ASTD October Program Avatars, Islands and Blogs - OH MY! October 23, 2008

Avatars, Islands and Blogs- OH MY!

What is Web 2.0 and what does it mean to your organization now and in the future? Join us on Thursday, October 23 from 11:00 to 1:00 for Avatars, Wikis and Blogs - OH MY!
From 11:00 to 12:00 we will have a mini expo. Experienced practitioners will be on hand to demonstrate a variety of Web 2.0 applications. The informal setting will allow you to get up close and personal and see how Web 2.0 is being used today and explore upcoming innovations.
Demonstrations will include:

* Using Wikis and Blogs for Learning
* Leveraging Web 2.0 for Marketing
* Avatars for Training and Change
* Harnessing the Potential of Games and Virtual Worlds for Learning
* Creating Flash-Based Strategies to Motivate and Engage Learners and more

From 12:00 to 1:00 we will enjoy lunch and a panel discussion with our Web 2.0 practitioners.

* Tom Stone, Product Design Architect, Element K
* Dr. "Gabrielle" D. M. Gabrielle, Ph.D., Gabrielle Consulting
* Frank Broen, President, Teach America
* Dr. Sue Ebbers, LuminEssence Change by Design

Come early and stay late, or just stop in when your schedule allows. Bring your ideas, questions and enthusiasm for a cutting edge event.

Official Website: http://octastd.eventbrite.com