Dear Collegue,

Here is the second call for registration.  This is to confirm your initial 
response, and to register for the individual workshops.  The number of 
attendees is becoming large.  In order that we do not have to exclude anyone unesseccesarily, we would be greatful if you would complete the form and email or fax ASAP.


Cheers,

Mick Pope

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UniServe*Science  DRY LABS WORKSHOP
12th April 1996, University of Sydney

SECOND CALL FOR REGISTRATION.

This is the Second Call for registration for the workshop. The complete
program will be sent out at the end of March.

1. Things you need to do:
A. Confirm your attendance (see 8).
B. Register for the individual workshops (see 4 & 5, then fill in at 8).
C. Supply a copy of your travel details (see 7).  We will send you a cheque if you are
   if you qualify for travel support (which you will have applied for with the 
   First Call).
D. Let me know if you are interested in a group booking for dinner (circle 
   at 8.).
E. Send this form back to me (see 9).
F. Turn up on the day!

2. Workshop Theme: 

This workshop is designed to explore the questions involved in attempts to 
make the teaching of experimental science in "wet labs" more efficient by 
the use of "dry labs", which may consist of simulated laboratory experiences
or structured tutorials (often computer-managed). Issues to be addressed are those 
which are common to all the sciences and include: logistics and problems 
involved with setting-up; teaching effectiveness and student response; and 
the intellectual appropriateness of this approach.  The speakers for the 
workshop sessions are individuals who have had experience in the replacement
and/or design of such computer based material.  

3. Cost:
The cost of this first workshop will be covered by UniServe*Science.

4. Time Table:

 9:30-11:00am           Welcome
                        Keynote Talks - 
                        Prof Michael Nott - "The role of IT in teaching 
                        experimental science: from the multimedia 
                        perspective"
                        Dr Rob Learmonth - "The role of IT in teaching 
                        experimental science: from the scientific 
                        perspective"
11:00-11:30am           Morning Tea
11:30-1:30pm            Sessions A & B (concurrent)
 1:30-2:30pm            Lunch
 2:30-4:30pm            Sessions C & D (concurrent)
 4:30-5:00pm            Summary discussion

5. Sessions:

A: Dry Labs in a Chemistry Department - Dr Rob Capon		
B: Dry Labs in a Biology Department - Dr Fred Pamula & Dr Bill Loneragan
C: Dry Labs in Biochemistry Departments - Dr Rob Learmonth (& speaker TBC)
D: Pre-Labs - Dr Audrey Wilson and Dr Roger Lewis

6. Travel Support:
Some support is available for those travelling to the workshop, sponsored by
UniServe*Science.  The amount of this support is limited to $100 each to 
attendees from Victoria, remote NSW and south Queensland; and $200 for 
attendees from further afield. Note that travel support is against airfares 
only.  Depending on demand, the number of subsidies from any one department 
may have to be limited.  At the Australasian Deans of Science Conference in 
September 1995, there was wide-spread approval for the idea of workshops 
like this, and agreement that academics attending would need financial 
support.  Your Dean has been advised that this workshop is being held.  
If you are in need of support to allow you to attend you might apply to your
faculty.

7. Payment of Travel Support:
Travel support will be paid (if approved) when a copy of an invoice or 
ticket for the appropriate travel is provided.

8. Registration:



The number of attendees is becoming large.  In order that we do not have 
to exclude anyone unesseccesarily, we would be greatful if you would 
complete the form and email or fax ASAP.

Name:.......................................................................


This is to confirm that I will/will not be attending the Dry Labs Workshop 
(please circle where appropriate)

Workshop:       am      A
                        B
                pm      C
                        D

Numbers in each session are limit to 40.  We will attempt to give you your 
first preferences.  Sessions run concurrently in the morning and afternoon.

It has also been suggested that we organise to go out as a group to dinner.  The local 'Thailand' Thai resturuant is excellent.  Please circle if you are interested in dinner at
this or another location on:

A. Thursday night.
B. Friday night.
C. Both nights.

9. Correspondence:

Mr Mick Pope
UniServe*Science
Level 5, Carslaw Building (F07)
The University of Sydney
NSW, 2006

Telephone: (02) 351 5783
Facsimile:   (02) 351 2175
Email: PhySciCH@extro.ucc.su.oz.au
World Wide Web: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/SCH/workshop/drylabs