Handheld Learning 2008

The Handheld Learning Conference is the international signature event for learning using mobile or ubiquitous technologies.

Lead speakers for 2008 included:

• Andrew Pinder, Chairman of Becta
• Steven Berlin Johnson, Cultural critic & writer
• Laurie O'Donnell, Director of Learning & Technology, Learning & Teaching Scotland
• danah boyd, Social media scientist
• Professor Stephen Heppell, Learning visionary
• Keri Facer, Research Director, Futurelab
• David Cavallo, Chief Learning Architect, Future of Learning Group, MIT Media Lab
• Professor Mike Sharples, Director of LSRI
• Lord David Puttnam

The Handheld Learning 2008 Conference was the largest of its kind bringing together over 1,000 of the world’s leading opinion formers, thought leaders, practitioners, education leaders, developers, policy and decision makers to demonstrate, debate and explore how these technologies can be employed to enable transformational improvements in learning.

This site is now part of the digital proceedings from the event.

The event staged an excellent mix of inspirational presentations from leading thinkers and practitioners, lively interactive debates, learners and practitioners showcases, special interest breakouts, networking and social sessions, plus an exhibition featuring the principle industry leaders.

Feedback following the event from delegates, government and commercial partners has been overwhelmingly positive.

Full digital proceedings including videos, presentations, reflections and discussions may be viewed in the Conference menu above.

Delegate, sponsorship and exhibition places all sold out for Handheld Learning 2008. To register your interest and guarantee your place at Handheld Learning 2009 click here.