Creating and evaluating online resources

15th June 2010 at the London Metropolitan Archives

The aim of the day is to give an overview for those involved in or considering development of online resources, with introductions to key topics and case studies.

Can you suggest a case study or databurst?  Contact Martin Bazley on 0780 3580 

Draft programme

1000 – 1025              Arrivals and coffee

1025 – 1030              Welcome and introduction: Martin Bazley, DLNet Chair

1030 – 11.10             Project managing an online resources project – what to consider: Rhiannon Looseley, Museum of London

11.10 – 11.50            Getting it right from the start! How to create the right resources for your audience: Martin Bazley, DLNet and martinbazley.com

11.50 – 12.30            Evaluating and testing – a range of case studies: Clare Horrie, The National Archives

12.30 – 13.30                      Lunch

13.30 – 13.50            Databurst – Identifying and making the best use of consultants and service providers – creating a beneficial partnership : Richard Gray, Footmark Media

13.50 – 14.35     Case study: Quilt of Quilts user generated content resource – from initial concept to final feature: Andrew Lewis, V&A Museum

14.35 – 15.15 Case Study: Dulwich OnView – from simple WordPress entries to award-winning website: Ingrid Beazley, Dulwich Picture Gallery and Yang-May Ooi, FusionView

15.15 – 15.40            Tea and cakes

15.40 – 16.20            Crit Room – simulated user testing and expert reviews of online resources*

http://www.hharp.org

http://www.tate.org.uk/research/researchservices/readingrooms/

http://www.archives.wyjs.org.uk/

16.20 – 16.30            Brief review of key points, and Close.

* If you would like your websites or online resource reviewed in the crit room, email the web address and any particular aspects you would like considered, to info@digitallearningnetwork.net or phone Martin Bazley on 07803 580 727.   Informal but highly effective, this session elicits useful insights on websites and is an enjoyable way of getting a feel for the way user testing works in practice.

Booking information
Members £55, non members £80 (includes lunch, refreshments and delegate pack).  Concessionary places may be available. Membership of DLNet costs just £12 (individual) or £40 (corporate).

To book your place on the Training Day and/or join DLNet contact
info@digitallearningnetwork.net
or telephone    07889 590255

We can invoice you and payments can be made by BACS or cheque. Cheques payable to “elearning group”.

When emailing please also include the following details:
1. Name
2. Address
3. Email
4. Telephone
5. Institution
6. Job title

Cancellation policy – 7-14 days prior to event 50% of the fee is payable. Within 7days of the event the full fee will be payable.

To contact us please email info@digitallearningnetwork.net or phone or text:

Jane Frederick on 07889590255 or Martin Bazley on 07803580727