Jason Mann (jason.mann@vanderbilt.edu)
Tue, 09 Feb 1999 14:38:43 -0600
Date: Tue, 09 Feb 1999 14:38:43 -0600 From: Jason Mann <jason.mann@vanderbilt.edu> Subject: Fwd: Fifth International Conference on ALN: Call for Papers
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>Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 12:59:46 -0600
>Reply-To: Learning Behavior Models And Theory - PSY
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>From: "Jason E. Mann" <jason.mann@vanderbilt.edu>
>Subject: Fifth International Conference on ALN: Call for Papers
>To: LEARNING@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
>
>Hello all!
>
>I am pleased to announce that the Fifth International Conference on
>Asynchronous Learning Networks will be held in College Park, Maryland
>on October 8,9,10, 1999. The site has been moved from New York to the
>Inn and Conference Center at the University of Maryland University College.
>This conference center is a state-of-the-art conference venue that
>will offer the ALN community the opportunity for a wonderful conference.
>The site is near Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD. An exciting
>and expanded program is being planned for this premier conference about
>on-line learning.
>
>The themes of this year's conference are:
>
>- Making the transition to mainstream education
>- The art and practice of on-line learning
>
>The ALN Web (http://www.aln.org) will provide information about the
>conference during the upcoming 8 months. We have just created a page
>on the ALN web (http://www.aln.org/alnconf99) where you can submit
>abstracts.
>We very much want you to submit 300 word abstracts as soon as possible. The
>deadline for abstracts is April 7; we will notify you by May 1 if your
>abstract has been accepted for presentation. Guidelines for the types of
>papers we would like to receive are given on the alnconf99 page. Also
>listed that are the more than 20 panels that we are planning.
>
>New Features for 1999 include:
>
>1. The new location, including expanded social activities
>
>2. An expanded offering of panels, divided into the following thematic
>areas:
>- Management and Organization of ALNs
>- ALNs in the Disciplines
>- Learning Effectiveness
>- Learning Access
>- New Directions
>- Interactive Sessions.
>
>The complete program will be posted on-line as soon as abstracts have
>been accepted.
>
>3. Pre-conference workshops (if you would like to offer a workshop, let
>me know).
>
>4. A post-conference event that will take a selection of the presentations
>at the conference and provide the presentations on-line along with
>discussions with the authors. (Authors: be prepared to participate).
>
>5. An invitation for each author to publish a paper in the ALN Journal.
>
>Details about registration and hotel reservations will be posted on the ALN
>Web as they become available at http://www.aln.org/alnconf99
>We are looking forward to what will be a truly spectacular event.
>Hope to see you there!
>________________________________________________
>
>Just to remind you -- registration for the 3-D Modeling for on-line courses
>(VRML) workshop remains open. Please register in the next two weeks, if you
>are interested. Here is a repeat of the announcement I sent you earlier:
>
>VRML Workshop
>
>I am pleased to announce a new workshop that will be offered by
>the ALN Web starting on March 1. The workshop is entitled:
>"An On-Line Workshop on 3-D Visualization Methods for On-Line Courses."
>We will teach the Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VMRL) using
>a building tool created by Ligos Corporation called V-Realm Builder.
>This software, which runs on PCs only, retails for $495 (regular price;
>currently on sale for $444.95). Ligos will make the software available
>to workshop participants for $129.95. The price includes a very
>nice workbook written by John Palacio, who will
>also serve as an on-line facilitator for the workshop.
>
>To learn more about the workshop visit:
>
>http://www.aln.org/vrmlannounce/
>
>The cost of the workshop is $295 (software not included)
>for the 8 week workshop on-line.
>
>You may register at the following URL:
>
>http://www.aln.org/vrmlannounce/registrat.htm
>
>
>Best Regards,
>
>John Bourne
>. for the ALN Web
>
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