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D2L Connection: Nottingham

D2L Connection Nottingham is a day-and-a-half, free-of-charge conference for our customers that brings together learning innovation experts across the globe so that you can network, grow, explore and learn more about the Brightspace community!

  • Gain practical experience with in-depth sessions on the Brightspace platform.
  • Talks on trends, product innovations, and best practices.
  • Lasting connections with a community of peers, partners, and industry experts.
  • Give direct feedback to D2L staff.
Location

Nottingham Trent University – NTU

Established in 1843, Nottingham Trent University has a long history of unlocking potential, breaking down barriers and making a real difference to lives around the world.

30 Burton Street, Nottingham NG1 4BU

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Nov 2, 2022

Creating opportunity

Sam Tanner – NTU, Head of Flexible & Work-Integrated Learning
Bettina Schlass – EMEA Manager, Customer Success, D2L

 

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Nov 2, 2022

Opening Key Note

National University: Do You Really Want a Culture of Learning Innovation?

Dr Jeff D Borden, Vice Provost of Learning Experience, National University, San Diego

 

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Nov 2, 2022

Track 1: Education & Pedagogy

Using Authentic Assessments to Demonstrate Real-world Learning

Ruth Cuthbert, Learning Experience Consultant; D2L

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Creating and Implementing a Bournemouth’s Digital Pedagogy Framework

Dr. Gelareh Roushan-Easton & Tracey Webb; Bournemouth University

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Nov 2, 2022

Track 2: Technology & Organisation

AIxHE – The Future of Didactic Delivery?

Alan Hook, Learning Technology and Design Advisor; Advance HE

 

UHI Brightspace Champions – Implementing a new VLE across an area the size of Belgium

Jacky MacMillan, Head of Educational Development Unit; University of the Highlands and Islands

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Nov 2, 2022

Track 3: Data & Organisation

Brightspace Implementation – The Journey to Effective Data Analysis

Robin Lawrenson, Senior Implementation Consultant; D2L

 

Using Insights Report Builder to support Student Engagement and Success

Ryan Teevan, Senior Project Manager & Eoin Hanratty, Head of Educational Technology Services; University College Dublin

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Nov 3, 2022

Taking a Quality Matters approach to supporting academic staff in delivering high-quality online and flexible learning through the Pandemic

Samuel Tanner, Head of Flexible & Work-Integrated Learning & Gemma Stafford, Senior Learning Designer; Nottingham Trent University

 

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Nov 3, 2022

Product Development Roadmap

Jack Pinette, Senior Director, Higher Education Product Management; D2L

Nov 3, 2022

Track 1: Education & Pedagogy

Towards Digital Literacy: Developing University Staff Capabilities

Dr. Mary Cornelius, Senior Learning Designer; University of Suffolk

 

Flexible Learning Frameworks

Alan Hook, Learning Technology and Design Advisor; Advance HE

 

Using “NOW” to support a self-paced fully online PGDip

Emma Croghan, Learning Designer; Nottingham Trent University

 

The new CV: Micro-Credentials and the Future of Learning

Ruth Cuthbert, Learning Experience Consultant; D2L

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Nov 3, 2022

Track 2: Technology & Organisation

Vet to Head of Digital Learning? Reflection on similarities and differences

Dr. Christopher Trace, Head of Digital Learning; University of Surrey

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D2L API Front-End Development – a Flex Showcase

Bjorn Le Roux, Learning Designer; Nottingham Trent University

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Taking an accessibility-first design approach to support compliance and support students’ access to information and resources

Adam Elce, VLE Manager, CADQ; Nottingham Trent University

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Using Brightspace for Professional Development

Rachel Foster, Senior Solutions Engineer; D2L

Nov 3, 2022

Track 3: Technology & Organisation

Consistent student experiences: Top-down and Bottom-up approaches

Dr. Sue Folley, Academic Development Advisor & Steve Bentley, Strategic Learning Technology Advisor; University of Huddersfield

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Using Data to Understand Learner Engagement

Shaun Keevil, Solutions Engineer; D2L

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Creating efficiencies in the evaluation process

Graham Thomas, Senior Lecturer; Nottingham Business School; Nottingham Trent University

 

Nottingham Trent University: H5P Presentation

Peter Williams, Learning Designer & Dani Leber, Learning Designer; Nottingham Trent University

Nov 3, 2022

The Dream Team: Enhancing Partnerships with TAM and LAM

Thomas Huijbregts, Manager, Technical Account Management; D2L

 

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Nov 3, 2022

Inspirational Closing

Holistic Learners: What Should We Measure? What Should We Treat?

Dr Jeff D Borden, Vice Provost of Learning Experience, National; University, San Diego

 

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