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How to Participate in the #DevLearn Conference Backchannel

By on October 15, 2013 in General

The eLearning Guild’s Devlearn Conference and Expo starts next week, taking place October 23-25 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Attendees should now be setting plans in order to get the maximum amount of value out of the event. One thing that should definitely be part of your plan is participating in the conference’s backchannel. For many people, the […]

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What Exactly IS a Backchannel? #DevLearn

By on October 14, 2013 in General

The eLearning Guild’s DevLearn Conference and Expo is right around the corner.  The conference will undoubtedly feature a vibrant backchannel community that shares and expands on the knowledge being exchanged on site.  It’s a tremendously valuable way for both conference attendees and non-attendees to enhance their conference-related learning. Backchannels extend learning beyond just the live […]

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How Docents Can Enhance Your Conference Experience

By on September 27, 2013 in General

I remember the very first Learning and Development conference I attended. I was excited by the opportunity to spend a few days soaking in the experience and knowledge that was being shared. I was looking forward to meeting new people in my field. I perused the program guide, targeted the specific sessions that looked interesting, and was […]

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Exploring #GoogleGlass: Speaking at a Conference with Google Glass

By on September 27, 2013 in General

Last week I spoke at an industry event. I speak at a number of industry events, but this time was a little different. This was the first time I actively used Google Glass during my presentation. For those not that familiar with it, Google Glass is essentially a head-mounted computer device. While it can process […]

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How Pre-Conference Programs Enhance My Conference Experiences

By on July 29, 2013 in General

Industry conferences are one of my favorite resources for professional development. They are an opportunity to step away from our day-to-day workplace responsibilities (as much as we can) and to immerse ourselves fully into our field, and our professional development. I love conferences as they give me the chance to network and share with peers, […]

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