eLearning Summit 2014

Making plans for the summer?  Attend a generationally savvy conference that will equip you to enhance learning and integrate open, online, and opportunity-rich technology! Minnesota's eLearning Summit 2014 is ready to deliver two powerful days for educators July 30-31 on the beautiful University of Northwestern campus (St. Paul). The Summit:

• You and your colleagues are invited to join the conversations surrounding Open. Online. Opportunity as the MN eLearning Summit once again brings together K-12 and post-secondary educators, public and private sectors throughout the state and beyond.
• You will have opportunity to explore "all things digital" when it comes to online learning, electronic portfolios, digital resources, you name it.
• You will engage in presentations and conversations that promote the use of technology in teaching and learning.
• You will find that the Summit is an affordable, accessible, and highly beneficial conference conveniently located on the University of Northwestern - St. Paul campus.

Keynote Speakers: Cable Green (Creative Commons) and Robbie Melton (Tennessee Board of Regents) [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"785","attributes":{"class":"media-image alignright size-full wp-image-453","typeof":"foaf:Image","style":"","width":"115","height":"115","alt":"eLearningCable"}}]]Cable is an advocate for open policies that promote free and open education materials and will be presenting on Open, Online and Digital: the Opportunity. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"786","attributes":{"class":"media-image alignright size-full wp-image-454","typeof":"foaf:Image","style":"","width":"115","height":"115","alt":"eLearningRobbie"}}]]Robbie is a mobile education innovator and will present on Education On-Demand - In your Hands.  Learn about the latest innovation and best practices regarding the use of mobile devises, apps, emerging technologies for enhancing teaching and learning in higher education. These dynamic, engaging, and relevant keynoters are worth seeing and hearing first hand! Call for Proposals: We are seeking presenters from K-12 and post-secondary education, public and private sectors to bring what you know; share what you have; and generate vibrant discussion by submitting a proposal to lead an interactive breakout sessions, provide a poster session, or showcase innovative technology. Submit your presentation idea for the Summit today at Conference Call for Proposals. Proposal deadline:  March 14, 2014 If you have questions about Summit session proposals, please contact one of the conference program co-chairs:

Mary Mehsikomer Email: mary.mehsikomer@ties.k12.mn.us

Deborah W. Proctor, Ph.D. Email:  deborah.proctor@state.mn.us

Register for the Summit:

• Register by April 30 and take advantage of early registration discounts.
• Summit session presenters, K-12 educators, and students (bachelors, masters, doctoral) are eligible for significant discounts and scholarships.
• Group Rates: Because your institution will benefit most from Summit information when a team of colleagues attend the Summit together, we provide group discounts (teams of 5 or more.) Please plan now to register as an institution team for Summit 2014.

Conference registration includes access to all Summit events, materials, meals, and parking. Inexpensive on-campus lodging is also available on the host-university campus for those outside of the metro area. Please contact us to request additional information on the conference, registration and submit a session or workshop proposal. To whet your interest in the 2014 Summit, check out recordings of the 2013 keynote speakers.