Flexible Learning for a Flexible Society
ASET-HERDSA Conference 2000University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba,
Sunday 2 July to Wednesday 5 July, 2000.
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Flexible Learning for a Flexible SocietyASET-HERDSA Conference 2000University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Sunday 2 July to Wednesday 5 July, 2000. Registration Brochure |
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| Welcome! | Hi and Welcome to the ASET-HERDSA 2000 Joint International Conference. Although the temperature is low at this time of year, we promise you a warm and friendly conference environment, and hot topics to keep you stimulated and involved in the issues under discussion. At any level, or in any field of education, flexibility and change are words that have become part of our everyday life.
We have put together an exciting program that explores these themes through sharing new ideas and reviewing traditional approaches in new environments. We look forward to meeting you in Queensland's Garden City at the University of Southern Queensland.
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| Organising Committee | Executive Assoc Prof John Lidstone, QUT Ms Lesley Richardson, USQ Dr Nicola Yelland, QUT Mr Geoffrey Roberts, QUT |
Members Trish Andrews, UQ Carol Bowie, Griffith U Geoff Isaacs, UQ Christine Bruce, QUT Lindy Fentiman, QUT John Green, USQ |
| Conference Themes | As educators we are continually required to be flexible and respond to change in new and dynamic ways. Flexible teaching and flexible learning have become the mantra of the education community. In this conference we will examine new conceptualizations of flexibility in relation to the myriad of education contexts which exist in our society. Participants will have opportunities to explore and discuss the challenges of change from a variety of perspectives, in four strands that reflect different dimensions of change, all of which are important for education as we enter the new millenium.
In Changing learning contexts we will reflect on the ways in which students, teachers, and curricula have changed in terms of aspects such as the impact of new information technologies, location, time and the characteristics of students. Changes in the workplace will look beyond schools and universities to the locations where we, as school or university teachers, industry instructors or trainers, and facilitators make a unique contribution to lifelong learning and wellbeing of the nation in a variety of ways. In a climate of change we need to be aware of ways in which Supporting change will benefit all stakeholders. This strand will explore strategies to support change from the personal to the systemic level. Finally, our decision making should be informed by high quality research that links theory to practice. This will require new ideas and Changing research paradigms that will assist us to reconceptualise practice and develop more effective teaching and learning strategies.
See [ Conference strands ] and [ Conference Abstracts ]
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| Toowoomba - your host city | Renowned as the Garden City because of its beautiful parks and gardens, scenic views and rich history, Toowoomba is a major provincial city of approximately 90,000 people only 90 minutes drive from Brisbane, Queensland's capital. Due to its warm temperate climate for most of the year, spectacular displays of seasonal flowers plunge the city into a hive of colour.
For the visitor, Toowoomba's attractions are varied with facilities such as golf courses, aquatic centres, tours of gardens and nurseries, visits to local galleries and antique shops, bush walks around the famous Range as well as fine wine and dining.
See USQ's page [ About Toowoomba ].
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| Conference venue | The USQ Campus is situated on 76.5ha of rolling gardens and offers delegates a relaxed campus atmosphere with excellent conference facilities. The Allison Dickson Lecture Theatre offers state-of-the-art technology and will be the focal point of the conference.
See USQ's pages [ About USQ ].
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| Conference program | The program for the conference includes entertaining and thought provoking Keynote and Featured Speakers, a wide variety of full and short papers exploring the Conference Themes, several hands-on workshops and an enlightening poster display. The social program provides not only quality entertainment, but also, that all-important feature of a good conference, the opportunity to network with colleagues.
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| Speakers | Keynote Speakers
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| Social Program | A fun filled social program has been organised to celebrate the joint ASET/HERDSA Conference (all included in your registration)!
Sunday night, on your arrival settle down at McGregor College, with a glass of wine and enjoy an Italian bistro with plenty of pasta, spicy sauces and breads. Wear your casual clothes, sit around and renew friendships or make new ones. Then enjoy the gems of wisdom from Ian Jukes - our first Keynote Speaker (see Speaker Biographies). On Monday evening, for both the ASET and HERDSA AGMs, there will be nibblies served from 6.00pm to 6.30pm for those who want to attend these meetings. On Tuesday night wear your loudest Hawaiian shirt -there will be prizes for the best shirt!! We are off to Hawaii without leaving the Campus. We have planned a Hawaiian tropical feast and great entertainment. Jive to the music of the 50s, 60s and 70s in the 52nd state for the 4th of July celebration
All morning and afternoon teas and lunches are included in the cost of the registration.
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| Accompanying partners program | A special program has been designed for the partners of delegates attending the Conference. The Darling Downs region offers some fantastic things to see and do:
A golf day can be arranged for enthusiasts at one of the local courses. Please indicate on the Registration Form if you are interested in this option.
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| Pre-conference tours | Special packages to the Gold Coast and Great Barrier Reef can be organised. Please tick the box on the Registration Form if you require more information. There will be a bus trip from Toowoomba to the Bunya Mountains on Sunday July 2 with a picnic lunch and afternoon tea at Rimfire Winery. Please indicate on the Registration Form if you would like to join this tour.
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| Accommodation | You can stay in Residential Accommodation on campus at McGregor College. The rooms are fully carpeted, and serviced daily with either ensuite or shared facilities. Each residential block has a laundry and a small common room with tea and coffee making facilities, and a television. The cost is $55.00 per person per night and this includes a hot buffet breakfast.
Alternatively you can stay at the "Student Village" which is located 5 minutes from Campus, and is a privately owned accommodation provider. You can stay in a three, four or five bedroom unit. All units are fully furnished, and equipped with a television, gas heater, kitchen appliances, utensils, crockery and linen. The cost for this facility is $35.00 per person including a continental breakfast.
The Conference Committee has also negotiated a special Conference rate of $75.00 per room, per night at the Burke & Wills Hotel, 554 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba.
Should you wish to take up this offer, please make your booking on +61 7 4632 2433 at the Burke & Wills.
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| Conference coach transfers | A special coach has been arranged for travel between Brisbane domestic airport, the Roma Street Transit Centre and USQ.
The first coach will depart from the Ansett Baggage Carousel at the Brisbane Domestic Airport at 2.00pm on Sunday July 2nd, stopping at the Coach level (near Coachtrans) of the Roma Street Transit Centre at approximately 2.30pm, then travelling on to Toowoomba.
The return coach will depart from USQ at 4.00pm on Wednesday 5 July stopping again at the Roma Street Transit Centre and Brisbane Domestic Airport. Please indicate on your Registration Form if you require this service. The cost will be $25 each way.
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| Transport to Toowoomba |
Delegates travelling from outside Toowoomba have a few options if requiring transport to Toowoomba:
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| Grants and prizes | HERDSA Prize for the Best Paper by a New Researcher A prize of $500.00 will be awarded to a new researcher or researchers who produce the best conference paper making a significant contribution to research in the field of higher education. For further information see [Conference Grants].
ASET Conference Grants for Postgraduate Students |
| Membership requirements | For delegates to be able to register for the Conference they must be a financial member of either ASET or HERDSA. Membership for ASET is $40.00 per annum and HERDSA is $105.00 per annum.
Membership may be obtained with registration - see [ Registration Form ].
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| Earlybird Registration | Delegates who register before June 2, 2000 will receive a $30.00 earlybird discount off the standard registration.
As an added incentive, all earlybird registrants will go into a draw for a chance to win a mystery prize.
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| Registration [ Online Form ] |
Earlybird Registration before June 2 Go in the Draw for a mystery prize. |
$395 |
| Standard Registration after June 2
Full Program Registration (Earlybird or Standard) includes: Sessions, Conference Notes, Conference Satchel, all Lunches, Morning Teas, Afternoon Teas, Welcome Dinner and Conference Dinner on Tuesday night. |
$425 | |
| Day Session Day Registration includes: Day's Sessions, Conference Notes, Conference Satchel, Lunch, Morning Tea, Afternoon Tea for one of Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. All prices quoted are inclusive of the Goods and Services Tax (in effect from 1 July 2000).
See online registration via [ Online Form ], which you may submit electronically, or you may print the form for postal or fax submission. Printed copies may be obtained by post from USQ Meetings & Events.
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$165 |
| Registration Desk | The Registration Desk will be open for the duration of the Conference so if you have any queries please call at the Desk for assistance:
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| USQ Meetings & Events | Your Conference Secretariat All correspondence and inquiries should be directed to Meetings & Events in the first instance. Please note, all registrations and payments will be administered by Meetings & Events.
Contact: Kim Hamilton |
| Cancellation policy | Cancellations will be accepted until 26th June 2000. Refunds will not be given for cancellations made after this date. All requests for refunds must be made in writing to Meetings & Events and will be processed after the Conference.
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