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
17th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning: April 10-14, 2006, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL: Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa
This conference stresses the applications of learning and motivation theory, research, and technology to higher education learning. Emphasis is on research and practice in teaching and learning with a focus on the uses of innovative learning strategies and the Internet in face-to-face blended and online courses. This year’s conference is expected to provide 350 or more faculty presentations to 1,000 attendees in all academic fields from throughout the world. There will be both 25- and 45minute presentations as well as poster sessions. Recommended attendees include higher education faculty from all disciplines, graduate students, teaching/learning center faculty members, higher education academic administrators, medicine/science/engineering professionals, and training/development staff. http://www.teachlearn.org/
11th Annual Technology, Colleges & Community (TCC) Worldwide Online Conference: April 18-20, 2006 (Online)
The theme for this conference is “Voyaging into a New Decade.” Preconference dates are April 4-6. This conference invites online attendees to share expertise, experiences, and knowledge relevant to the use of information technology in learning, teaching and academic services. This event will also be useful for novices and those interested in Internet resources for teaching and learning. This is a worldwide online conference designed for university and college practitioners including faculty, academic support staff, counselors, student services personnel, students and administrators. Like a face-to-face conference, this event follows a real-time schedule. Unlike face-to-face conferences, users are not tied to a specific geographical location, are not required to travel, include a variety of opportunities to interact with fellow participants, presenters, keynoters, conference hosts and staff, and is archived for review at a future time. http://tcc.kcc.hawaii.edu/
ASTD 2006 International Conference & Exposition: May 7-10, 2006, Dallas, TX: Dallas Convention Center
This conference, sponsored by the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) features a certificate program (May 46), preconference workshops (May 6), conference sessions (May 7-20) and an exhibit expo May-10). General session speakers include Jack Welch, former president and CEO of General Electric; Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner, best-selling authors of Freakonomics; and Brigadier General Clara L. Adams-Ender. http://astd2006.astd.org/
The Teaching Professor Conference: May 29-21, 2006, Nashville, TN: Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
“The Teaching Professor Conference 2006 offers teaching professors, faculty development professionals and administrators an excellent opportunity of thought-provoking exploration, discussion and debate.” This conference is designed for season professors in learning new teaching techniques and reviewing the latest related research, dean/chair/other faculty mentors, new faculty members, teaching assistants, or graduate assistants, and any learning center professionals charged with improving teaching and learning. The conference keynote speaker is Ken Bain, director of the New York University Center for Teaching Excellence and the author of his book What The Best College Teachers Do. http://www.teachingprofessor.com/
eLearning Africa: May 24-26, 2006, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC)
Conference themes include capacity development supported by eLearning, access and connectivity issues in Africa, localization, customization, and content development, eLearning in the fight against HIV and AIDS, cuttingedge developments aimed at Africa, policies for the promotion of eLearning, empowering traditional universities with ICT, eLearning in development cooperation and other topics. This conference will bring together deans, cirectors, and researchers from higher education, school principals, administrators, teachers and trainers, governmental senior staff, corporate trainers, human resources executives, IT managers, technology and service providers, publishers, and multimedia/software designers. http://www.elearning-africa.com/
Distance Learning Administration (DLA) 2006, June 4-7, Georgia: Jekyll Island Club Hotel
“The DLA symposiums are specifically designed for those involved or interested in the administration, management, planning, and evaluation of distance learning programs. This conference is sponsored by the University of West Georgia and The Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration. This conference is designed to address the needs of those who plan, manage, and support distance education activities. Conference topics are from introductory through advanced levels and include “the management of growth in distance education, training and support for distance instructors, support for distance students, budget and cost-benefit of distance education, marketing distance courses and programs, evaluation of distance courses and programs, distance learning ethics and copyright issues, organizational issues in distance education and striving for excellence.” http://www.westga.edu/~distance/dla2006.html
NUTN 2006: Managing and Maintaining Quality in Distance Learning, June 10-12, Minneapolis, MN: Radisson Plaza Hotel
The theme of this conference is “Benchmarking Quality in Distance Learning” in order to explore ways to maintain and manage quality. The conference focuses on the impact of change in leadership/organizations, student/ customer expectations, organizational structure, economic factors, competition, marketing approaches, the regulatory environment, and environmental factors coupled with emergency preparedness. This annual event is presented by the National University of Telecommunications Network (NUTN) in cooperation with the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) and the Sloan Consortium and will be hosted by Capella University. http://www.nutn.org/annual_event.html
ED-MEDIA 2006; World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, June 26-30, Orlando, FL: Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld
ED-MEDIA World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications is an international conference organized the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). This event serves as a multidisciplinary forum for the discussion and exchange of information on the research, development, and applications on all topics related to multimedia, hypermedia and telecommunications/distance education. Topics include infrastructure, tools/ content-oriented applications, instructor and learner roles, human-computer interaction, cases and projects, universal Web accessibility, and indigenous peoples and technology. These topics will be presented in a wide variety of formats including keynote addresses, invites panels/speakers, papers, panel discussions, posters/demonstrations, tutorials, workshops and others. http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/
International Conference on Information Communication Technology in Education (ICICTE), July 6-8, 2006, Rhodes, Greece: Capsis Hotel
Sponsored by the University of the Aegean (Rhodes, Greece) and the University College of the Fraser Valley (British Columbia, Canada). This conference seeks to address challenges and new directions presented by technological innovations in educational settings. The event offers opportunities for discussion on current thinking and practices in applications of technology to education that are enhanced by a forum that brings together a limited number of participants. Conference social events include the opening night reception, a closing “Greek Night” dinner, and three lunches, all within the context of Greek hospitality. http://www.icicte.com/isite/home/
22nd Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, August 2-4, 2006, Madison, WI: Monona Terrace
“This conference 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. The aim of this annual conference is to foster effective distance learning applications through the sharing of new knowledge, skills and developments among education and training professionals. The conference program will offer more than 150 concurrent sessions, workshops, advanced seminars, panels, keynotes, and course design showcases. The conference program and registration brochure will be available in early May.” http://www.uwex.edu/disted/conference/
Internet and Multimedia systems and Applications (IMSA) 2006, International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED) 10thAnnual conference, August 14-16, Honolulu, HI
This conference is sponsored by the International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED) and the World Modeling Simulation Forum (WMSF). “The International Conference on Internet and Multimedia Systems and Applications (IMSA 2006) is a major contact venue for research scientists, engineers, and practitioners throughout the world to present their latest research, ideas, developments, and applications in this field. IMSA 2006 aims to strengthen relations between universities, research laboratories and industry.” http://www.iasted.org/conferences/2006/hawaii/imsa.htm
