Conferences & Conventions
Overview
As elearning continues to grow, conferences and conventions become more critical as a means of sharing ideas and information. As any conference goer can attest, a well-planned, effective conference can shape the direction of an entire year's work.
One of the things, however, that baffles me about elearning conferences is that they are just that - conferences. As an industry, we brag about the benefits of Internet-based communication - anytime, anywhere...save travel and accommodation dollars...etc. Shouldn't we have more virtual conferences? Or is there something that physical conferences provide that virtual conferences do not?...and if so, why are we selling others on the benefit of reduced expenses for virtual training?...talk about being a cynic...sorry!
| As elearning providers, we as an industry should be the first to embrace and promote the value of virtual conferences. In fact, due to the nature of elearning...I think most elearning professionals should feel a tinge of guilt when booking a flight and accommodations to attend a conference! |
Resources
Events
& Conferences
A resource compiled and hosted by Distance
Education and Technology of UBC.
Conference
Database
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identifies worldwide conferences, seminars, workshops, and other events
of interest to distance education and related fields."
Conference
Calendar
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