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2011 eLearning and eFolio Summit – July 27-29, 2011

Several educational agencies in Minnesota are teaming up this summer to offer a powerful user conference on eLearning and ePortfolios. The Minnesota Learning Commons, MnLC ™ (a cooperative between the University of Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Education, and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities) and e-FolioMN/World ™, will hold a Summit on the beautiful campus of Northwestern College.

The conference theme, Connect the Dots serves as a backdrop for our discussions of eLearning within the new realities of 21st century teaching, learning, and administration.

The Summit emphasizes:
• The synergy created by “connecting the dots” between all eLearning services, applications and solutions
• A connected approach to maximizing critical resources within fiduciary constraints
• Opportunities to connect, collaborate and contribute ideas for effectively using instructional technology
• A shared vision for utilizing resource-rich tools that reach 21st century learners
• The importance of developing creative strategies when budgets and personnel are being stretched in order to address the challenges of student learning, assessment, and student retention.

Who will be there?

The eLearning Summit is anticipating a gathering of 400 educators, innovators, and presenters interested in the concepts and opportunities of learning technology applications for P-12 Education, Higher Education, Library and Learning Resource professionals, the Professional Workforce, and Community Groups. This dynamic combination of educators and leaders will give the opportunity to “connect the dots” with eLearning and eFolio technology by sharing discoveries, perspectives, challenges, and ideas.

Check out the Summit site at http://summit2011.project.mnscu.edu