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February 04, 2008

Last Chance to Save $50 on ODCE 2008 Conference

There are only a few days left to save $50 off regular conference rates for the Ohio Digital Commons for Education 2008 Conference. Registrations must be received by February 7 to receive the discount. View the schedule, find out more about the sessions, and register for the conference online at the ODCE 2008 Web site.

Register today to ensure your access to the great learning opportunities at ODCE 2008, including:

  1. Affordable, hands-on training via a pre-conference workshop on Sunday, March 2. Choose from: Second Life Bootcamp; Introduction to Multimedia Production for Classroom; Web-Based and Distance Instruction; Redesigning Courses Using the NCAT Approach; Integrating Quality Matters in the Course Development Process; and Social Networking for Dummies!

  2. Two intriguing keynote sessions on the future of Ohio higher education. Learn more about The University System of Ohio and its master plan from Chancellor Eric Fingerhut on Monday, March 3. Go to the Ohio Education Panel on March 4 and hear a range of Ohio voices discuss key issues facing Ohio higher education.

  3. More than 45 engaging sessions covering the topics educators, librarians, administrators and technology gurus care about today, including: Today's Digital Tools for Enhancing Future Learning; Educating World Citizens: What Does It Mean?; Teaching with Digital Texts: Comparative Experiences from the Field; How Do You Teach the Teachers? Supporting Faculty Use of Instructional Technology; Second Life in Context; Creating the BEST Online Course Ever; Stranger in the Library: Creating Digital Fluency in a Most Unexpected Place; and much more.

  4. Innovation Island: A showcase of the innovative ways Ohio institutions are using technology for teaching and learning with exhibits on virtual worlds, podcasts, learning objects, lab experience at a distance, developing digital content and more. (March 3, 4:30-5:30 p.m.)

  5. Great ideas from high school teachers and students on how to engage more students in STEM disciplines at the Preparing Students to Succeed in STEM Disciplines poster sessions and several intriguing sessions (March 3). Both high school teachers looking for ideas, as well as college and university administrators wanting tips on recruiting more STEM students, should attend. (special conference rate available for high school teachers and students)

ODCE 2008 will be held March 2-4, 2008 at the Hilton Columbus, at Easton Town Center, in Columbus, Ohio.

Posted by Candi Clevenger at February 4, 2008 10:43 AM