Forthcoming Conference

5th Annual Emerging Technologies for
Online Learning International Symposium
July 25-27, 2012  •  Las Vegas, NV

This joint symposium of Sloan Consortium and MERLOT is devoted to the emerging and innovative uses of technology designed to improve teaching and learning online. The program of over 160 sessions, workshops, and “unconference” session allows participants to explore the development and application of significant, innovative technologies. Symposium tracks include:

•  Digital Learning Environments & Communities

•  Accessible Learning for All

•  Evidence-based Learning and Reflection

•   Learning And Data Analytics

•  Faculty and Student Development

•  Innovation in Media and Tools

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Forthcoming Webinars

Webinars are sponsored by industry leaders and hosted by The Chronicle of Higher Education. All content presented during the event is provided by sponsors.

Learning Design: The Science Behind a Great Course
Sponsored by Pearson

Premieres: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 @ 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Today more than ever, more is being demanded of our learning designs. It's not enough to base design in well-educated, creative decisions inspired by the context of a topic, concept, or experience. The best designs are informed by data and improve over time. In this webinar, a panel of experts who represent different points of view on learning design — the researcher, the practitioner and the informed consumer — will share their experiences with learning design and its applicability in building strong education courses and programs.

What's Next for Education: The New Course Ecosystem
Sponsored by Blackboard

Premieres: Thursday, May 24, 2012 @ 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Content is not the only area in higher education undergoing transition, the mission of the learning management system (LMS) seems to be changing also. All types of content will soon be accessible within a single course experience, uniquely delivered by the learning management system. With the LMS as a new channel for digital content, instructors and students both can expect manifold benefits from greater choice in teaching materials to more options for consuming instructional content. In this webinar, institutional leaders, faculty, course designers and IT leaders will get an insightful view into the evolution of digital technology in the higher education landscape.

Archived Chronicle Webinar

Avoiding a Mid-Career Crisis:
Helping Faculty Manage Their Careers

This Webinar focuses on how institutions deal with different career stages of faculty life. Early – to mid-career faculty members face a different set of challenges than those in later career stages, and institutions must be prepared to manage the expectations of faculty who are facing a "mid-career crisis." How do institutions help faculty and staff members make the choices that will shape their institutions for the future? Meanwhile, faculty members moving "in and up" in their careers will get advice on how to navigate through the challenges they face. This special editorial webinar includes findings of the 2011 Great Colleges to Work For survey, and includes interviews with institutions who have found great success with creating positive professional development programs.

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