Counting Down to an eLearning Extravaganza!

The Heartland eLearning Conference is only 17 days away! 

 

In just a bit more than two weeks, Lee Crocket and Alex Couros, our eLearning "Super Heroes", will be on the UCO campus to deliver high-quality, entertaining, interactive, dynamic workshops and feature addresses.   

 

That's just the beginning!  We also have an amazing lineup of eLearning "sidekicks".  Here is a small sampling of the 52 breakout sessions available throughout the two day conference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Fun, Free, Easy" Five Tools for Presenting in a New Way!

This “Fun, Free, Easy” seminar seeks to demonstrate presentation tools professors can use immediately in the classroom or for online instruction. Professors don’t struggle with gathering information to present. We do struggle finding ways to present that information in a way which engages students today. Bring a laptop for trying a few tools during the session, or come prepared to participate with your cell phone, or just watch and learn. Conference attendees with all ranges of technology experience are encouraged to attend. Ideas for both the novice and the experienced will be presented.

 

A Roadmap to LMS Selection

Pittsburg State University developed a successful strategy to facilitate the process of selecting a new LMS. Data collection and the inclusion of key users of our current LMS were vital in getting this process done in less than a year. This session will be beneficial for anyone considering adopting a new LMS or those curious to learn about the system PSU selected - Canvas by Instructure. A product assessment rubric will be shared.

 

 

Authentic Networking through Social Media

In this era where people are constantly branding themselves and over communicating how do we connect and network while being true to ourselves? This highly interactive session will focus on creating authentic networking relationships through social media such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google + plus. Common pitfalls of networking in the differing environments will be discussed and participants will walk away with practical knowledge they easily apply.

 

 

Breaking down the wall between IT and Academia

 

To be an effective eLearning institution we must first overcome the barriers that seem to be so prevalent in Higher Education. IT (Information Technology) brings us twitter, Google Apps, Cloud storage, streaming video and oh so much more. But what if we, in Academia, simply do not speak “geek?” “Geek” being that seemingly foreign language spoken by IT experts. 

 

Still not convinced?  The entire package -- pre-conference workshops, full conference access, opening reception, networking opportunities, free parking, door prizes, great vendors, breakfast and lunch each day, all located on the beautiful UCO campus -- is only $260!   Don't miss your chance - register today!