Mid-South Technology Conference invitation

From Cleon Franklin:

I would also like to extend an invitation to you, my classmates & other students, and your colleagues to attend or present at the Mid-South Technology Conference on December 6-7. All information can be viewed at http://www.mcsk12.net/TechConference/index.asp There is no charge to attend.
Thanks,

Cleon

Cleon Franklin
Coordinator, Instructional Technology
Memphis City Schools
2397 Avery Avenue, Suite 250
Memphis, Tennessee 38112
Phone: 901.416.2933
Fax: 901.416.5332
E-mail: franklinCl

Mid-South Technology Conference invitation

From Cleon Franklin:

I would also like to extend an invitation to you, my classmates & other students, and your colleagues to attend or present at the Mid-South Technology Conference on December 6-7. All information can be viewed at http://www.mcsk12.net/TechConference/index.asp There is no charge to attend.
Thanks,

Cleon

Cleon Franklin
Coordinator, Instructional Technology
Memphis City Schools
2397 Avery Avenue, Suite 250
Memphis, Tennessee 38112
Phone: 901.416.2933
Fax: 901.416.5332
E-mail: franklinCl

call for papers about using social media for learning

Dear colleague,

The inaugural issue of the International Journal of Social Media and Interactive Learning Environments (http://www.inderscience.com/ijsmile) is nearly out. The papers which have been accepted for publication are listed on the web site (click here). Now we are seeking scholarly manuscripts for the forthcoming issues.

You are cordially invited to contribute a relevant, original research paper for publication in this journal. Your views and expertise in using technologies for teaching and learning would be beneficial to other researchers.

The topics may include: social networking sites and web 2.0 tools for learning; issues and concerns with using social media for learning; or web-based collaborative and interactive learning.

Manuscripts can be submitted via the online submission system: http://www.inderscience.com/info/ingeneral/cfpsub.php?jcode=ijsmile

Looking forward to your submission.
Best regards,

Dr. Qiyun Wang
Editor-in-chief
International Journal of Social Media and Interactive Learning Environments

call for papers about using social media for learning

Dear colleague,

The inaugural issue of the International Journal of Social Media and Interactive Learning Environments (http://www.inderscience.com/ijsmile) is nearly out. The papers which have been accepted for publication are listed on the web site (click here). Now we are seeking scholarly manuscripts for the forthcoming issues.

You are cordially invited to contribute a relevant, original research paper for publication in this journal. Your views and expertise in using technologies for teaching and learning would be beneficial to other researchers.

The topics may include: social networking sites and web 2.0 tools for learning; issues and concerns with using social media for learning; or web-based collaborative and interactive learning.

Manuscripts can be submitted via the online submission system: http://www.inderscience.com/info/ingeneral/cfpsub.php?jcode=ijsmile

Looking forward to your submission.
Best regards,

Dr. Qiyun Wang
Editor-in-chief
International Journal of Social Media and Interactive Learning Environments

2012 AECT GSA Virtual Conference (Sept. 21st)

AECT’s Graduate Student Assembly

invites you to the

2012 GSA Virtual Conference

September 21, 2012 | Time: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM (EDT)

Whether you’ve attended the AECT Annual Convention in the past or not, the 2012 GSA Virtual Conference is an event you won’t want to miss.

Beginning with an opening keynote from Dr. Marc Childress, AECT President-Elect and the Convention Planner, this event will provide a broad overview of what you can expect in Louisville at the 2012 AECT Annual Convention this October 30-November 3. The afternoon keynote will feature Dr. Monica Tracey of Wayne State University with her popular presentation over how you can make the most of your conference experience. Sessions during the day will include details from the different AECT divisions regarding the convention sessions, awards, and events that they have planned. The virtual conference will conclude with your GSA executive officers talking about the exciting panel discussions and social events we have planned, including Flickr with the Stars and the new Conference Mentor program.

For more information, visit the GSA website:http://www.aect.org/GSA/wp/?page_id=256

To attend the event, use the following link: http://uga2.wimba.com/launcher.cgi?room=gsavc

For any questions, contact GSA President-Elect Tonia Dousay at teedee@uga.edu

Webinar with Dr. David Jonassen (June 26th)

This is going to be very cool:

The AECT Graduate Student Assembly

in partnership with

The Design & Development Division

presents a webinar on

Designing for Problem Solving

With

Dr. David Jonassen

Distinguished Professor of Learning Technologies at the University of Missouri

June 26, 2012 | Time: 11:00 AM (CST)

Please register at: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/oolqcllfuspa

For any questions contact AECT GSA representative for Design & Development Division,

Colin Gray at comgray@indiana.edu

STEM Programs in Florida – Exploring careers in science, technology, engineering, math & medicine

Dear IDT,

I wanted to share with you the following event today Friday at noon at Room 302 – Engineering Technology Building. I am hosting this visitor as part of the IEEE Memphis speaker series. Please forward to others that might want to attend.

Thanks

Yuri Quintana

St. Jude

You are invited to the following talk sponsored buy IEEE Memphis and the University of Memphis.

Talk Title: Explore careers in science, technology, engineering, math & medicine – Industry, Government and Academia

Ben Amaba, PhD, PE, CPIM®, LEED® AP
Worldwide Executive – Complex Systems – IBM Rational Software

Hear and discuss work with Dr. Ben Amaba on what the State of Florida is doing regarding careers in science, technology, engineering, math & medicine through collaboration with Industry, Government and Academia . Collaboration’s power in linking, consolidating and analyzing business and technology have reaped benefits repeatedly for governments, industry, and citizens. By collaborating we advance public welfare, security and safety for a solid future. What can we be doing by learning from others?