New Literacies for the 21st Century Citizen
Ewan McIntosh, LT Scotland
When:Thurs 25th October 2007, 10am - 12.30pm
Cost:Free of charge and open to all
Where:The Lighthouse, Glasgow
The vast majority of those with whom we work, live and play are probably more digital immigrants than digital natives. Yet 2007 marks the first time that 16 year olds entering the work place will have been brought up their entire life with the world-wide-web. What opportunities lie in store for business, government and those who choose to create their own 'global microbrand'? The scope for new practices and expertise is there, but without an effort to understand the social web of today's teens, organisations stand to miss out on some significant opportunities
Biography
On a global basis, Ewan advises on how social media can be harnessed for public service and education management and used to improve learning. Based in the Edinburgh area Ewan speaks internationally, leading student and teacher workshops and conferences, and he advises a number of international organisations and companies on their approaches to social media.
From 2006 – present, Ewan has worked as a New Technologies Research Practitioner at Learning and Teaching Scotland. Integrating blogging, podcasting, wikis, gaming and other emerging technologies into classroom life from nursery to secondary school within East Lothian Council, while providing an ongoing set of frameworks, policies and practical examples other Local Authorities and national bodies can adapt for their own situations. Ewan is currently Lead Manager at LTS Interact project; LTS's first foray into User Generated Content and participatory media for learning and teaching. Ewan is a member of East Lothian Council's Teaching and Learning Strategy Group.
To reserve a place contact Event Manager, Yvonne Kincaid at [email protected] or call 0141 225 0103. Please note that places are limited and are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
