The 2005 NMC Summer Conference will provide attendees an extensive range of sessions and activities from which to choose, including keynote addresses from two outstanding speakers, Henry Jenkins (from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and Stephanie Barish (formerly director of the Annenberg Institute for Multimedia Literacy, and now with from Creative Media Collaborative); the annual Center of Excellence Awards; Five Minutes of Fame; and more than 90 informative sessions highlighting the innovative work of colleagues from around the world.

Follow the links below for more detailed information on the conference schedule, sessions & speakers, special activities and times.

•	Complete 2005 Conference Program
•	Conference at a Glance
•	Special Activities
•	2005 Summer Conference Video

Keynote Speakers
	Opening Plenary Session Media Literacy: Who Needs It?!! Henry Jenkins Massachusetts Institute of Technology
	Closing Plenary Session Beyond Words Stephanie Barish Creative Media Collaborative

From the multimedia novice to the professional, this special three-day institute is a great introduction to working with digital imaging and digital video software while learning the essential elements of effective storytelling at the same time. The institute, which will run from Monday, June 13 through Wednesday June 15, 2005, includes hands-on instruction in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Elements, and in script and storyboard development. Center for Digital Storytelling Staff will provide each attendee with specific assistance on their projects, including design, scripting, and other issues regarding the use of the digital storytelling. Click here to learn more about the Digital Storytelling Institute.

These extended-length workshops provide attendees the chance to explore a topic in depth or participate in hands-on training in a variety of new software programs. Preconference Workshops require advance registration and payment of a special fee in addition to the normal Summer Conference registration fees. All preconference sessions will be held Wednesday, June 15, 2005. To learn more about the 2005 Preconference Workshops Click Here.

This year the Center of Excellence Awards and the Five Minutes of Fame sessions will be held within the same plenary session, on Friday, June 17, 2005. The session will begin by recognizing the extraordinary contributions of NMC member instructions with the Center of Excellence Awards, and then continuing to celebrate the achievements of member campuses in the fast-paced Five Minutes of Fame. In this trademark NMC event, presenters have only five minutes to tell their remarkable stories -- and if they run out of time -- a gong will signal that their "Five Minutes of Fame" is up! This unusual session is fast, fun, and a great overview of some fantastic work taking place on a dozen campuses!