Sloan-C - Conferences

The 13^th Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning.
November 7-9, 2007 - Orlando, Florida.
Asynchronous learning networks (ALNs) are helping to transform education and training from site-based, time-bound experiences to anytime-anywhere online learning environments. This conference, provided the latest information on asynchronous learning programs, processes, packages, and protocols, and was geared to both experienced professionals and interested newcomers to online learning who hail from a variety of work sectors, including higher education, continuing education, business, government, health care, professional associations, and nonprofit organizations.

The 12^th Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning.
November 8-10, 2006 - Orlando, Florida.
Asynchronous learning networks (ALNs) are helping to transform education and training from site-based, time-bound experiences to anytime-anywhere online learning environments. By connecting learners with each other, with their instructors, and with a wide range of resources, ALNs allow a high degree of interaction and collaboration.

The Eleventh Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning.
November 17-19, 2005 - Orlando, Florida.
This conference, which provided the latest information on asynchronous learning programs, processes, packages, and protocols, was geared to both experienced professionals and interested newcomers to online learning who hail from a variety of work sectors, including higher education, continuing education, business, government, health care, professional associations, and nonprofit organizations.

The Tenth Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning.
November 12-15, 2004 - Orlando, Florida.
Distance learning is one of the most talked-about topics today in higher education and corporate training. Asynchronous learning is the fastest-growing approach to distance learning. It was especially designed to meet the needs of: College-level faculty and administrators, Instructional technology and media professionals, Instructional designers and Trainers in public- and private-sector organizations.

The Ninth Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning.
November 13-16, 2003 - Orlando, Florida.
Focusing on the theme of The Power of Online Learning: Implications for Teaching and Learning, conference presentations were organized into seven areas:

Enhancing Access and Inclusion

Implications for Faculty and Faculty Support

Implications for Learner Satisfaction and Support

Institutional Mainstreaming

Learning Effectiveness and Outcomes

Keynote Address

Plenary Session

The Eighth Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning.
November 8-10, 2002 - Orlando, Florida.
Focusing on the theme of The Power of Online Learning: The Faculty Experience, conference presentations were organized into seven tracks:

Case Studies & Models for Online Courses

Faculty Development and Support

Faculty Roles and Rewards

Non-instructional Applications

Pedagogy

Policies and Practices

Tools & Techniques

The Seventh Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning.
November 17-19, 2001 - Orlando, Florida.
The Seventh Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning focused on the theme of "Emerging Standards of Excellence in Asynchronous Learning Networks." The conference featured presentations in five tracks: Emerging Standards of Excellence for Faculty Development and Participation, Emerging Standards of Excellence in Online Technology, Emerging Standards of Excellence for Learning and Pedagogy, Emerging Standards of Excellence in Assessment and Evaluation, and Institutional Best Practices. The conference was sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation in conjunction with The University of Central Florida, The Pennsylvania State University, SCOLE, and the American Distance Education Consortium (ADEC).

The Sixth Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning.
November 4-5, 2000 - Maryland.
The Sixth International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks, sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation in conjunction with University of Maryland University College, the University System of Maryland, the ALN Center at Vanderbilt University, and the Goethe-Institut Washington, provided an opportunity to study key issues, learn new approaches, see new technologies, share best practices, hear research results, and become part of an international community that is shaping education for a knowledgeable society of lifelong learners. It brought together an international group of innovative educators, trainers, and technologists who are developing the art and practice of online learning. This year marks the second time the conference was held at University of Maryland University College's Inn and Conference Center in Adelphi, Maryland.

The Fifth Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning.
October 8-10, 1999 - Maryland.
The Fifth International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks is the premier conference devoted exclusively to online learning. It brings together an international group of innovative educators, trainers, and technologists who is developing the art and practice of online learning. Asynchronous learning networks (ALNs) are helping to transform education and training from site-based, time-bound experiences to anytime-anywhere online learning environments. By connecting learners with each other, with their instructors, and with a wide range of resources, ALNs allow a high degree of interaction and collaboration. The conference was sponsored by Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the University of Maryland University College, the University System of Maryland, the ALN Center at Vanderbilt University, and the Goethe-Institut Washington.

Sloan/ALN Summer Workshops
August 1999 - University of Illinois
Presentations from an invitation-only workshop, sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, bringing together about thirty faculty and staff from Sloan-funded projects for online learning. Workshops on learning effectiveness and faculty satisfaction, two of the five foundation pillars of quality in online education, were conducted over a period of two and one half days at the University of Illinois in Urbana. Each author was asked to prepare a paper in the spirit of a case study, reflecting what has been learned about how well learning takes place in their project, and how faculty react to having to develop courses and teach in an online learning environment. The workshops involved presentation and discussion of 7 papers on learning effectiveness and 7 papers on faculty satisfaction. The final versions of these papers are presented in two formats: (1) two special issues of the Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks (JALN) and (2) a combined volume of papers and comments on each paper (Online Education, Volume 1).

The Fourth Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning.
November 13-15, 1998 - New York City.
The Fourth International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks was sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation in conjunction with the New York University, School of Continuing Education and the ALN Web at Vanderbilt University. Like previous years, the conference was designed to inform both experienced professionals and interested newcomers about the latest asynchronous learning programs, processes, packages and protocols. As the knowledge demands imposed upon both those who teach and learn increase, new technologies are making possible innovative approaches to education students and employees outside of the academic and corporate classroom. Newly-created asynchronous learning networks (ALN) eliminate the instructional impediments of space and time, while providing a degree of student-faculty interaction and collaboration that is truly unique.

The Third Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning.
October 3-5, 1997 - New York City.
Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks, which was sponsored by Alfred P. Sloan Foundation in conjunction with the New York University, School of Continuing Education and the ALN Web at Vanderbilt University. The conference provided an opportunity to learn about the latest asynchronous learning programs, processes, packages and protocols. This conference was designed to inform both experienced professionals and interested newcomers working in Higher Education, Continuing Education, Business, Professional Associations, Nonprofit Organizations, and Government.

The Second Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning.
November 1-2, 1996 - New York City.
Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks (ALN) that was sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and New York University's School of Continuing Education. As the knowledge demands imposed upon both those who teach and learn increase, new technologies are making possible innovative approaches to educating students and employees outside of the classroom. Newly-created asynchronous learning networks eliminate the instructional impediments of space and time, while providing a degree of student and faculty interaction and collaboration that is truly unique. This conference was an opportunity to learn about the latest asynchronous learning programs, processes, packages and protocols and how they can expand the spatial, temporal, and intellectual boundaries of learning.