Description

Conference Objectives

     Teach

• Discuss critical success factors and innovative practices in online/distance education and training.
• Examine the key components of effective applications: needs analysis, course design, teaching methods, active learning, learner support, management, policy, and evaluation.
• Share successful approaches, strategies, and techniques.
• Identify active teaching/learning methods for effective engagement, motivation, and performance outcomes.
• Discuss major issues, new developments, and trends.

     Learn

• Reflect on progress made in online/distance education.
• Consider future possibilities for online/distance education.
• Increase knowledge about teaching/training related to online/distance education.

     Connect

• Facilitate networking among online/distance educators, practitioners and administrators.
• Share program resources via technology (e.g., print, audio, video, multimedia, and the Internet).