The programme from the evolving mobile content workshop held at the Open University on the 7th of March 2011.

1. Evolving content delivery for mobile learners – a
workshop
Monday 7 March, 2011 10.00 am – 3.30 pm, Seminar Rooms 1&2
Open University Library Services, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA
Programme
09.30 Coffee
10.00 Welcome Nicky Whitsed
(Director of Library Services, OU)
10.05 Chair’s introduction Sarah Porter
(Head of the Innovation Group, JISC)
10.15 When is a book not a book? John Naughton
(Professor of the Public Understanding of Technology,
OU)
10.45 Learners on the move:
ebooks in HE: opportunities Agnes Kukulska-Hulme
& challenges (Professor of Learning Technology &
Communication, OU)
Martin Smith
(Academic Staff Tutor, OU)
An Institutional model for Rhodri Thomas
mobile learner support (Senior Project Manager, OU)
The developer’s view Ben Hawkridge
(Project Officer, OU)
The Librarian’s challenge Keren Mills
(Digital Services Development Officer, OU)
Lunch
JISC’s response to the challenge Ben Showers
(Programme Manager, JISC)
11.45
Perspectives from a global STM Stephen Cawley
information provider. The role (Academic Segment Marketing Manager, Elsevier)
12.15 of mobile in research and learning.
Workshop discussion
Feedback and chair’s summary. Followed by refreshments and close
13.15
www.usq.edu.au/m-libraries