
We just saved the University of Memphis a lot of money...
Travel to Greenville, NC for 3-5 advisors FREE
Conference cost two day conference for 3-5 advisors FREE
Food, hotel, incidentals FREE
Attending a Virtual Conference...wait for it...PRICELESS!
We did pay $20.00 total institutional registration cost, and the leftover Chex Mix and Tootsie Roll Pops in my office were a nice plus, but we attended this great two day conference for FREE. If you didn't hear about the East Carolina University sponsored event, you may find out more about it at the social networking site, Ning, and by visiting the conference website in Ning. Many of the presentations consisted of a video podcast and a discussion area, and these were made available early on Thursday November 19. Friday November 20 was a morning of live presentations in a mediasite enabled classroom at East Carolina University. The presenters and panels were on camera live. What we saw on our end, at our desks, was the live video (like TV) and a content window. One presentation ran a power point in that window; another one just had the names of the panel participants. Questions came in from the online audience throughout the presentations.
This was a rich opportunity to participate in professional development that fit this busy time of year. We didn't have time to travel even if we did have the money. Taking a two hour break from appointments, while still being able to work at the desk and listen/watch turned out to be a great way to spend a morning.
Sure we all love the networking and the opportunity to get away from the office when we go to a conference. I get it. Believe me I am the first to have my rolling suitcase packed. But we can do more if we diversify the ways in which we consume/receive professional development.
Visit the site and see what you missed. The video podcasts, discussions, and powerpoint slides will be available until May 2010.
Travel to Greenville, NC for 3-5 advisors FREE
Conference cost two day conference for 3-5 advisors FREE
Food, hotel, incidentals FREE
Attending a Virtual Conference...wait for it...PRICELESS!
We did pay $20.00 total institutional registration cost, and the leftover Chex Mix and Tootsie Roll Pops in my office were a nice plus, but we attended this great two day conference for FREE. If you didn't hear about the East Carolina University sponsored event, you may find out more about it at the social networking site, Ning, and by visiting the conference website in Ning. Many of the presentations consisted of a video podcast and a discussion area, and these were made available early on Thursday November 19. Friday November 20 was a morning of live presentations in a mediasite enabled classroom at East Carolina University. The presenters and panels were on camera live. What we saw on our end, at our desks, was the live video (like TV) and a content window. One presentation ran a power point in that window; another one just had the names of the panel participants. Questions came in from the online audience throughout the presentations.
This was a rich opportunity to participate in professional development that fit this busy time of year. We didn't have time to travel even if we did have the money. Taking a two hour break from appointments, while still being able to work at the desk and listen/watch turned out to be a great way to spend a morning.
Sure we all love the networking and the opportunity to get away from the office when we go to a conference. I get it. Believe me I am the first to have my rolling suitcase packed. But we can do more if we diversify the ways in which we consume/receive professional development.
Visit the site and see what you missed. The video podcasts, discussions, and powerpoint slides will be available until May 2010.
