Dear All
I occasionally forward messages from Rick Reis of Stanford University - the 'Tomorrow's Professor' list (the url and address to subscribe are below) - I thought this one might be of particular interest ...
John
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Sent: 09 September 2008 22:24
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Subject: TP SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - Online Teaching & Learning Conference
TP SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Online Teaching & Learning Conference
Folks:
I'd like to tell you about a professional development opportunity occurring in October that requires NO travel. Jossey-Bass is hosting their second annual Online Teaching & Learning Conference, which is a completely online event. The conference will be October 7 & 8, with a special pre conference on social presence hosted by Fielding Graduate University, on October 6.
Conference attendees will learn practical hands-on techniques for how to effectively teach an online class coupled with a focus on adult learning. In addition each conference attendee can create an instant library by choosing three books from the Jossey-Bass Online Teaching & Learning series.
Jossey-Bass is extending a special offer to all subscribers of Tomorrow's Professor, $30 off of registration, using code jbpr3eb. This offer will end September 15.
Here's the schedule at a glance:
October 6 - Pre-Conference
* Social Presence in the Online Classroom
* Transforming a Learning Program Through a Community-Based Model of Instruction
* Teaching and Learning in Virtual Worlds
October 7
* Keynote with Cynthia Calongne: Learning in Virtual Worlds
* Enhancing Adult Motivation to Learn
* Assessing the Online Learner
* Exploring the Digital Library
* Gender, Digital Technology, Games and Learning
October 8
* Keynote with Stephen Brookfield: Developing Critical Thinkers
* Engaging the Online Learner
* Learning in Real Time
* Collaborating Online
* Conquering the Content
To find out more about the conference, and to register, go to www.onlineteachingandlearning.com
Regards,
Rick Reis
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