ASTD TechKnowledge® 2009

Since 2001, ASTD TechKnowledge® has provided attendees with the latest information, best practices, and learning technology resources available. Experienced practitioners, and an EXPO full of leading suppliers provide tangible results that can be implemented immediately upon returning to work.

ASTD TechKnowledge® is constantly evolving. Take a look at some of the new features we're rolling out at our 2009 conference:

Learning Technologies 101 Webinar
This workshop encompasses the many facets of technology-enabled learning that go beyond but also include e-learning as well as mobile learning, the virtual classroom, social networking, and many others. You may be newly tasked with developing or managing an e-learning project, translating your classroom skills to the online environment, or using the newest technologies to make learning available to your customers. This webinar is designed to give you an overview of the basic concepts and grounding for the many sessions you will attend throughout the conference. A glossary of terms will be provided along with other resource hand-outs. The facilitators are members of the 2009 TechKnowledge® Planning Advisory Committee and bring a wealth of experience to share with you. Come prepared to ask questions, learn, and be a resource to other learners. Segments of the workshop will be keyed to each of the five conference tracks: E-Learning Design, Emerging Technologies & Methods, Implementation and Management Strategies, Platforms and Authoring Tools, and Virtual Delivery & Facilitation. This workshop will jumpstart your conference experience.

Do You Have the Right E-Learning Culture?
Embedding Performance Support in the Workflow
Going Lean? Convergence of Standard Work, EPSS, Training, and Certification (Intel Case Study)
How to Implement Readiness as a Strategic Force in the Corporate Enterprise (Microsoft Case Study)
Immersive Learning Simulations: The Art and Science of Game-Based Learning
Learning 2.0--New Work and Learning Literacy
Leverage the Power of Social Media to Attract, Develop, Retain the Millennial Generation
Leveraging the Virtual Classroom
Measuring Success: Using Kirkpatrick to Evaluate Synchronous Training
Social Networking: From Org Chart to Circle of Influence
Virtual World – Real Learning

1. ASTD TechKnowledge® 2009 has tons to offer. To best manage your time, browse education sessions ahead of tim using our online session guide.

2. ASTD has a history of engaging general session speakers. Take a look back at our 2008 speakers.

This staple onsite offering will now be conducted online in advance of the conference to aid new attendees in planning their conference experience. Dates and times TBA and more information will be sent to registrants via email. A session will also be conducted onsite in Las Vegas on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 from 7:15-8:00 am before the opening general session.

Your time to talk informally about career topics! These 30-minute discussions will be moderated by career session presenters Marshall Brown and Alan De Back. Share your career questions and learn from your peers and the moderator. Career Conversations will be located near the Career Theater, the Rio Pavilion.

9:30-10:00 am
Networking, Marshall Brown, Moderator
Interviewing, Alan De Back, Moderator

10:00-10:30 am
Networking, Marshall Brown, Moderator
Interviewing, Alan De Back, Moderator