The following conferences may be of interest to the readers of the Quarterly Review of Distance Education. Recommendations for conferences to be listed in future issues may be sent to: burmeist@nova.edu
Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning 21st). August 3-5, 2005. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin-Madison
“The Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning is recognized internationally for the quality and integrity of its program. Each year the conference provides a forum for the exchange of information on distance education and training. The conference addresses the needs of educators, trainers, managers, and designers from throughout the world who are involved in the application of technology to the teaching and learning process and in the planning, administration, and management of distance education programs.” http://www.uwex.edu/disted/conference/
Distance Learning and Web Engineering 5th International Conference. August 23-25, 2005. Corfu, Greece: Corfu Holiday Palace
Topics include Web-based education, virtual schools, intelligent teachers, Web examinations, E-democracy, distributed computing and databases as well as many other relevant topics.
Association for Learning Technology 2005 12th International Conference. September 6-8, 2005. Manchester, England: University of Manchester
The theme of this year’s conference is “Exploring the frontiers of e-learning: borders, outposts, and migration.”
TechLearn 2005. September 25-28, 2005. Las Vegas, NV: Bellagio Hotel
“Researched and developed with learning practitioners, TechLearn offers more than 150 sessions tackling the most pressing issues in technology-based learning, skills development and workforce performance improvement. Drawing on the insights and experience of the top thinkers in our field, TechLearn’s keynote presentations, mega sessions, practitioner-led dialogs, and technology-driven supplier sessions are designed to provide the information and advice you need to optimize organizational performance.”
Southeastern Scholarship Conference on E-Learning. September 30-October 1, 2005. Macon, Georgia: Macon State College
“The purpose of the Southeastern Scholarship Conference on e-Learning is to provide an opportunity in our region not currently available for faculty in all academic disciplines to come together and share scholarship of teaching and research in the specific area of e-Learning. It is designed for participants from the novice to the advanced veteran in e-Learning. It is our hope to bring participants from all over Georgia and the southeast annually in order to dramatically enhance the opportunities for sharing e-learning topics.”
Teaching at a Distance: From Concept to Practice. October 2-November 5, 2005. Online
An online interactive workshop, this conference involves “five weeks of exciting online interaction with colleagues involved in distance education from all over the world. Join Joe Levine (Michigan State University, Michigan), Jose Chotguis (Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil) and Stanley Mpofu (International Consulting Services, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe) for an active look at the world of distance education. Modeling the very best in distance education pedagogy, Teaching At A Distance: From Concept to Practice involves you in every aspect of distance education by involving you as a distance education learner. This workshop is designed to let you experience distance education as you learn about distance education. Video presentations, targeted readings, asynchronous discussions, selfassessments and other learning resources designed to make distance education come alive for you.”
DLI 2005: 6th Distance Learning and the Internet Conference. October 4-7, 2005. Vladivostok, Russia.
“This major international conference will explore global issues in distance and distributed learning with a special emphasis on issues of concern to Pacific Rim universities. The conference will be attended by representatives of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities, a consortium of 36 leading universities of the Pacific Rim. Speakers from other universities are also welcome to this conference.”
EDUCAUSE Annual Conference 2005. October 18-21, 2005. Orlando, FL: Orange County Convention Center
“The size and scope of the annual conference ensure that you have a wealth of choices and will return to your campus with fresh ideas and useful information, as well as a stronger network of colleagues in the field. As the premier information technology gathering for higher education, this event draws attendees from all professional levels, from all sizes and types of institutions, and from across the United States and around the world. Focused on the theme “Transforming the Academy: Dreams and Reality,” the diverse program offers a variety of ways to gather information, engage with colleagues, and hear from leading figures in the field—including preconference seminars; track sessions; poster sessions; small group meetings; and corporate exhibits, presentations, and workshops.”
Conference on Information Technology 2005. October 23-26, 2005. Dallas, TX: Wyndham Anatole Hotel
“The League for Innovation's annual Conference on Information Technology offers a diverse program and cutting edge exposition exploring the intelligent application of information technology in community and technical colleges.”
E-Learn 2005. October 24-28, 2005. Vancouver, Canada: The Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
“This World Conference on E-learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education is an international event organized by the Association for the Advancement of computing in Education and is co-sponsored by the International Journal on E-Learning. This annual conference serves as a multidisciplinary forum for the exchange of information on research, development, and applications of all topics related to e-learning in the corporate, government, healthcare, and higher education sectors.”
Exploring the Vision. October 18-22, 2005. Orlando, Florida: Coronado Springs Resort, Disney Property
“This annual international convention is sponsored by AECT, the only international professional organization dedicated to the improvement of learning through the use of a full range of media and instructional technology. Its purpose is to enhance the professional skills of its members and to assist them in dealing effectively with advances in educational technology.”
Increasing Enrollment and Retention Via Technology: Strategies for Online and Face-to-Face Learning. October 26-28, 2005. Boulder, CO: St. Julien Hotel and Spa
“The new generation of students wants education to be convenient, seamless, and accessible. They want increased access, opportunity, and options available 24/7. Using technology is essential in getting them interested in your institution and convincing them to stay. Whether you work in an online or a face-to-face learning environment, the enrollment management and technology strategies presented at this conference will prove instrumental to the success of your institution.”
Learning 2005. October 30-Nov. 2, 2005. Orlando, FL
“Learning 2005 is the gathering of the expanding field of professionals interested in and intrigued by LEARNING. I invite you to join me in creating the next generation of a conference focused on the wide, wide world of learning. The world does not need another training or e-Learning trade show. We need to better understand how our workforce (and customers) will LEARN in this changing world.”
WCET (Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications) 17th Annual Conference. November 2-5, 2005. New Orleans, LA: Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
“In response to the increasing demands on higher education, institutions are finding creative ways to use e-Learning and other technology-supported services. Can some of the best practices from institutions around the world inspire a new image for higher education in a global economy? Can we develop a cohesive vision for a new academic ecosystem that incorporates what we have discovered about e-learning, both from our past errors and “e-llusions” and our current successes in policy, pedagogy, and services?” This conference addresses these questions and more.
E-Activities, 4th International Conference. November 17-19, 2005. Miami, FL: Don Shula Hotel (Miami Lakes)
Topics include e-learning, e-communities, e-commerce, e-management, e-marketing, e-governance, e-health, and tele-working.
Sloan-C 11th International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks. November 17-19, 2005. Orlando, FL: The Rosen Centre Hotel
“Asynchronous learning networks (ALNs) are helping to transform education and training from site-based, time-bound experiences to anytime-anywhere online learning environments. By connecting learners with each other, with their instructors, and with a wide range of resources, ALNs allow a high degree of interaction and collaboration. This conference, which will provide the latest information on asynchronous learning programs, processes, packages, and protocols, is geared to both experienced professionals and interested newcomers to online learning who hail from a variety of work sectors, including higher education, continuing education, business, government, health care, professional associations, and nonprofit organizations.”
