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Three GREAT (and Free) Virtual Conferences Where You Can Attend, Present, or Volunteer!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

The conference general information page is HERE and call for presentation proposals and instructions for Learning 2.0 Huge thank to the School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) at San José State University, the founding conference sponsor! The conference will also include an all-day virtual unconference (SocialEdCon online!)

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Storms over liberal education: notes on the 2016 AAC&U conference

Bryan Alexander

I kicked things off with a survey of major technological developments in a very top level way, then dived into specific, currently used digital tools (the LMS, ePortfolios, video, robotics, big data, social media, 3d printing, etc.). I had two measly slides for ePortfolios, the main thrust of which was “go to AAEEBL !”,

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Testing and the future of education: Anya Kamenetz on Future Trends Forum #6

Bryan Alexander

One example: eportfolios dropped in one case because doing them decently was seen as too onerous. Anya asked us instead to see eportfolios as integrated into learning, and saving time from testing. This works in a low-stakes settings, like a MOOC. To be done well, CBE needs more work – more people, more time?

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The Free Learning 2.0 Conference: Great Keynotes and Sessions and YOU!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

To receive more information about volunteering, please join the volunteer group HERE. They help to make sure that beginning presenters feel comfortable knowing someone is there in the virtual room to help, and they also provide encouragement to presenters and attendees. Special volunteer training is provided!

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2013 Global Education Conference Kicks Off Today - List of Sessions

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

General information is posted here. Information about certificates for volunteers, presenters, and attendees is here. Indeed, this is a great idea to to have virtual conferences to increase awareness and spread information." Quick Notes: We''re also always looking for volunteer session moderators--join us here. Martinez H.

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Week of August 29, 2011 - Live and Interactive Webinars in Blackboard Collaborate

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

link] The 2011 Worldwide Virtual Library Conference November 2 - 3, All Free, All Online in Blackboard Collaborate Submit to present or to be kept informed at [link] EPCOP MOOC WEBINAR ( Australia Series ) Wed 31 Aug 06:00AM New York / Wed 31 Aug 10:00AM GMT / Wed 31 Aug 08:00PM Sydney Coach Carole.

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20 years in e-learning

Mark Smithers

Universities buy digital repositories, collaboration tools, eportfolios, lecture capture tools, anti-plagiarism tools and all manner of online stuff that promises a beautiful user interface that will allow content to be created quickly and easily. But it doesn’t happen. It’s not.

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