The 2017 conference is more dynamic than ever, with more than 170 learning sessions, including presentations by thought leaders, practitioners, and designers from around the country. Get inspired by new ideas in online education. Discover exciting research, innovative teaching tools, and cutting-edge learning technologies. Network and brainstorm with colleagues who share your passion. You’ll leave refreshed and ready to take on the world of distance education.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:00 am – 6:00 pm | Registration |
| 8:00 am – 2:45 pm | Distance Education Research Symposium (Fee; limited enrollment; includes lunch) |
| 8:15 – 11:15 am | Pre-conference 3-hour workshops (Fee; limited enrollment) |
| 8:15 am – 2:45 pm | Conference blended certificates (Fee; limited enrollment; includes lunch) |
| 10:30 – 11:15 am | Orientation to the conference (free, but must register) |
| 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Networking luncheon (Fee; included if registered for both a morning and afternoon workshop) |
| 1:15 – 2:45 pm | Pre-conference 90-minute workshops (Fee; limited enrollment) |
| 1:15 – 2:00 pm | Orientation to the conference (free, but must register) |
| 1:30 – 6:00 pm | ETC Café open (Emerging Topics & Challenges Café) |
| 2:00 – 3:45 pm | Speed sessions – basic track |
| 3:30 – 4:30 pm | Conference spotlight session |
| 4:00 – 6:00 pm | Exhibit Hall open (Sponsor showcases – 4:30-6 pm) |
| 4:30 – 5:15 pm | ePoster sessions |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:00 am – 2:00 pm | Registration |
| 7:00 – 7:45 am | Early-bird discussions |
| 7:00 – 8:30 am | Continental breakfast |
| 8:00 – 9:30 am | Conference welcome and opening keynote Michelle Weise, Southern New Hampshire University |
| 9:30 am – 6:00 pm | Exhibit Hall open ETC Café open |
| 9:30 – 10:15 am | Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall |
| 10:15 am and 11:15 am | Concurrent and spotlight sessions |
| 12:00 – 1:15 pm | Lunch plenary session |
| 1:15 – 2:00 pm | Dessert in the Exhibit Hall |
| 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm | Concurrent and spotlight sessions |
| 4:00 – 4:45 pm | Afternoon keynote Nick Floro, Sealworks Interactive Studios |
| 4:45 – 5:45 pm | Exhibit Hall & networking reception |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:00 – 7:45 am | Early-bird discussions |
| 7:00 – 8:30 am | Continental breakfast |
| 8:00 – 8:45 am | Morning plenary session |
| 9:00 am and 10:00 am | Concurrent and spotlight sessions |
| 9:00 am – 2:45 pm | ETC Café open |
| 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | Brunch followed by keynote Richard Davidson, University of Wisconsin-Madison |
| 12:45 pm and 1:45 pm | Concurrent and spotlight sessions |
| 2:45 – 4:00 pm | Big Ideas conference finale |
