and cons, the development journey and the compromises which he made – and those which he resisted - in realising the vision.