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TxDLA - Discover the Treasures of  Distance Learning
Galveston Island March 27-29 2007
 
Special Sessions & Keynote Speakers

Tuesday, March 27, 2007 -  8:45-10:15 am
Opening Session Keynote

Fran Solomon
Called "a Bronx-bombshell with the comedic timing of Bob Hope" by the Philadelphia Enquirer, Fran was recently recognized by the American Society of Trainers and Developers, as one of the top ten speakers in the country. She's been featured numerous times on CNN, in the Wall Street Journal and the Vancouver Sun and helped conduct research for Matt Weinstein's books, "Managing To Have Fun" and "Work Like Your Dog".  [MORE on Fran Solomon]


 Wednesday, March 28, 2007 -  8:45-10:15 am
General Session Keynote: "Distance Learning on the Front Lines"
Come join us as we honor four soldiers from Ft Hood, TX and hear their stories about taking college level courses over the internet from the front lines of "Operation Iraqi Freedom". In 2005, TxDLA awarded Bill Kinnison and the eArmyU Program the Outstanding Commitment to Excellence and Innovation in Distance Learning. eArmyU continues to bring Army Education to the forefront of the e-learning arena with a robust online learning portal and some of the most innovative and accessible distance-learning programs ever developed.

 Thursday, March 29, 2007 -  11:45-1:15 pm
Closing Session Keynote: "Learning in a Flatter World"

Photo Elliott MasieElliott Masie
What are the key challenges in the next 4 years as we rush into an even more digital and "flatter" world? How will we deal with the VUCA Forces: Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity - at the same time that we and our learners will use and demand more?

* Fingertip Knowledge
* Social Networks for Learning
* Collective and Collaborative Content
* Global Content and Context

Elliott Masie will provide a provocative view of the near future in the world of learning and implications for educators and leaders.

Elliott Masie is the head of The Learning CONSORTIUM, a collaborative of 250 global companies. He is an educational researcher and experimenter in emerging models of learning, knowledge management and on-line collaboration.  [MORE on Elliott Masie]
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