Lifelong Learning Conference

Associate Professor Andre Grace presenting his opening keynote paper
'Reflecting critically on lifelong learning in an era of neoliberal pragmatism:
Instrumental, social, and cultural perspectives'

Professor Michael Dureau presenting his keynote paper 'Lifelong learning: Is industry up to the job'

Professor Diana Laurillard presenting her
keynote paper 'Effective learning technology design: Engaging the professionals'

Associate Professor Peter Kell presenting his
keynote paper 'Equality of opportunity in new times: The politics of learning and
the learner in the new world disorder'

Associate Professor Diana Laurillard, Dr Sylvia Edwards
and Associate Professor Christine Bruce following the
launch of 'Panning for gold: Information literacy and the Net Lenses model'

Delegates awaiting the next presentation

Delegates enjoying
the conference dinner and bush dance

Copies of the proceedings can be purchased
from Central Queensland University

From the 13 to the 16 of June, Central Queensland University hosted the 4th biennial Lifelong Learning Conference. Held in the lush surrounds of Rydges Capricorn Resort, the conference united delegates under the theme 'Partners, Pathways and Pedagogies'.

Australian and overseas delegates enjoyed an array of presentations, including keynotes from Associate Professor Andre Grace, Professor Michael Dureau, Professor Diana Laurillard and Associate Professor Peter Kell.

Also featured was the launch of Dr Sylvia Edwards's book entitled 'Panning for gold: Information literacy and the Net Lenses model'.

Information literacy was a topic of interest, with the holding of an Information Literacy symposium and an ANZIIL (Australian and New Zealand Institute for information Literacy) conversation including perspectives of information literacy from the UK, Canada, New Zealand, the Middle East and Australia. A health symposium entitled 'Bridging professional practice and knowledge management in health' was also held.

More information about the conference, including the conference program, is available from the website.

Copies of the conference proceedings can be purchased for $90. To purchase your copy, please contact Delma McDonald on (07) 49309749.

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