What:
28th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning
TEACH…LEARN…CONNECT with colleagues at this year’s conference. More than 150 learning opportunities will be presented by distance education and training professionals from around the globe. This year’s schedule also includes a wide variety of optional workshops on Wednesday, August 8 for a more in-depth experience; there’s limited workshop space, so register early to save your spot.
When:
August 8-10, 2012
Where
University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
http://www.uwex.edu/disted/conference
How:
Register by July 16 to receive the “early-bird” fees, and take advantage of the Group Discount by registering 3 or more people from your organization.
Who:
2012 Keynote Speakers:
- James Zull, Professor of Biology and of Biochemistry, Case Western Reserve University, speaking on “Applying neuroscience to educate for meaningful learning”
- Judy Brown, Mobile Learning Strategic Analyst, speaking on “Learning in hand with mobile technology”
Other highlights:
- Conference Forums on “Managing state authorization requirements,” moderated by Rick Shearer, Penn State and “Preparing instruction for mobile learning,” moderated by Rovy Bran, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Special Session on “Global Perspectives,” moderated by Curt Bonk
- Communities of Practice Groups: Administration & management, open education resources, blended/online instruction, corporate eLearning, military education & training
For more information about this year’s schedule, download the Conference Program or visit the conference website.
Dr. Tony Bates is the author of eleven books in the field of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries. Tony is a Research Associate with Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network.
