Technology SIG

Purpose

The purpose of the Tech SIG is to:

• Provide people in all industries with opportunities to think creatively about integrating technology based learning in their professional lives
• Interact with colleagues for professional growth, networking, and new ideas
• Provide access to local and national experts in order to broaden expertise in the field of technology based learning

Join this new SIG as they explore and discuss the latest in Technology Based training. This group meets virtually via the web for live interactive sessions every month. No need to worry about traffic, simply plug into the web over your lunch for an opportunity to network and learn about the latest in technology based learning. The group also maintains an online social space that provides an opportunity to exchange ideas and network.

SIG Leader 

If you are interested in joining the Technology SIG, or would like additional information, contact Andrew Shields at http://www.bigtent.com/groups/learntechsig and put Technology Learning SIG in the subject line.

Upcoming Events

Find Descriptions and Register for our events on the dcastd.org site (www.dcastd.org), Events tab. Please note that we will be broadcasting in VoIP only, so please make sure you have a headset or sound on your computer.

Meeting Schedule 2012

  **Webinars are via Connect and take place from 11:45 – 1:00

• Jan 19: Going Global: Designing Online Courses for a Global Audience
• Feb 16: Evaluating the Accessibility Options in Popular E-Learning Authoring Tools

Meeting Schedule 2011

• Jan 13: New Tools in the eLearning Marketplace
• Feb 10: What is true eLearning Interactivity?
• March 24: 25 mLearning Tools in 45 Minutes
• April 14: HTML5: What Does It Mean for E-Learning?
• May 12: Social Media for Trainers
• June 9:The Secrets of Creating e-Learning with Adobe Acrobat 
• July 14: Virtual Classrooms
• August 29: Mobile Learnin Workshop (at ADL)
• Sept 8: Estimating the Costs of eLearning Projects
• Oct 13: Mobile Learning
• Nov 10: Getting Content to Learners on the Cheap Using SharePoint

Note: Times and topics of our events may change based on scheduling.

Meeting Schedule 2010

• May 13, Localizing a Media Rich eLearning Course for a Global Audience
• June 10: ‘Making Social Media Practical: Applications for Transformative Technologies 
• July 29: ASTD SIG and ADL Workshop - Visual Principals for Online Learning
• August: Summer Break
• September 16: Using Web Conferences to Complement or Replace Existing Training
• October 14:  Mobile Learning Today: An Introductory Overview
• Nov. 18, Get Your Head In The Clouds - Getting Business Done Anywhere, Anytime