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May 18, 2013

Sloan-C Conference Deadlines May 20th

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10th Annual Sloan Consortium
Blended Learning Conference and Workshop

July 8-9, 2013 – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Early Bird Registration ends May 20, 2013
(Save $50)
Additional discounts apply for Sloan-C members and University of Wisconsin system attendees.

This year’s conference theme, Trend to Blend: Lessons from the Field, reflects a renewed interest in blended learning while emphasizing the importance of research and proven effective practices of the past decade in guiding our future.

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19th Annual Sloan Consortium International Conference
on Online Learning

November 20-22, 2013 – Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort – Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Call for Presentations: Deadline May 20th

The theme of this year’s conference is “Online Learning: A Universe of Opportunities.” We are looking for proposals that are innovative and cutting edge and will provide important take-aways for participants. Proposals that address blended learning, issues of diversity, international applications of online learning, open educational resources, social networking, online learning and community colleges, and/or K-12 online education are especially encouraged. Read more.

Need help with your submission? Check out theFive Tips on How to Submit a Successful Conference Proposalrecording.

Early Bird registration rates through Sept 20.

SUBMIT PROPOSAL

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May 16, 2013

Keynote Speakers – Pam Moran and Will Richardson

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Keynote Speakers
Pam Moran
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Will Richardson

This year’s Martin Institute Conference on June 12 – 13 will feature a diverse and fascinating speaker group. Just as the conference attendees come from public, private, charter schools, urban, suburban, large, small, varied in their grade distributions, the conference speakers come from a variety of schools from all over the country and Argentina.

We are fortunate to have gathered such diverse perspectives, talent, experience, and interests all to the same conference.


twitter-3Here is a list of our speakers this year and their twitter accounts. Start following them to rev up your professional network in advance of our conference!


Pam Moran

Pam Moran is the the Superintendent of the Albemarle County Public Schools in Virginia. She has worked in every level of K-12 education, teaching science in high school and middle school, serving as a secondary assistant principal and an elementary principal, and as adjunct faculty for the University of Virginia. She has led curricular and professional development, and now supports a 13,000 student school division covering 726 square miles.

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Will Richardson

Will Richardson is a former public school educator of 22 years and co-founded Powerful Learning Practice, a unique professional development program that has mentored over 3,000 teachers worldwide in the last three years. He considers himself an evangelist for the use of internet technologies in support of learning and connecting for students, teachers, and school leaders. Richardson is also a prolific author.

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Memphis, TN 38111

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Visit our online schedule to browse this year’s workshops and speaker bios.


Registration

Timeline Cost
Registration April 16 – June 1 $150.00
Late Registration June 1 and later $195.00

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May 15, 2013

iNACOL Symposium: Registration Now Open

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2013 iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium

Dear Michael,

Early bird discounted registration is now open for the iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium, formerly the Virtual School Symposium (VSS) , to be held October 27-30, 2013 in Orlando, FL. The iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium is the premier education conference for leaders shaping the future of K-12 online and blended learning, and includes a new, specialized focus on competency-based learning programs. The theme of this year’s iNACOL symposium will be Transforming Education to Student-Centered Learning.
 
More than 2,000 participants – educators, school/district/state education leaders, policymakers, researchers, philanthropists, and entrepreneurs – will convene to attend more than 200 sessions highlighting the cutting-edge work in K-12 blended and online education across the country and globe. This gathering of education leaders provides unparalleled opportunities for professional development, think-tank sessions, discussion groups and networking.
 

Take advantage of “early bird” registration discounts for the Symposium. You may also register for in-depth full-day and half-day pre-conference workshop offerings. Registration is now open with early registration discounts offered through August 26, 2013.

Please register online at http://www.inacol.org/events/symposium/registration/. The iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium will be held at the Swan and Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL (Orlando). To learn more about the hotel and to guarantee your room reservations please visit the Travel and Hotel section of the Symposium website. For more information about the iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium, please visit http://www.inacol.org/events/symposium/.

 

For questions, please contact Tracy Breithaupt, iNACOL Events Manager, at tbreithaupt@inacol.org.

 

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Dr. Wallace Boston to Keynote at NUTN’s Network 2013 Conference

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NUTN Network 2013 Closing Keynote 
September 16-18, 2013 | Albuquerque, New Mexico

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NUTN Network  welcomes Dr.Wallace Boston as the closing keynote of our Network 2013 conference.

Dr. Wallace E. Boston was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of American Public University System (APUS) and its parent company, American Public Education, Inc. in July 2004. He joined APUS as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2002.

Dr. Boston guided APUS through its successful initial accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association in 2006 and ten-year reaccreditation in 2011. In November 2007, Dr. Boston led the parent company of APUS, American Public Education, Inc. (APEI), to an initial public offering on the NASDAQ Exchange. During his tenure, APUS has grown to over 100,000 students majoring in 88 degree programs. Dr. Boston has authored and co-authored papers on the topic of online post-secondary student retention.

Dr. Boston is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Management Accountant. He earned an A.B. degree in History from Duke University, an MBA in Marketing and Accounting from Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business Administration, and a Doctorate in Higher Education Management from the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. In 2008, the Board of Trustees of APUS awarded him a Doctorate in Business Administration, honoris causa.

Boston’s keynote will close NUTN’s upcoming Network 2013 conference September 16-18, 2013, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
NUTN Network 2013 will bring together innovative and emerging leaders within one of the world’s most dynamic, knowledge-based industries as we network in small and large group discussions about where higher education is moving and how to succeed. Presenters will include college and university presidents, entrepreneurs, funders, the media, accrediting agencies and online providers.
And don’t wait until Albuquerque to join the conversation, it’s already started on LinkedIn: http://linkd.in/ULbLp9

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The National University Technology Network (NUTN) provides networking and professional development opportunities for innovative leaders in the advancement of teaching and learning. Given the extraordinary challenges and opportunities for higher education in ever-changing environments, NUTN NETWORK 2013 focuses on the key elements of Learning/Technology/Innovation, their interrelationships, support and models for effectiveness and success.
NUTN @ The LeCroy Center, Dallas County Community College District | 9596 Walnut Street | Dallas | TX | 75243

May 14, 2013

Sloan-C Blended Conference Preview Webinar: Virtual Attendee Option

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FREE WEBINAR

May 15, 2013 (2-3 pm ET)

Live Preview of the 10th Annual Sloan-C Blended Learning Conference & Workshop (July 8-9, Milwaukee) - Virtual Attendee Option

No travel funds? Unable to find time in your busy schedule to attend an onsite conference? No problem – attend virtually!

Virtual attendees get thirty (30) presentations live-webcast from the conference, including interactive workshops, keynote address, plenary panel, best-in-track presentations, featured sessions, information sessions, and Unconference sessions.

Join this free webinar to learn more about the virtual attendee option and live webcast program, including an overview of the conference, program content for the sessions being streamed live from the onsite conference in Milwaukee, how to register and access the live stream sessions, how to view the on-demand recordings post-conference and more.

REGISTER

Why Attend Virtually?
Participate in the event despite schedule or budget restraints.

Virtual schedule provides excellent breadth and depth of the program.

View live webcast or on-demand recordings.

Be a true participant of the conference with live discussions and Q & A.

 


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