#IOLchat Archive

#IOLchat meets Wednesdays at 12PM ET to discuss trends and issues in online education.

Wednesday October 26, 2016
12:00 PM EDT

CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:01 PM EDT

Welcome to #IOLchat! Who is joining in today? Topic: EdTech Conferences
DiegoZarruck Oct 26 @ 12:01 PM EDT

Hello #iolchat Joining in for this weeks discussion.
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:02 PM EDT

@DiegoZarruck Hello Diego! Welcome to the chat. :) #iolchat
jshamsy Oct 26 @ 12:02 PM EDT

Hi #iolchat ... Jennifer here. Will be kind of in and out today..getting ready to go to work.
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:03 PM EDT

@jshamsy Hi Jennifer! Glad you can jump in today. :) #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:05 PM EDT

Starting now! #IOLchat - #Edtech Conferences - #InsideOnlineLearning
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:07 PM EDT

Q1 coming up ... get ready to share your ideas about conferences and conference attendance :) #onlinelearning #onlineteaching #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:08 PM EDT

Q1) Are you planning to attend any upcoming professional conferences? Or do you recommend one from past attendance? #edtech #iolchat
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Online Learning: Benefits of Online Education https://t.co/sBEBdm05sb #iolchat #LDchat
jshamsy Oct 26 @ 12:11 PM EDT

I have not attended any conferences - would like to. I find virtual conferences/webinars would be a better fit for me right now. #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:11 PM EDT

@DiegoZarruck Are you an educator? student? Glad to have a range of perspectives in #IOLchat.
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:11 PM EDT

@jshamsy Virtual attendance can be a great experience! I've done this a few times. There are also completely online conferences. #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:13 PM EDT

@jshamsy Check out @TCCHawaii https://t.co/OodfR0CpyX Great online conference for #edtech, and affordable. #iolchat
AssignmentHelpN Oct 26 @ 12:15 PM EDT

10 Doubts Teachers have About Teaching Coding https://t.co/saMvYWmkCM #iolchat #LDchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:16 PM EDT

Q2) What about conference backchannels? Have you ever followed a conference from a distance via hashtag? #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:19 PM EDT

@DiegoZarruck @edmodo Fantastic! I know Edmodo has a huge following - what is it like to be an ambassador? #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:20 PM EDT
I've started adding conference hashtags to my calendar, and then a stream to Hootsuite. #IOLchat https://t.co/E8ikn6lE2U
- jshamsy Oct 26 @ 12:19 PM EDT
  
  @CenterOnlineEd I have not..but I would think this would be a great way to join in a conversation and add some community to conference!
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:22 PM EDT

FYI, the @EDUCAUSE Annual Conference is happening this week - #EDU16 #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:25 PM EDT

@DiegoZarruck I think we may have had one participate a very long time ago. Glad to have you here. #Edtech is a big job! #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:29 PM EDT

There are also great backchannel blogs - such as @LnDDave 's work with #DevLearn #iolchat
jshamsy Oct 26 @ 12:29 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd @tcchawaii I will definitely have to check it out..it is just all about time..I don't have any =( #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:30 PM EDT

@jshamsy I know, I know! Just as soon as I have "slow" week things start piling up again. :) #iolchat
jshamsy Oct 26 @ 12:30 PM EDT

What is the best source to find out conference information -- is there any central source or just web surfing? #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:30 PM EDT

Ideas? RT @jshamsy What is the best source to find out conference information -- is there any central source or just web surfing? #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:31 PM EDT

@jshamsy @EdSurge has started a helpful list: https://t.co/rplCyIPZMA #iolchat
jshamsy Oct 26 @ 12:32 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd Slow weeks just might be a myth...something always seems to pop up =( #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:32 PM EDT
#IOLchat Good point, Amy. Some conferences have more active backchannels than others. https://t.co/XWMz4nCBjN
- AmyOstrom Oct 26 @ 12:29 PM EDT
  
  @CenterOnlineEd Currently following #Edu16. There are some great tweeters there so I'm hopeful that I'll be able to keep in the loop.
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:34 PM EDT
#IOLchat Agreed! @OLCToday has a good conference series. :) Including #OLCAccelerate coming up soon! https://t.co/gzvL2cSVwi
- AmyOstrom Oct 26 @ 12:27 PM EDT
  
  @CenterOnlineEd A1) I enjoyed the @OLCToday conference #OLCInnovate this year. It's going to be held again next April.
AmyOstrom Oct 26 @ 12:35 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd I also find random backchannels that lead to conferences that I didn't know existed from people I follow #IOLChat
jshamsy Oct 26 @ 12:36 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd I do get emails from them ...if there are myths of slow weeks there are also myths of staying on top of the inbox #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:36 PM EDT

@AmyOstrom Social media is a great way to discover new events! Interesting hashtags cause me to click through, too. #iolchat
AmyOstrom Oct 26 @ 12:36 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd @OLCToday I really want to go to #OLCAccelerate, but I think I may have to miss out this year :( Should be a good # #IOLChat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:37 PM EDT

@jshamsy Sooo many myths in online teaching and learning ;) #iolchat
AmyOstrom Oct 26 @ 12:38 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd Agreed! Although it feels awkward sometimes to ask what the # is referring to when you're unfamiliar #IOLChat 1/2
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:38 PM EDT

#OLCAccerate is another Nov. event this year. Excited to co-present sessions with @jernstberger and @dliljegren!! #iolchat
AmyOstrom Oct 26 @ 12:39 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd 2/2 esp. when you have a habit of just jumping into conversations like I do! :) #IOLChat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:40 PM EDT

@AmyOstrom Jumping in is what hashtags are made for! ;) Consider that those who are sharing like to know you're interested. #iolchat
OHMWelker Oct 26 @ 12:40 PM EDT

A2 @CenterOnlineEd #iolchat yes --recent #digiped conference hastag was so rich with resources and great folks to follow for inspiration!
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:40 PM EDT

#OLCAccelerate is another Nov. event this year. Excited to co-present sessions with @jernstberger and @dliljegren!! #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:41 PM EDT

@OHMWelker That's great to hear! Thanks for sharing that one, Mike. #iolchat
OHMWelker Oct 26 @ 12:41 PM EDT

A1 - #iolchat @CenterOnlineEd the @podnetwork I got to years ago was amazing! Such a great community... they have cycled arnd to my area!
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:42 PM EDT

@OHMWelker @podnetwork I just recently learned about this one, thanks to the @EdSurge list. :) #iolchat
OHMWelker Oct 26 @ 12:43 PM EDT

@AmyOstrom @CenterOnlineEd #same! :D #IOLCHAT
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:43 PM EDT

One more for November, 2nd-4th - Open Education Conference #OpenEd16 #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:45 PM EDT

Q3) Any advice for following conference hashtags? Tips, tools, etc... #iolchat
jshamsy Oct 26 @ 12:46 PM EDT

I wonder if the wealth of smaller prof. dev. opportunities like blogs, podcasts, chats, etc. has made conferences less popular? #iolchat
AmyOstrom Oct 26 @ 12:47 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd A3) @TweetDeck or @hootsuite work well for combining all of the #'s you like in one area for easier consumption #IOLChat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:48 PM EDT

@jshamsy I'd imagine there's some connection - more local, smaller-scale events may also be less expensive to attend. #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:49 PM EDT

@AmyOstrom Yes! Starting a stream you can check in on periodically is really helpful way to filter. #iolchat
AmyOstrom Oct 26 @ 12:49 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd A3) Also, don't be afraid to speak up about what you're seeing. Add to the community and share your story #IOLChat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:49 PM EDT
Great tip for conference backchannels! Follow and participate. #IOLchat https://t.co/HCnQamNDAi
- AmyOstrom Oct 26 @ 12:49 PM EDT
  
  @CenterOnlineEd A3) Also, don't be afraid to speak up about what you're seeing. Add to the community and share your story #IOLChat
jshamsy Oct 26 @ 12:50 PM EDT

Have to go-work calls..but thanks for the great ideas..I hear we are getting an extra hour in a week or two..maybe time then? 😉 #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:51 PM EDT

Always great chatting with you, Jennifer! Have a great day out there. An extra hour?! ;) #iolchat
OHMWelker Oct 26 @ 12:52 PM EDT

@jshamsy no data but spidey sense = yes w/drop in education funding and tightening budgets :( Esp here in community colleges world #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:53 PM EDT

@OHMWelker @jshamsy Good feedback. Conferences can be amazing, but also really expensive in terms of money and time. #iolchat
AmyOstrom Oct 26 @ 12:53 PM EDT

@OHMWelker @jshamsy Agreed! The budget concern is a real struggle. Even virtual attendance fees are going up #IOLChat
OHMWelker Oct 26 @ 12:53 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd @jshamsy lemonade out of lemos -- better community and rise of cheaper out of box #unconference formats? #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:54 PM EDT

@OHMWelker I'm sure there are some positive outcomes, esp. where effort has been put into in-house #profdev alternatives. #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Oct 26 @ 12:57 PM EDT

We are nearing the end of the chat hour … Thanks to @DiegoZarruck @jshamsy @AmyOstrom @OHMWelker for the conference tips today! #iolchat
AmyOstrom Oct 26 @ 12:57 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd @OHMWelker Similarly, @TLTcofc has created its own Teaching and Learning Con geared toward local/regional fac. #IOLChat