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TEKRI Seminar on Social Networks and Learning

Jun 24 2010 Published by under conference

This week, June 21 to 25, 2010, I have the pleasure of attending a doctoral seminar on Social Networks and Learning. It is sponsored by the Technology Enhanced Knowledge Research Institute at Athabasca University “to advance the conversation around current and future research.” The facilitators are Terry Anderson and George Siemens. 

Presenting the central question about why participants are attending, it can be distilled to, “What are the research questions, concerns, and opportunities around network learning?” The topic has interested researchers from around the world, as we have representation from Scotland, Armenia, Sweden, Australia, China, Portugal, USA, and Canada. Wow! Some of the session is being captured on Twitter with the tag #SNR10 (for social network research 2010). 

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Conference: ‘Rethinking e-Guidance: The changing role of technology in careers work’

Apr 02 2010 Published by under conference

Having just posted about a social media conference in Edmonton, Alberta, Canda, ‘Making Sense of Social Media in Education, Government, and the Enterprise,’ here’s one in the UK of interest! This workshop, ‘Rethinking e-Guidance: The changing role of technology in careers work,’ addresses the use of new technology in career guidance. It will be facilitated by Professor Jim Sampson and Dr. Tristam Hooley at the University of Derby on May 19, 2010. No, I don’t expect to be at this workshop.

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Conference: ‘Making Sense of Social Media in Education, Government, and the Enterprise’

Apr 02 2010 Published by under conference

This conference, organized by Athabasca University and chaired by George Siemens, will be held at Grant MacEwan University on April 25 and 26, 2010, here in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Rather than a choice of sessions, often found at conferences, delegates will be exposed to the range of social media uses. Individual panel topics address social media in 1) government 2) fundraising, non-profit and community activism 3) the corporation 4) news and journalism, and 5) education.

Let me know if you will be there!

‘Making Sense of Social Media in Education, Government, and the Enterprise’

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Distance Education Technology Symposium

Jun 17 2008 Published by under conference

June 12 to 14, 2008, was Athabasca University’s 11th Annual Distance Education Technology Symposium (DETS), held at the Delta Centre Suite Hotel in Edmonton. Having attended the first symposium in Banff, in 1998, I continued attending many, with this being my 6th. DETS is presented by the Centre for Distance Education of Athabasca University in conjunction with the Master of Distance Education (MDE) program. If you read my prior entry, you will know the connection with me as a MDE grad. Students, alumni, and others are welcome.

Events such as DETS are inspiring and tend to re-ignite passions. When it comes to teaching others and developing materials, I come alive with distance education and technology. This becomes obvious when I can spend hours working at the computer and wanting more.

The DETS agenda saw us meeting for a social the first evening, renewing and making acquaintances with faculty, staff, alumni, and current students. Friday and Saturday were packed full of presentations by faculty, alumni, and students, with one friend making the trip from Mexico City to stay at my home and make a presentation during the conference. I am not going to cover the presentations here, but it was great to see Dr Jon Baggaley’s session covering his 800 day trip to 21 Asia-Pacific countries where he was involved with distance education research and development projects.

The presence of Web 2.0 in education is certainly noted. Although not new, it is still in its infancy. Just as I am becoming more familiar with the use of Web 2.0 tools in relation to business, I look forward to following the educational applications and their effect on teaching and learning. For my part, I will be incorporating Web 2.0 and educational activities in my business, and I hope to be able to report at a future conference.

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