Dear Learning & Training Colleagues:

2008 is a year of change, turbulence and opportunity.  I would like to personally invite you to be a part of Learning 2008, a unique gathering of learning colleagues from around the world. 

Learning 2008 is designed by and for learning implementers. Let's embrace the future, while being realistic about the difference between "hype" and effectiveness.  Learning 2008 is "All About Learning".  Classroom, e-Learning, Gaming, Coaching and even Reading Books. Learning 2008 is also a lot of fun. In these challenging times, it is great to be able to learn, laugh and network our way to solutions for our organizations and careers.

Take advantage of our Early Registration Discount and become part of our Design Team for Learning 2008.

Yours in learning,

Learning 2007 Quotes: 

My first reaction was that this conference really operates differently than any other training conference I have attended.   This conference engages you from the moment you register to months after the event.
     -Gale Frazee, General Motors

I really enjoyed the keynote speakers and thought the structure of having them more casual in front of the big group and have the "deep dive" later was fantastic.   This is my first Learning conference, but I hope it is the first of many. I was particularly impressed with the passion of the speakers and attendees.
     -Lori Haney, American Family Insurance

Details:

Learning 2008 - "All About Learning"

• Host: Elliott Masie
  
  
• Co-Hosts: The Learning CONSORTIUM & ASTD
  
  
• Dates: October 26 - 29, 2008
  
  
• Location: Disney World, Orlando, Florida, USA
  
  
• Early Registration Tuition Rates:
  • Corporate: $1,295
  • Academic, Government, Non-Profit: $1,195
  • Learning CONSORTIUM Members: $1,195
    

• Content (Video & Audio) From Learning 2007:  http://www.learningwiki.com
  

Learning 2008 Themes:

• Learning Effectiveness
• Learning Design
• Learning Strategy
• Learning Technology & Systems
• Learning Professionals: Our Careers & Competencies
• Learning Experimentation & Research
• Learning Delivery (Classroom, On-Line, Performance Support)
• Learning Globally

"What Keeps You Up at Night?"
A Learning Decision Podcast - 15 Minutes

Elliott Masie discusses 3 Key Learning Challenges that keep him up at night that will be core focuses at Learning 2008:

• Learning Hype: While many of us are excited about new learning technologies and methods, including PodCasting, Wikis and Social Learning, how do we deal with the Hype and the lack of methodology to leverage these for authentic learning and organizational impact?
• Economic Jitters and Learning: How are learning organizations and budgets being impacted by uncertain economic times?  What is the impact on learning planning and approaches?
• Learning Systems: From Databases to Creating Learning Experiences: Many of our LMS and LCMS systems are stuck in the "database" era, tracking learning transactions.  How do we evolve our systems to allow us to design and deliver (and track) targeted learning experiences that are richer, more collaborative and more personalized?
  

Each of these topics will be key discussions at Learning 2008.  Watch for monthly Learning Decisions PodCasts as we ramp up to the excitement of Learning 2008!