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WELCOME TO THE EIGHTH MERLOT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Trail blazers do more than keep people on the right path. They help people see where to begin and provide direction. How can educators and users of instructional technology around the world prepare for a future filled with technology that provides content at a faster-and-faster pace? How can instructional technology be used to enhance teaching and learning? Who will organize all this change?

MIC 08 is designed to foster learning, innovation and practice in the use of information and communications technologies in higher education. It serves faculty, instructional designers, authors of digital content, administrators, librarians, technology leaders, and enthusiastic users of MERLOT who recognize the need to remain current on educational practice and theory. Participants in the conference represent most disciplines and everyone from the novice to the online expert benefits from this meeting!

The MIC08 Conference Planning Committee and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities welcome you to the eighth MERLOT International Conference in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. There on the beautiful Mississippi River you will find a vibrant arts community, numerous lakes, parks, and the largest shopping center in the United States. To find out more about the CITY HOTEL and the opportunities open to conference attendees browse to XXXXXXXX.

“Blazing the Trail” Conference Tracks

1. Adopting, Adapting, and Authoring Digital Learning Resources

2. Harvesting the Promise of Technology with Teacher Education

3. Committed and Connected International Communities of Learning through Shared Technology

4. Creating, Reinventing and Using Technology: Researching New Learning Paradigms and New Teaching Models 5. New Paths: Expanding Teaching and Learning Opportunities with Web 2.0 6. Reinventing Libraries in the Digital Age 7. Engaging and Emerging Faculty Development Processes 8. Conversations and projects in the Digital Marketplace we will add this to add interest and excitement with the keynote information!!!