Institutional Web Management Workshop 2006:
Quality Matters
Workshop Sessions

IWMW 2006 consisted of a mixture of plenary talks (which includes two panel sessions) and a total of 18 parallel workshop sessions (from which delegates could attend 2 sessions). Details are given below.

Plenary Talks

Note that a total of 7.5 hours of plenary talks were held.

Changing Times

Real World Emerging Technologies: Chris Scott, Headscape

See abstract and biographical details.

Developing a Web 2.0 Strategy: Michael Webb, IT and Media Services Head, University of Wales, Newport

See abstract and biographical details.

Quality Matters

Managing Standards - Delivering a Quality Assured Web Environment: John Gilbey, Institute QA Manager, IGER

See abstract and biographical details.

Delivering Information: Document vs. Content: Kate Forbes-Pitt, London School of Economics

See abstract and biographical details.

The Bigger Picture *

What Does Openness Mean to the Web Manager?: Randy Metcalfe, OSS Watch and Brian Kelly, UKOLN

See abstract and Randy's biographical details and Brian's biographical details.

Sector Statistics: Ranjit Sidhu, Nedstat

See abstract and biographical details.

Reflections

Reflections on 10 years of the Institutional Web: Andy Powell, Eduserv

See abstract and biographical details.

Brian Kelly: The Web Manager's Saviour!: Marieke Guy, UKOLN

See abstract and biographical details.

* This session was originally titled 'Institutional case studies'

Panel Sessions

Details of the two panel sessions are given below.

Web 2.0: Behind the Hype: Paul Miller, technology evangelist, Talis, Scott Wilson, CETIS and Brian Kelly, UKOLN

See Session abstract and Paul Miller's, Scott Wilson's and Brian Kelly's biographical details.

CMS Debate: Challenging the Consensus: Mike McConnell, University of Aberdeen, Iain Middleton, Robert Gordon University, Stephen Pope, Eduserv

See Session abstract and Mike McConnell's, Iain Middleton's, Piero Tintori's and Stephen Pope's biographical details.

Workshop Sessions

Details of the workshop sessions are given below. Note that you can also view the session details in a single page.

Note that a total of 27 hours of parallel sessions were held.

Sessions On Wednesday, 14^th June 2006

A1: The Rise and Rise of Digital Repositories: Communication and Quality: Julie Allinson and Mahendra Mahey, UKOLN

See abstract for session and Julie Allinson's and Mahendra Mahey's biographical details.

A2: Access Grid Node - the What, How, and Why: Rob Bristow, Information Services Manager, Graduate School of Education, University of Bristol and Mark Lydon, i2a Consulting

See abstract for session and Rob Bristow's and Mark Lydon's biographical details.

A3: Chatting with Brian: What do Chatbots have to offer the Education Sector?: David Burden, Managing Director, DADENLIMITED and Marieke Guy, UKOLN

See abstract for session and David Burden's and Marieke Guy's biographical details.

A4: Web 2.0: Addressing Institutional Barriers: Brian Kelly, UKOLN and Lawrie Phipps, JISC

See abstract for session and Brian Kelly's and Lawrie Phipps' biographical details.

A5: 'Not blue, a bit random, and not too Scottish': Designing a Web site the hard way.....? : Debbie Nicholson, Web Support Officer, University of Essex

See abstract for session and Debbie Nicholson's biographical details.

A6: Writing for the Web: Tim Matschak, Cass Business School, City University, London

See abstract for session and Tim Matschak's biographical details.

A7: Getting your Hands Dirty with Podcasting: Andy Ramsden, Learning Technology Advisor, Learning Technology Support Service, University of Bristol and Paul Ayres, SOSIG Research Officer, ILRT

See abstract for session and Andy Ramsden's and Paul Ayres' biographical details.

A8: Using Web Services to Support e-Learning: Paul Trueman, Netskills, University of Newcastle

See abstract for session and Paul Trueman's biographical details.

A9: Sharing and Exploring Team Knowledge with Wikis: Philip Wilson, University of Bath

See abstract for session and Philip Wilson's biographical details.

Sessions On Thursday, 15^th June 2006

B1: Making RSS work in your Institution: Barry Cornelius, Computing Services, University of Oxford

See abstract for session and Barry Cornelius' biographical details.

B2: FOUND IT! Using Information Architecture and Web Management to Help the User Succeed: Duncan Davidson, Information Manager, University of Abertay Dundee and Donna Wilkinson, Information Specialist, University of Abertay Dundee

See abstract for session and Duncan Davidson's and Donna Wilkinson's biographical details.

B3: Intranet Managers' Community Session: Keith Doyle, University of Salford

See abstract for session and Keith Doyle's biographical details.

B4: Search Technology within the University Environment: William Mackintosh, Web Manager, University of York and Damon Querry , Senior Web Development Officer, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

See abstract for session and William Mackintosh's and Damon Querry's biographical details.

B5: Archiving the Web: What can Institutions learn from National and International Web Archiving Initiatives: Michael Day, DCC, UKOLN, Maureen Pennock, DCC, UKOLN and Lizzie Richmond, University Archivist, University of Bath

See abstract for session and Michael Day's, Maureen Pennock's and Lizzie Richmond'sbiographical details.

B6: Keep SMILing: Adrian Stevenson, Internet Services, The University of Manchester

See abstract for session and Adrian Stevenson's biographical details.

B7: User Testing on a Shoestring Budget: Emma Tonkin, UKOLN and Greg Tourte, UKOLN

See abstract for session and Emma Tonkin's biographical details.

B8: Exposing yourself on the Web with Microformats!: Philip Wilson, University of Bath

See abstract for session and Philip Wilson's biographical details.

B9: 'Show us 'yer medals!' - Who needs Professional Development?: Chris Young, Netskills, University of Newcastle and Paul Trueman, Netskills, University of Newcastle

See abstract for session and Chris Young's and Paul Trueman's biographical details.

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