Active Learning Conference 2024

Save the date! This year’s conference will take place on Tue 18th and Wed 19th June and will be on the same theme as our Festival,  ‘Back to the future – looking ahead for active learning’. 

Abstract submissions are now closed. 

Register here on Ticket Tailor. This is an online event and free to attend. Joining links will be sent to those who have registered nearer the date.

Full programme available here

The themes for this year’s conference are as follows:

• I, Robot – Futureproofing teaching, learning and assessment in a world of AI. How can we make good use of artificial intelligence, and what are the truly human skills we need to promote to remain relevant in an automated world?
• Brave New World – Education for life in an uncertain future. How do we prepare our students to be well-rounded, socially responsible and resilient graduates? How do we prepare ourselves as educators?
• Stranger in a Strange Land – Embracing inclusivity. How do we anticipate future needs to make sure everyone feels at home? How do we ensure wellbeing in an increasingly complex environment?
• The Player of Games – Gamification and game-based learning. How do we make learning engaging and fun?
• Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy – Innovation and re-imagining the future. Wildcard topic.

1. Connection to the overall conference theme – ‘Back to the future’, and the selected conference subtheme.
2. Level of innovation and relevance of the proposal for a wide audience.
3. Consideration that the content of proposal can be successfully delivered during the allocated time for the selected session type.
4. Interactive aspect(s) to engage the audience.

1. Short presentation and discussion:  a presentation that will stimulate a discussion to develop the ideas presented. 25 minutes in total.
2. Interactive workshops: opportunities for collaboration, co-creation, or active learning. 1 hour.
3. Provocations: lively discussion inspired by a provocative quote. 25 minutes.