Organisers of this conference are the University of Hertfordshire's Blended Learning Unit and the Higher Education Academy in association with the University of Calgary and the University of Queensland.

The main keynote will be given by Prof. Randy Garrison, director of the Teaching and Learning Centre and a full professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Calgary. He is also the co-author of Blended Learning in Higher Education - Framework, Principles and Guidelines, published by Jossey-Bass in October 2007.

On the first day, the conference at Hatfield will link up with colleagues in Canada to hear presentations on their approach to blended-learning curriculum design and to share ideas. The second day will begin with a live link-up and a keynote presentation from the University of Queensland.

The conference committee invites the submission of contributions on a range of topics related to engaging students in the curriculum.

These might include, but are not restricted to: curriculum design, computer- supported collaborative learning, computer-aided assessment, learning materials and learning objects, change-management strategies, and institutional policies. We would particularly welcome submissions from students telling us about their expectations and experiences.

Abstract submission deadline: Monday 19 January 2009