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Instructional Technology Leaders Conference

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March 27 - 29, 2009 (5:00 PM, Friday - 12:00 PM, Sunday, EST). Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA. Price: 7 program units per participant.

Register online by January 30, 2009

To participate, please consult your liaison about your institution’s policy on participation in NITLE events and read more about program units. Note that NITLE manages registration on a first-come, first-served basis.

Who should participate

For those with leadership roles in instructional technology and academic computing at participating institutions. Individuals in this role may have a range of titles, but all are responsible for integrating technology into the curriculum.

Program Description

Instructional technology departments vary in configuration and size from campus to campus, but their responsibilities are similar. Instructional technology leaders have primary responsibility for engaging liberal arts colleges with technology in ways that most effectively serve their institutions’ educational goals. As instructional technology matures as a profession, how can instructional technology leaders help their campuses maximize existing investments (course management systems, institutional repositories, etc.) while continuing to scan for and evaluate new developments?

This conference will serve as a forum for instructional technology leaders to discuss the state of the profession and share their insights and experiences on the integration of technology in the liberal arts classroom. Participants will learn about successful practices at other campuses for helping faculty use technology as a tool to improve their teaching and appeal to the interests of "digital natives." The group will have an opportunity to brainstorm about how to build effective partnerships with other campus groups – including faculty, librarians, information technologists, and campus administrators – to promote technology that serves pedagogical goals. 

Program agenda

NITLE invites those with leadership roles in instructional technology and academic computing at participating colleges to submit proposals to present or lead conference sessions. Please see the call for proposals (.pdf, 38.64 KB).

Proposals should be submitted electronically and are due by Monday, December 15, 2008. Respondents to the call will receive notification by January 12, 2009.

Lodging Recommendations

For your convenience, NITLE has arranged a special rate for program participants at:

• The Courtyard Phliadelphia Valley Forge/Collegeville (600 Campus Drive, Collegeville, PA 19426 | Phone: 484-974-2600)

To secure the special NITLE rate of $119 (plus sales and occupancy taxes), please call 484-974-2600 by February 27, 2009. After February 27th the rate cannot be guaranteed.

Travel Recommendations

The Courtyard Philadelphia Valley Forge/Collegeville hotel is approximately 30 miles (roughly an hour by car) from the Philadelphia International Airport.

• Driving Directions: I-95 South for 5 miles to Rt 476 North via Exit 7 toward Plymouth Meeting. Follow 476 North for 16 miles and merge onto I-76 West toward Valley Forge (Exit 16B). Follow I-76 for 4 miles and take the 422 West Exit (328A) toward Pottstown for 9 miles. Exit at the Phoenixville/Collegeville PA - 29 Exit and turn slight right onto PA - 29 (Collegeville Road). At the first traffic light, turn right onto Arcola Road. Turn right onto Campus Drive. Hotel is on the right.

Other information

Those interested in this conference may be interested in also registering for the NITLE Summit (March 29 - 30, 2009, Philadelphia, PA). In 2009, NITLE has scheduled the Summit and IT Leaders events back-to-back and in close proximity in the Philadelphia area. We hope that these arrangements will provide a rich opportunity to participants interested in both events and reduce the inconvenience and cost of travel away from campus.

Participants who register for both events may do so for 10 program units, 2 program units less than the combined costs of these events. To take advantage of this event package, please register interested participants via an e-mail to participate@nitle.org (rather than using the online registration system).

Questions?

For more information about this event, including its agenda and what to expect from participation, please contact Nancy Millichap at . For logistical questions, please contact Julie Lancaster at .