E-learning Archaeology – two day symposium

Conference “E-learning Achaeology”
On 2 and 3 October 2009 the University of Amsterdam will host a two day conference within the framework of the Leonardo da Vinci project: E-learning as a tool of knowledge transfer in the field of protection and management of archaeological heritage.

The project has consolidated a European co-operation in education and training in the sector of protection and management of archaeological heritage resulting in an e-learning course implementing innovative solutions and upgrading vocational skills in this sector at the European level. The team will present the project results and is eager to hear your experiences with e-learning in archaeology. Proceedings will be produced before the conference.

Subscriptions
There is no conference fee. We would appreciate your registration by emailing
Carla.jansen@xs4all.nl

Programme

Friday, Oct 2
09.15 Coffee and registration
Chair: Dr. Heleen van Londen, University of Amsterdam
10.00 Opening and word of welcome
10.15 Prof. dr. Arek Marciniak, University of Poznan
Introduction to the conference

Session I
Education and e-learning in archaeology
10.30 Dr. Mark Pluciennik, University of Leicester, keynote speech
Education and e-learning in archaeology: teaching materials in a virtual world
11.30 Dr. Pangiotis Siozos, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Web 2.0
11.50 Prof. dr. Arek Marciniak, University of Poznan, E-learning in archaeological heritage.
An example of ‘Archaeological heritage in contemporary Europe ‘a distance learning course’
12.10 Discussion
12.30 Lunch and walk through the historic botanical gardens of Amsterdam

Session II
E-learning as a tool of knowledge transfer in the field of protection and management of
archaeological heritage
13.30 Dr. Hakan Karlsson & Dr. Anders Gustafsson: Göteborg University
Democratic Dialogues in Cyberspace. Experiences from two distance learning courses in
archaeology and cultural heritage at the Department of Historical Studies, University of
Gothenburg
13.50 Dr Jacek Marciniak: Poznan University
Methodology and e-learning solutions in “Archaeological heritage in contemporary Europe”
distance learning course
14.10 Dr. Marjolijn Kok: University of Amsterdam
Teaching by distance learning or face to face: the differences between direct and distance
teaching
14.30 Dr. Andris Sne: Latvia University
Evaluation of the course ‘Archaeological heritage in contemporary Europe’: survey of
students’ questionnaires
14.50 Dr. Monique van den Dries: Leiden University
Review on e-archaeology, the e-learning application on archaeological heritage
management in contemporary Europe
15.10 Discussion
15.30 Tea break
16.00 – 17.00 Demo

Saturday, Oct 3
Session III
Future: highlights and challenges
09.30 Mrs. Rosa Martinez, Member of Aranzadi Society of Sciences, Spain
Arkeonet: An e-learning pilot programme in science and technology applied to archaeology
10.00 Dr. Kenneth Aitchison, University of Reading
Archaeology and Construction Engineering Skills: developing e-learning for two sectors
10.30 Ms Lorna Richardson & Ms Nathalie Cohen, Thames Discovery Programme
11.00 Dr. Peter Biehl: University of Halle, Closing
The Past in the Future:E-Learning and Archaeological Heritage in the Digital Age
12.00 Excursion: boat trip along canals & lunch on board. Presentation of the historic Amsterdam

www.e-archaeology.org