http://www.learningtimes.net/2005augnews.shtml The LearningTimes Newsletter. LearningTimes, LLC, designs and produces online learning conferences, communities and events, and provides the platforms, applications and promotional expertise that make them successful. The LearningTimes Network of over 70 online communities and 130,000 members connects each member institution with other learning-oriented groups and provides unique opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. en-us http://www.learningtimes.net/2005augnews.shtml#1 "NCQ Talk" is a podcast -- a recorded audio program -- about the intersection of technology and learning. The show is sponsored and syndicated by LearningTimes. If you are among the thousands of community members who look forward to each new installment of "NCQ Talk", you already know the podcast is hosted by three long-time LearningTimes members. With their twelfth show now online, Susan Manning, Dan Balzer, and Kris Smith bring us lively conversations twice monthly, and interact with members via audio and text discussions inside LearningTimes.org on a variety of timely topics. Check out NCQ Talk: http://home.learningtimes.net/learningtimes?go=z1024372 http://www.learningtimes.net/2005augnews.shtml#2 The LearningTimes Australia (LTA) community recently launched with a three-day online conference entitled "Using Cool Tools for E-learning" which was aimed at showcasing the latest e-learning tools. The conference was produced together with the Networks of the Australian Flexible Learning Community Project, which is an initiative of the 2005 Australian Flexible Learning Framework. Over 1000 education professionals from across Australia and from around the globe participated, and the LTA community continues to grow and serve as a free, vital networking and professional development hub. Join now, check out all of the great resources, and stay tuned for details of the next online conference to be held in LTA this September. http://www.learningtimes.net/lta.shtml http://www.learningtimes.net/2005augnews.shtml#3 Education and training professionals seeking to master the skills to teach live online now have a dozen new courses from which to choose. Responding to popular demand, LearningTimes and InSync Center announced their latest catalog of programs designed specifically to meet the needs of "Synchronous Training Professionals" -- individuals using live collaboration platforms in their organizations. All courses are delivered live online utilizing the latest tools from leading providers of synchronous platforms. View the complete schedule at: http://www.learningtimes.net/cstpschedule.shtml http://www.learningtimes.net/2005augnews.shtml#4 Continuing a focus on learners within LT, this series of interactive webcasts explores "The Net Generation" -- those who have grown up with information technology. These webinars -- which are based on a recent e-book published by EDUCAUSE -- explore the characteristics of the Net Generation and how they learn, showcase the student perspective, and examine how to develop faculty to meet the challenge. The series is produced by the Centre for Learning and Professional Development (CLPD) of the University of Adelaide, and sponsored by LearningTimes and Elluminate. The first two events -- now available as recordings -- were attended by over 400 people each, both online and in face-to-face venues. http://home.learningtimes.net/learningtimes?go=810875 http://www.learningtimes.net/2005augnews.shtml#5 LearningTimes is collaborating with EDC, the United Nations, Kempster Group, Macromedia and others to produce the first global gathering and online conference focused on "Power Users of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)". Power Users are youth who have had intensive, ongoing experiences with technology that has allowed them to bypass many traditional learning systems. What we learn from Power Users may turn the learning systems inside out and upside down. Join teams of Power Users researchers and industry leaders from across the globe ONLINE for the 2005 Power Users of ICT conference. LT staff will be in Costa Rica bringing you webcasts, interviews, and blogs live from the face-to-face Symposium. LTN members and their friends receive a special 25% discount on registration for the online conference. To register with the discount, visit: http://www.ictliteracy.info/friends.htm http://www.learningtimes.net/2005augnews.shtml#6 The 9th Annual Webby Awards recognized sites, and the teams behind them, that demonstrate a high standard of excellence. LearningTimes.org was selected for a Webby Worthy honor this year, which "signifies an outstanding caliber of work." Thanks to all of our members for contributing to this recognition. http://www.webbyawards.com http://www.learningtimes.net/2005augnews.shtml#7 The Lolas are the only awards program dedicated to recognizing outstanding achievement in the design, delivery and production of live online learning events from across the globe. Winners are selected by a panel of education and training experts. The call for Nominations for the 2nd Annual Lolas is open through September 16, 2005. Winners will be announced during "The Lolas" webcast in October 2005 live from the Training Fall Conference and Expo in Long Beach, CA. The Lolas are sponsored by LearningTimes and InSync Center. http://www.TheLolas.com http://www.learningtimes.net/2005augnews.shtml#8 In this completely online certificate program, e-learning design experts William and Kit Horton guide learners through the design of effective, economical e-learning. There are still seats left in next offering of this very popular six-week online program, which includes weekly live webcasts, collaboration with colleagues, and hands-on experience developing real-world e-learning. The certificate program is produced by VNU Learning, the Hortons, and LearningTimes, with support from WebEx. http://www.trainingliveandonline.com/idi9.html http://www.learningtimes.net/2005augnews.shtml#9 LearningTimes has partnered with DCI/Shared Insights to assist in the launch of the SI Network, a free online community which provides learning and networking opportunities for business and IT professionals. LearningTimes is pleased to be even better equipped to serve those members from the corporate sector through the new SI Network. Access to this rapidly growing professional development and networking community can be found at: http://www.learningtimes.net/2005augnews.shtml#10 We are pleased to announce that the Illinois Online Conference for Teaching and Learning has opened the 2005 Conference Community and all of its resources to the public, at no charge. This includes over 80 papers, webcast recordings and chat session transcripts presented earlier this year during the 3rd annual IOC. To join the IOC 2005 Conference Community, please visit: http://home.learningtimes.net/ioc2005 This online conference was created to focus on issues and concerns of K-20 classroom faculty and related technology support, learning resources, student services, and workforce development trainers. Together with the two prior annual online conference sites on the LearningTimes Network, the IOC has now made available over 250 presentations by and for education professionals from across the globe. Freely visit all three sites, and stay tuned for details about IOC 2006, coming soon. http://home.learningtimes.net/ioc http://home.learningtimes.net/ioc2004 http://home.learningtimes.net/ioc2005 http://www.learningtimes.net/2005augnews.shtml#11 Training Fall (formerly Online Learning) is the largest gathering of decision-makers charged with developing and implementing e-learning. The Training Fall "Live and Online" conference -- which is produced by LearningTimes -- bridges the best of the Long Beach, CA-based event to your desktop for real-time interaction with experts, networking with colleagues, and access to resources you can apply to your own projects immediately. http://www.trainingliveandonline.com/trainingfall2005.html http://www.learningtimes.net/2005augnews.shtml#12 The IFC Forum Series of live and interactive webcasts features panelists and participants exploring issues facing higher education development across the globe. Recordings of the IFC webcasts conducted to date in this series can be accessed freely online at any time. Recent topics included: "Web-based Learning in Developing Countries", "Student Loan Schemes for Private Tertiary Institutions", and "The Continuum from Campus-based Learning to Web-based Learning" among others. http://www.learningtimes.net/ifcwebcasts.shtml http://www.learningtimes.net/2005augnews.shtml#13 ACRL, LearningTimes and the TLT Group are offering a new three-week online workshop, "How to get Started with Information Literacy: Special Selection." This workshop, delivered through three real-time, online webcasts and accompanying asynchronous discussions and resources, introduces participants to a carefully selected set of basic resources for launching or advancing local undergraduate information literacy programs. These resources are selected specifically for librarians, faculty members, faculty development professionals, and their colleagues who are just beginning to help students learn how to use information resources more responsibly and effectively - especially those that include web-based materials. More information and link to registration: http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlproftools/getstarted.htm http://www.learningtimes.net/2005augnews.shtml#14 LearningTimes.org, the flagship community in the LearningTimes Network, remains the fastest growing free online learning community for education and training professionals. Here are some recent news items and statistics about LearningTimes.org: http://www.learningtimes.net/2005augnews.shtml#15 Community Email Updates are sent out automatically to you when new content or events are posted in online communities to which you belong. You can control how often you receive activity updates from the online community. It can be set to update you of new activity on a daily, weekly or monthly basis -- or never at all. http://www.learningtimes.net/2005augnews.shtml#16 LearningTimes is pleased to announce the upcoming release of "Learning in Real Time", a new book by LT Founder and Executive Producer Jonathan Finkelstein. Intended as an accessible guidebook, "Learning in Real Time" translates Finkelstein's many years of experience facilitating live online learning into a resource guide for educators. It focuses on practical knowledge and strategies for designing and facilitating live online learning experiences. Finkelstein will conduct free interactive webcasts inside LearningTimes.org upon release of the book by Wiley/Jossey-Bass. Stay tuned to LearningTimes for details. http://www.learningtimes.net/2005augnews.shtml#17 There are hundreds of informative recorded interactive webcasts, blogs, podcasts and blogs on a wide-range of topics available throughout the LearningTimes Network. Based on recent data, we are pleased to present the "LTN Top 5 Archives" for July/August 2005: