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CHECK conference early-registration deadline May 12

Posted on by Betsy Edwards

The Kansas CHECK conference (www.check.gen.ks.us) for IT professionals and academic staff in higher education is scheduled Wednesday-Thursday, May 26-27, at Fort Hays State University. The deadline for early registration is Wednesday, May 12. A $35 registration fee includes Wednesday evening dinner, Thursday continental breakfast, and Thursday lunch.

Participants can choose from three concurrent sessions at any time, with a total of 18 sessions available over the 1.5-day period. Session tracks are

  • Technology in the Classroom
  • Process Development
  • Roundtable Discussions
  • Technical Views
  • Security Issues

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CHECK conference agenda posted for May 26-27

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Fort Hays State University is hosting the Conference on Higher Education Computing in Kansas (CHECK) Wednesday-Thursday, May 26-27, in Hays. Online registration is available at www.check.gen.ks.us, where you can also find the conference agenda, presentation abstracts, lodging, and additional conference information.

This year’s registration fee is $35 and covers two meals, continental breakfast, refreshments, and all conference items. The early registration deadline is May 12.

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CHECK conference deadline March 12 for proposals

Posted on by Betsy Edwards

The Kansas CHECK conference (www.check.gen.ks.us) for IT professionals and academic staff in higher education is Wednesday and Thursday, May 26-27, at Fort Hays State University.

Friday, March 12, is the deadline to submit proposals for presentations. Proposals can be submitted online at the CHECK website or via e-mail to check@fhsu.edu. See the Call for Proposals page for suggested topics and other details.

Wednesday, May 12, is the deadline for early registration. According to the website, early registration is $35 and includes Wednesday evening dinner, Thursday continental breakfast, and Thursday lunch.

Conference on computing in higher education May 26-27 in Hays

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(Editor’s note:  This information is from the CHECK conference’s Call for Proposals e-mailed Jan. 26.)

Conference on Higher Education Computing in Kansas (CHECK) 2010
Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS
May 26-27, 2010 (Wednesday-Thursday)

Play an active role in CHECK 2010 by submitting a proposal on one of the many important IT topics in higher education. The deadline for submissions is March 12. Submit your proposal online at the CHECK website (www.check.gen.ks.us) or e-mail check@fhsu.edu. Don’t forget to mark your calendars!

Benefits of presenting

As a presenter, you’ll not only help create an innovative and informative program, you will spotlight your institution’s achievements and facilitate progress in the academic community.

Suggested topics

Schedule of live EDUCAUSE sessions Nov. 4-6

Posted on by Ernie Perez

The online EDUCAUSE Conference is scheduled Nov. 4-6, and K-Staters are welcome to attend the following live-streamed sessions as time allows. Length of sessions vary. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so it’s a good idea to arrive early. No registration is needed. Further information about each session and the presenter(s) is available in the conference program.

Wednesday, Nov. 4 sessions (123 Hale Library)
9:15 a.m. Collaboration Is Strategy
11:30 a.m. Cloud Computing: Hype or Hope?
12:40 p.m. The Future of Higher Education
1:45 p.m. Incident Management
2:30 p.m. Teaching and Learning with Web 2.0 Tools
3:15 p.m. Leading the University as a “Platform”
4:15 p.m. Funding IT
4:50 p.m. The Changing Role of the CIO
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K-State Online / Axio Conference 2009 videos now available online

Posted on by Amanda Tross

Videos and presentation materials from the K-State Online / Axio Conference 2009 are now available on the Axio Conference website.

  • (Keynote and Provost Lecture Series presentation) A New Generation of Learning: Diverse Students, Emerging Technologies, and a Sustainability Challenge by Mark David Milliron
  • Axio 5 Overview by Scott Finkeldei and Joshua Works
  • Investigating ways to assess AXIO Learning Management Systems as blended/accelerated courses at Colby Community College: Part Two – Feasibility by Angela Dijanic
  • Using Axio Survey for Teaching and Learning, Virtual Team Decision-making and Educational Research by Shalin Hai-Jew
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Registration open for K-State Online conference Sept. 24-25

Posted on by Amanda Tross

Registration for the fourth annual Axio Learning/K-State Online Conference is now open! Come join us Thursday and Friday, Sept. 24-25, at the K-State Alumni Center in Manhattan. The conference will focus on the future of online education, innovative distance learning methods, and K-State Online/Axio Learning.

The conference is free to attend, but pre-registration is encouraged. Register and view the full conference schedule on the Axio Conference website.

Conference highlights:

Fourth annual Axio Learning/K-State Online conference Sept. 24-25

Posted on by Academic and Student Technology

The fourth annual Axio Learning/K-State Online Conference will 
be Thursday and Friday, Sept. 24-25, at the 
K-State Alumni Center in Manhattan. If you would like to present at the conference, contact Dave Young, dayoung@k-state.edu.

Suggested topics include:

  • How you teach with K-State Online
  • Your online learning experiences and stories
  • What your students say about K-State Online
  • Tools you use in the classroom
  • Your K-State Online future

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CHECK conference May 20-21; registration open

Posted on by Betsy Edwards

The Kansas CHECK conference for IT professionals and academic staff in higher education is scheduled Wednesday-Thursday, May 20-21, at Wichita State University. Registration is open on the conference website at www.check.gen.ks.us and is $50 per participant.

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