1. Laboratory of Learning in the Kindergarden: who learned what from the adventure of collaboration between the employer and the university?

2. Ruth Tharme Service Improvement Manager Early Years Ruth.Tharme@tribalgroup.com Rosemary McGuinness Professional Practice Lecturer r.mcguinness@mdx.ac.uk Sheena Bankier Early Years Inspector Sheena.Bankier@tribalgroup.com

3. Invest in Staff Access to Learning: a value Graduates in Early Years Recognition of Existing Knowledge & Skills Learning needs of Home Based Workers Work / Life Balance BEFORE…

4. Validated WBL Framework Established APEL method Experience in Web 2.0 Knowledge of Distance Learning Learning Resources BEFORE…

5. Extend professional knowledge Flexibility in study Being able to work and study from home BEFORE…

6. New knowledge & skills in workplace Motivated staff Supports improvement AFTER…

7. Underuse of Web 2.0 Linking Collaborative Learning to Assessment Podcasting AFTER…

8. Analyse Information Research Skills Deeper Knowledge of my work Learning from others Reflective Practice AFTER…

9. Organisational Impact Collaborative Learning Challenges of Distance Learning Location of Knowledge