We are currently finalising the speakers at the conference, and will update this as each is confirmed.

Dr Reynold Macpherson

CEO, Waiariki Institute of Technology

Welcome and Introduction

Martin Dougiamas

Moodle Founder

Moodle

Abstract:
This keynote presentation will provide a first hand account of how Moodle came to be, and where it is going

Dr Stanley Frielick

e-Learning Consultant, Flexilearn Ltd

e-Learning in NZ - what is the 'e' for?

Abstract:
This presentation will provide context for e-Learning technologies, and where they fit on the overall process of education.

Prof Don Hinkelman

Assoc Lecturer, Sapporo Gakuin University, Japan

Blended Learning with Moodle

Abstract:
For intercultural Communication - Combining face-to-face simulations, multimedia presentations, and online
collaboration

Prof Wayne Mackintosh

Centre for Flexible and Distance Learning,

University of Auckland

Empowering teachers to teach: Will eXe emancipate or constrain online pedagogy?

Abstract:
Few academics and teachers have the technical skills for marking up their own web content. Moreover, traditional web authoring tools are not necessarily easy to use and they were not purposefully designed for authoring teaching content. This paper will explore the potential of the e-learning XML editor project (eXe) - a New Zealand led open source development - to begin tackling these challenges. Technology should not drive pedagogy, but it can enable teachers to do things that were not possible before..

Dan Marsden

Educational Web Developer, Lincoln University

Blogging with Moodle

Abstract:
Blogs (or web logs) are the new kid on the e-Block. So new that many people haven't yet heard of them. At a basic level blogs are journals kept up-to-date on the web, but they can also provide ways for collaborative sharing and working. In this session we will explore the new upcoming Moodle blog feature and discuss ideas how it might be used in teaching and learning.

Martin Langhoff

E-Learning Consultant, Catalyst IT.

Enterprise-scale Moodle implementations

Abstract:
Will cover the latest developments in 1.4.x and 1.5 with regards to enterprise implementations using LDAP (ActiveDirectory/eDirectory) integration, clustering/replication, performance in the largest reported Moodle installation worldwide. Additional topics: Single Sign-On to other services, webmail/email integration and strategies to customize the project without forking.

Chris Ainsworth

Flexible Learning Leader, Australian National Training Authority

Moodle Install Workshop

Abstract:
This session will cover the basics of using Moodle, from the educational basics, to the installation process..

Martin Dougiamas

Moodle Founder

A Moodle Developers Workshop

Abstract:
This session for Moodle Developers will be an in depth technical briefing. It is intended for those wanting to participate in the on-going development of the Moodle codebase. An understanding of PHP and databases web development would be helpful, if not required.

Dr Stuart Young

Lecturer, School of Business & Computing, Unitec

Creating Moodle Themes

Abstract:
Moodle Themes determine the visual look and feel of the site. With judicious use of HTML, CSS, and Javascript you can create a very distinctive site, while maintaining the underlying engineering facilities of the Moodle software.

Dr Peter Love

NetKnowledgy

User Management and Integration with Student Management Systems

Abstract:
Moodle provides a variety of mechanisms for giving students access to a Moodle site and subsequent enrolment in courses. For most institutions, the information needed to provide students with this access is available from existing central systems such as a directory service and/or a student information system. This presentation will discuss Moodle's user management features and how they can be integrated with external systems to automate aspects of: adding students to a Moodle site; managing course enrolment; and creating and populating groups..

Gary Benner

Lecturer, Waiariki Institute of Technology

Director 123 Internet Ltd

Highly Available Hosting for Moodle

Abstract:
High Availability is an ever-increasing requirement for mission critical websites. This talk will cover the issues leading to the requirement of high availability, and also report on the research project conducted at Waiariki on the author, using discarded Pentium II computers to create the world's first Moodle "supercomputer".

Stuart Mealor

National Business Development Manager

New Zealand School of Travel & Tourism.

Moodle in Business Training

Abstract:
Education does not stop with the certificate or degree. Business training is an on-going fact of life, and Moodle provides the ideal platform to deliver at all levels.

Cecile Hoods & Ian Guy

Lecturers, Waiariki Institute of Technology

The Waiariki Experience

Abstract:
Waiariki will have been using Moodle for over 18 months by the time of the conference. This talk will cover the experience of the academic staff who have been using it to increase their effectiveness in teaching at a tertiary level.

Richard Wyles & Michelle Strand

The Open Polytechnic

Abstract:

The Open Polytechnic has recently adopted Moodle.

Mandi Mentis

Massey University, Albany Campus

Moodle and online communities of practice

Abstract:

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Macromedia

Breeze

Abstract:

Breeze allows you to deliver rich, narrated presentations online, anytime. It has also been described as WebEX on steroids.

Special Guest, and Dinner Speaker

Keith Stewart

Director, Sommnet.com & Neat Drinks School

NZ’s top wine Sommelier, author, and journalist.

NZ Listener Wine and Food critic.

Abstract

Keith has been involved in the wine industry since 1970, when he began work as a trainee sommelier. Since then he has worked as a sommelier, cellar rat, sales representative, and wine merchant in Europe and New Zealand before establishing himself as a wine critic.

He has been published in numerous magazines, including The Wine Spectator and Wine and Spirit (UK), and for 14 years has been the drinks columnist for New Zealand's leading weekly news magazine, The Listener. He is also the author of 13 books, on subjects as diverse as garden history, art criticism and wine, and had his first novel "Afterheat" published in 1999.

His latest project, the NEAT Drinks School, is a venture into education for the Hospitality Industry, using, guess what, Moodle.

Sommnet is kindly sponsoring the wine for the evening.

Birds of a Feather B’fast

While not formal sessions, we are going to facilitate a group of breakfast sessions, hosted at local eateries on Friday 4^th. You’ll need to be up with the birds, say around 7am, and we’ll nominate the locations where you’all can gather. (Note: This breakfast is not covered by the conference fee.)

The suggested flocks so far are:

The geeks - Moodle developers – languages spoken, PHP, MySQL and Linux.

The e-Learners – Moodle teachers – language spoken, pedagogical constructivism.