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NMC Online Conference on Learning Objects

October 14-17, 2003 -- via the Internet

About the Conference

The Online Conference on Learning Objects launches a new form of meetings for the NMC that will be delivered entirely online through a collaboration with NMC partners iCohere and Macromedia. This unique environment will allow the NMC to explore emerging topics in an exciting new way — with participants attending from their home or office as their schedules permit, yet still interacting and participating in significant ways. Learn more...

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Conference Theme

The theme of NMC’s first online conference on Learning Objects is the application of learning objects and learning object theory to educational contexts, specifically within higher education. The program will include sessions on:

The Basics: Understanding Learning Objects
Tools & Techniques for Authoring Learning Objects
Best Practices & Practical Lessons
Successful Projects & Real-Life Examples
Trends and Issues

Keynote Speakers

	Wayne Hodgins Strategic Futurist, Director of Worldwide Learning Strategies, Autodesk Inc. President and Founder Learnativity.org
	Peter Samis Associate Curator of Education and Program Manager, Interactive Educational Technologies San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
	Ellen Wagner Director Higher Education Solutions Marketing Macromedia, Inc.

Conference Format

The conference will feature fourteen 30-minute sessions, each with a "live/interactive" component, a "presentation-on-demand" component, and a vibrant threaded discussion that will expand on and illuminate the topic. For complete details, see the Conference Program.

Attendees of these online meetings will enjoy many features commonly associated with traditional conferences, including interactive sessions from engaging presenters, “hallway” conversations, exhibitions, prize drawings, chats with exhibitors, chances to ask presenters questions, and more. Follow this link to preview the conference environment.

Technical Requirements

The conference is designed to be very easy to access. Minimum technical requirements are an Internet connection (at least 56K recommended), a current web browser, and Macromedia’s free Flash plug-in.

Windows users have the options of either Internet Explorer version 5 or later or Netscape Navigator version 6.2 or later. Mac users will need to use Netscape Navigator 6.2 or later.

Proposal Submissions

The Call for Session Proposals has ended. Proposals for Virtual Poster Sessions are still being solicited, through October 7, and can be submitted online. To submit a Poster Session proposal, follow this link to submit a poster session proposal.

Registration Fees

NMC Member Registration	$149
Non-Member Early Registration (on or before October 1, 2003)	$149
Non-Member Late Registration (after October 1, 2003)	$195

Follow this link to register online now.

Travel & Lodging Info

No need! As the conference will be held entirely online, travel costs and time spent traveling are zero! You can plan to attend from your home or office, at the time of your choosing -- the conference will be available 24 hours per day while in session.

Conference Co-Sponsors

We hope you can join us for this one-of-a-kind event! For questions or for additional information, please contact the NMC at 512 445-4200 or via email at info@nmc.org.