The idea of the Digital Learning Network (born out of the E-Learning Group for Museums, Libraries and Archives) or DLnet for short is to go back to basics and just get people talking about technology and learning in museums, archives and libraries. There are so many people whose job involves some kind of educational/digital role, but who don’t have a network and really depend on colleagues and informal relationships to share information about new developments.
The Digital Learning Network arranges events, meetups (called ‘Think Drinks’) and really tries to encourage people to come together – whether it’s 3 people in a pub or 100 people at a conference.
Find people, build networks, share ideas
- Do you want to find people working in digital learning in your local area?
- Do you want to build networks?
- Do you want to exchange ideas, experiences, and best practice?
We can help.
We’re getting conversations going about using digital technology to support learning:
- online – through the website or Twitter
- face to face – all over the country, in networked groups
Here’s what you can do:
- get a few people together for a ThinkDrink - at the pub, out for tea, at the zoo – wherever you like
- let us know what you talked about – Tweet it, post pictures on Flickr, write a blog post, or post a short video on YouTube
- form your own Digital Learning Network group
Also, we are still:
- exploring how technology can help deliver inspiring and creative learning in museums, libraries, archives and the heritage sector
- running our highly popular events such as conferences and seminars
- hosting the email list, which will now be DLnet@jiscmail.ac.uk (instead of elearning@jiscmail.ac.uk )
You can be a member of DLnet online for free.
Or become a full member of DLnet – and receive discounts on bookable events and other benefits. Costs £12 individual, or £40 corporate (up to 3 member discounts per event). Just email Jane on info@digitallearningnetwork.net
If you’re already a paid-up member of the ELG, you are now automatically a full member of DLnet.
Why not register or log in and let us know what you think and what you’re doing!
Contacts
Martin Bazley, Chair 0780 3580 727
Jane Frederick, Administrator 07889 590255
