Keynote speaker:

Dr Jan Herrington is Professor in Education at Murdoch University in Perth Western  Australia, researching and teaching in the undergraduate and post-graduate programs in the School of Education. Jan’s research focuses on the design of effective web-based  learning environments for higher education and the use of authentic contexts and tasks as a  central focus for web-based delivery of courses1. She is also researching other ICT–related 

areas such as mobile learning and design-based research. Jan has published over 130  articles, conference papers and chapters, and several books including a co-edited book (with  Anthony Herrington) entitled Authentic Learning in Higher Education.

1. http://www.authentictasks.uow.edu.au/

2. http://mlearning.uow.edu.au/ 

Please RSVP Michelle Grosch (mgrosch@uwc.ac.za) to confirm your attendance.

There is a R250 registration fee to cover the costs of the colloquium, payable on the day.