5th Annual Sloan Consortium/MERLOT Emerging Technologies for Online Learning International Symposium
July 25-27, 2012
The Venetian and Palazzo Resort – Las Vegas, Nevada
This joint symposium of Sloan Consortium and MERLOT is devoted to the emerging and innovative uses of technology designed to improve teaching and learning online. What started as a small gathering of technology and online professionals has blossomed into one of the leading conferences for examining the application of online and blended tools and instruction. The program of over 160 sessions, workshops, and an “unconference” session allows participants to explore the development and application of significant, innovative technologies.
http://sloanconsortium.org/et4online
18th Annual Sloan Consortium International Conference on Online Learning
October 10-12, 2012
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort – Orlando, Florida
Participants at the 18th Annual Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning will analyze research, problem-solve, exchange ideas, and explore effective strategies about online learning. The conference provides the opportunity for instructors and faculty members, instructional designers, student advisors, administrative leaders, and researchers to share best practices, strategic considerations, models of practice, and challenges revealed through experiences in practice and research.
Attendees will be able to attend three days of sessions including pre-conference workshops, keynote address, plenary sessions, information sessions, featured sessions, best-in-track sessions, poster presentations, and vendor showcase sessions.
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.
