The Sloan C Emerging Technologies Conference in Las Vegas, 4/9/to 4/11/13, was awesome! The sessions were well planned for variety and an introduction to application of emerging technologies- serving a variety of learners’ familiarity and comfort levels with technology. Keynote speaker, Steve Wheeler from Plymouth University, UK, was exceptionally helpful in conveying perspective and appropriate use of tech in the future. The implications of the digital divide and its impact on trans-literacy in education were helpful to understanding the acceptance of emerging technologies in education. A variety of vendors were plentiful and articulate. All in all, my favorite was learning more about Merlot OER- open educational resources- and how they can interface with curriculum. I am glad I attended and have much to ponder for course development.
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