General Information

2008 MN e-Learning Summit – Purpose and Features
Held every two years, the Minnesota e-Learning Summit is THE EVENT for gathering the information and resources needed to keep up-to-date on the latest developments related to e-learning.

1:00-5:00 pm - Wednesday, May 21
Hands-on Computer Labs providing instruction on educational games and software.

8:30 am - 4:30 pm - Thursday, May 22
Keynote address from a nationally recognized expert in the field of e-learning
One-hour concurrent sessions featuring five tracks and 20 presentations
Vendor exhibit showcasing the latest 3-learning technologies, products and services

Who Attends
The Summit is for anyone involved with or interested in e-learning. Positions include:

• Administrators/senior management
• Library directors and staff
  
• Technology managers and staff
• Educators at all levels
  

2006 Summit Attendee Profile (The information below is based on actual attendance at the 2006 Summit.)

Administrators and Senior Management, including:

• University Chancellors & Vice Chancellors
  
• University Provosts
  
• College Presidents & Vice Presidents
  
• College Deans – Academic, Distance Education, Technology, Virtual Campus, Learning Resources, Health & Human Services, etc.
  
• Directors – Executive, Technology, e-learning, Finance, Digital, District Media, Instructional Technology, Library Services, Digital Strategies, Distance Education, Web Development, Evaluation of Student Achievement
  
• Managers – Business, IT/MIS, Media, Data, Electronic Services, Network, Website, Distance Education, Instructional Services, etc
  
• Superintendents & Assistant Superintendents
  
• Principals & Assistant Principals
  

Technology Managers and Staff, including:

• Analysts & Architects
  
• Researchers
  
• Media Specialists
  
• Enterprise Application
  
• Network Managers
  
• Instructional Technology Consultants
  
• Technology Coordinators
  
• Media Specialists
  
• Web Site Managers
  
• Project Planners
  
• Technology Integration
  
• IS Consultants & Advisors
  

Educators, Instructors & Librarians, including:

• Professors & Assistant Professors
  
• Online & Web Based Instructors
  
• University & College Faculty
  
• Online Learning Coordinators
  
• K-12 Teachers
  
• Program Coordinators
  
• Librarians
  
• Instructional Designers
  
• Curriculum Specialists
  

Registration Fees

$49 Wednesday only (half-day tutorials and computer labs)
$99 Thursday only (keynote, concurrent sessions and vendor exhibit)
$148 Full e-Learning Summit

What You Receive with Registration

• Admission to one keynote presentation and 44 workshops
  
• Handout materials for all sessions
  
• Admission to the Exhibit Hall – featuring demonstrations of actual applications, products and services as well as an opportunity to discuss specific questions and issues with the vendors assembled
  
• Opportunity to network with speakers, attendees and exhibitors to gather valuable contacts for follow up, ask questions on specific concerns, discover what others are doing, etc.
  
• Continental breakfast on Thursday, May 22 – rolls, bagels, pastries, juices, coffee, tea
  
• Ongoing refreshments – coffee, sodas, cookies, fruit and more served throughout the entire two-day event
  
• Lunch on Thursday
  
• Dessert Buffet on Thursday – offering an assortment of desserts served after lunch

Plus . . .

• Silent Auction – a unique opportunity to pick up big-ticket items at bargain prices. Attendees can view the items displayed by vendors and place their bids. At the end of the day, the highest bid wins.
  
• Treasure Hunt – visit booths in the Exhibit Area to gather the information needed to receive an attractive conference gift.