Sloan-C Now - April 2011

Sloan-C Now April 2011
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Dear Educator:

Please take a moment to review this month's Sloan-C NOW, a digest of events, information and notices of importance you won't want to miss.

IMPORTANT UPDATE - Date Change for the 17th Annual Sloan Consortium International Conference on Online Learning - Nov 9-11, 2011 (Orlando)

17th Annual Sloan Consortium International Conference on Online Learning
NEW DATES: November 9-11, 2011
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL

Please mark your calendars with our new dates – November 9-11, 2011- for this year’s Sloan-C -International Conference on Online Learning. Our new conference dates provide us with even greater opportunities to bring you the best program and events possible, including additional presentations and a special evening at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival. Details coming soon!

Make plans to join us in Orlando this November! Sign-up for conference updates to receive the latest information on the conference.

Call for Presentations Extended through June 6!

The Sloan Consortium invites you to submit a proposal for presentation and/or workshops for the 17th Annual Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning: "Online Learning, Teaching, and Research in the New Media Ecology," to be held November 9-11, 2011 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

The conference strongly encourages presentation and workshop proposals that reflect the implications for the field of specific e-learning experience and practices. We are looking for proposals that are innovative and cutting edge and will provide important take-aways for participants. Proposals that address blended learning, issues of diversity, international applications of online learning, open educational resources, social networking, online learning and community colleges, and/or K-12 online education are especially encouraged. Last year’s conference attracted 1200+ onsite and over 250 virtual participants to more than 230 presentations, as well as 60 exhibits, 40 vendor showcase sessions, 18 total pre- and post-conference workshops, keynote and plenary addresses, and a variety of other special events.


The submission deadline has been extended! Proposals must be submitted by June 6, 2011


Conference tracks highlight and demonstrate research, application and effective practices in the following areas:

  • K-12 Online Education
  • Faculty and Professional Development and Support
  • Open Educational Resources*
  • Learning Effectiveness
  • Technology and Emerging Learning Environments
  • Student Services and Learner Support
  • Leadership, Values and Society


(* The OER track is a new addition to the 2011 Program.)

 



To submit a proposal or for additional information on the conference, visit our website at www.sloanconsortium.org/aln , call (781) 583-7561, or email conference@sloanconsortium.org.

Individual Membership - 25% Off

For a limited time, we are offering Individual Membership for $90 - 25% off the regular price of $120. This offer is good through May 12th.

    • NEW - $50 discount on all 3 Sloan-C Conferences ($150 value)
    • NEW - 1 free workshop (archived, from selected list) ($345 value)
    • Free Webinars: Topical issues in online higher education ($99 each for non members)
    • 2 $150 coupons toward Sloan-C Online workshops ($300)
    • 10% discount on Sloan-C publications
    • Full Sloan-C web access: JALN, Effective Practices, Practitioner Documents from Sloan-C workshops, JobLine, Listserv, Sloan-C Commons Community Site
    • Awards: Eligibility for individual awards

 




Click here to register.

Please use the coupon code, "IND-25-98552", during the check out page of registrations.

Full Program now posted for 4th Annual Emerging Technologies for Online Learning International Symposium – July 11-13, 2011 (San Jose)

4th Annual Emerging Technologies for Online Learning International Symposium
A joint symposium of The Sloan Consortium and MERLOT
July 11-13, 2011
Fairmont Hotel, San Jose, California

The full program is now posted for this summer’s Emerging Technologies for Online Learning International Symposium. Join us in San Jose as we explore our conference theme "Empowering Next Generation Teaching." This joint symposium of The Sloan Consortium and MERLOT promises to provide attendee "real solutions" by focusing on the technologies, networking and systems that drive online learning effectiveness.

Program highlights include:



Much more to come! Watch future newsletters for additional program updates.

Interested in attending the San Jose conference but want to learn more? Join us for 2 FREE preview webinars this May!

Live Previews of the 4th Annual Emerging Technologies for Online Learning International Symposium- Onsite program preview – FREE.

Emerging technologies has the potential to improve education and we want to share all those ideas with you. We think you will find ET4OL the best conference you can attend on new and innovative technological advances especially in the area of teaching and learning tools. Join these free webinars to learn more about the conference, including program content, key featured sessions, and track overviews..

May 10, 2011 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern Time - Register now
Special focus on sessions of interest to Sloan-C members

May 24, 2011 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern Time - Register now
Special focus on sessions of interest to MERLOT partners

Planning to attend ET4OL?
    • Register now for special early bird pricing of $445 for Sloan-C members, $495 for regular attendees. Early bird pricing ends June 11.
    • Make your hotel reservations between now and June 27 to receive a special conference rate of $145/night plus tax at The Fairmont San Jose. Attendees who register through our website will have the option to receive complimentary guest room internet service throughout the conference.
    • Sign-up for updates on the ET4OL Symposium. You will be notified receive periodic updates on conference news.

 

Effective Practice Awards

Effective practices posted by May 23, 2011 will be eligible for awards to be presented at the 4th annual international symposium, Emerging Technologies for Online Learning: Empowering Next Generation Teaching in San Jose, California, July 11- 13, 2011.  Review the rubric and post your practice with evidence for its effectiveness and usefulness in various contexts.

2011 Sloan-C Webinars

Sloan-C has added webinars to its resources for educators. Webinars typically last anywhere from a half hour to an hour and a half. Most are free to Individual Members. Institutional members and non members pay a separate fee. New webinars will be added soon. Check the webinar site frequently.

Featured Webinars

FREE - SciEthics Interactive: A one-of-a-kind virtual experience for science students - April 20th, 2011 11:00 - 12:30 ET

A National Science Foundation funded project designed to create virtual simulations with a science and ethics focus. Undergraduate and graduate students will be able to experience real-world situations in the safety of a virtual environment.

Online Learning – How is it changing the K12 Educational Landscape? - May 11, 2011 3:00 - 4:30 ET

How is online learning changing the K12 educational landscape? Julie Young, President and CEO of Florida Virtual School will explain the positive impact that online learning is making in K12 public school. Young will profile programs that serve as encouraging models for wider reform, while highlighting the unique challenges and benefits in K12 vs. post-secondary learning.

FREE - Live Preview of the 4th Annual Emerging Technologies for Online Learning International Symposium- Onsite program preview (Sloan-C focus) - May 10th, 2011 3:00 - 4:00 ET

Learn more about the 4th Annual Emerging Technologies for Online Learning International Symposium, a joint symposium of Sloan Consortium and MERLOT taking place July 11-13, 2011 in San Jose, CA at The Fairmont Hotel. Emerging technologies has the potential to improve education and we want to share all those ideas with you. We think you will find ET4OL the best conference you can attend on new and innovative technological advances especially in the area of teaching and learning tools. Join this free webinar to learn more about the conference, including program content, key featured sessions, and track overviews, with a special focus on sessions of interest to Sloan-C members.

FREE - Live Preview of the 4th Annual Emerging Technologies for Online Learning International Symposium- Onsite program preview (MERLOT focus) - May 24th, 2011 3:00 - 4:00 ET

Learn more about the 4th Annual Emerging Technologies for Online Learning International Symposium, a joint symposium of Sloan Consortium and MERLOT taking place July 11-13, 2011 in San Jose, CA at The Fairmont Hotel. Emerging technologies has the potential to improve education and we want to share all those ideas with you. We think you will find ET4OL the best conference you can attend on new and innovative technological advances especially in the area of teaching and learning tools. Join this free webinar to learn more about the conference, including program content, key featured sessions, and track overviews, with a special focus on sessions of interest to MERLOT partners.


For more information or to register, please go to the webinar page.

View recordings of previous webinars.
 

Institutional Membership - More Benefits, Same Price

The reality for institutions everywhere is tighter budgets, more travel restrictions, and less available resources. Institutional Membership is for organizations that are ready to give their faculty and administrators access and discounts to resources dedicated to quality online learning at an affordable price.

New benefits are frequently added such as the Quality Scorecard for the Administration of Online Programs, a tool used to measure and quantify elements of quality within online education programs in higher education. Also new for this year are more options for the College Pass Professional Development package, which gives an institution seats to our online workshops at a bulk discount rate. We now offer a 25 and 50 seat package along with our 100 seat package for smaller institutions.

  • NEW - Quality Scorecard for evaluating your online programs: full access and use ($500 value)
  • NEW - 1 free workshop (archived, from selected list) ($345 value)
  • 20 Workshop Discounts $150 value each ($3,000 total value)
  • 10 Conference Discounts $50 value each ($500 total value)
  • Free Webinar: Topical issues in online higher education for $25/participant ($99 each for non members)
  • 10% discount on Sloan-C publications
  • Full Sloan-C web access: JALN, Effective Practices, Practitioner Documents from Sloan-C workshops, JobLine, Listserv, Sloan-C Commons Community Site
  • Awards: Eligibility for institutional awards
Institutional Member Pricing (value of over $4,000)

$1,495/Institution or Campus
$1,046.50 for HBCU schools (30% off)
$1,270.75 for Community Colleges (15% off)


To speak to a Sloan-C representative about Institutional Membership please contact Chris Dufour at cdufour@sloanconsortium.org

 


Click here to register.

The College Pass Professional Development Package - Membership Add On


Looking for a cost effective way to give your staff and faculty access to the full range of Sloan-C online workshops?


The College Pass Professional Development Package is a membership add-on that includes bulk discounted seats in the widely acclaimed Sloan-C online workshop series for one year.

    • 100, 50, or 25 seats per year in over 75 Sloan-C online workshops in a variety of key online education topics at a highly discounted price.
    • Once you purchase the College Pass, your faculty, staff or anyone you select can register for workshops using your College Pass Code. Simple.
    • Workshops are regularly priced at $345-$495. College Pass enables you to pay as little as $35 per workshop
    • Sloan-C Institutional Membership is required in order to take advantage of these savings.
Institutional Membership + CP (for non members)
Institutional Membership +CP-100 seats:  $4,990
Institutional Membership +CP-50 seats:    $3,995
Institutional Membership +CP-25 seats:    $2,995


College Pass Membership Add-On (for existing members only)
100 seats:  $3,495 ($35/seat)
50 seats:    $2,500 ($50/seat)
25 seats:    $1,500 ($60/seat)

 


Community Colleges receive a 15% discount and HBCUs receive a 30% discount.

Click here to register.

*Join the Sloan Consortium on Linkedin, Twitter & Facebook*

Stay connected with The Sloan Consortium and its members through the Sloan-C networking groups on Twitter and Linkedin. Learn what others in online education are doing as well as receive news and conference updates from the Sloan Consortium.


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2011 Sloan-C Workshop Deadline Reminders

May 2 - 22 : Basics of Asynchronous/Synchronous Blended Learning

May 4 - 20 : Using the Quality Matters Rubric to Improve Your Online Course

May 4 - 13 : Copyright Compliance for Online Educators

May 4 - 13 : Dynamic Collaboration, Discussion, and Facilitation Practices

May 11 - 27 : Getting Started: The First Step Towards Online Teaching

May 11 - 20 :Facebook Intensive: Features and Possibilities

May 18 - Jun 3 : Conference Networking with Social Media

May 25 - Jun 3 : Fair Use and the TEACH Act: A Closer Look

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