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Preconference Workshops

These extended-length workshops provides attendees the chance to explore a topic in depth or participate in hands-on training in a variety of new software programs. Preconference Workshops require advance registration and payment of a special fee in addition to the normal Summer Conference registration fees. All preconference sessions which will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2008.

Breakout Sessions

Breakout sessions are 75 minute presentations in a dedicated room. Time should be allowed for a 15 - 20 minute question and answer period at the end of a breakout session. Sessions can include presentations, panel discussions, and hands-on labs. Topics for a breakout session should include any of the above mentioned Session Tracks.

Five Minutes of Fame

The NMC's signature event is back in its original format! Demo your project in five minutes 'cause when the gong sounds, your Five Minutes of Fame are up!

This year, the program focused on four key tracks and are described below:

• Applications for Emerging Technologies
• Best Practices
• Digital Stories and New Approaches to Content
• Tools and Techniques

Applications of Emerging Technologies

This track features sessions that explore the newest technoloigies applied to learning, communication, and creative expression, especially ones featured in the Horizon Report. Topics may include, but are not limited to:

2009 NMC Summer Conference Call for Proposals

The 2009 NMC Summer Conference Call for Proposals will open in early December. Check back here and watch your email for futher updates. The deadline to submit a proposal will be January 31, 2009.

The 2009 NMC Summer Conference is hosted by California State University, Monterey Bay in Monterey, California.

For complete information about the conference, including full details on travel and lodging, look to the links to the left or go to the main conference information.

Conference Tracks

This year's program focuses on four key tracks:

The NMC Summer Conference offers many opportunities for NMC partners to showcase their products and services that enhance programs and initiatives for teaching and leadership to a variety of colleges and universities. NMC partners are eligible to participate in the Corporate Partner Showcase as part of their membership. In addition, there are many sponsorship opportunities available for partners to participate in.

2009 NMC Corporate Partner Showcase

The Corporate Partner Showcase will be held in conjunction with the Opening Reception on Wednesday, June 10 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. The fee for participation at the Corporate Partner Showcase as an exhibitor for the Summer Conference is dependent upon your level of membership. Please refer to the corporate partner benefits in order to determine your fees.

The preliminary conference schedule was as follows:

Monday, September 22

5:30 – 7:30 pm
Registration/Info Desk Open

5:30 – 7:30 pm
Welcome Reception

Monterey Bay Information

• California State University, Monterey Bay

The focus of the Pachyderm Conference was to bring together authors, developers, and others in an ongoing conversation about how to communicate effectively with digital media. The conference will provide a forum for beginners to learn from established experts, and for those with more advanced skills to exchange ideas and gather inspiration from their peers.

The theme of the Third Annual 2008 Pachyderm Conference was the power of story. Highlights will include final details about the next release of Pachyderm, which is imminent, as well as a special showcase of presentations that demonstrate the deep connection between story and audience.

San Antonio Information

• San Antonio Riverwalk
• San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Texas Hill Country
• City of San Antonio

Lodging Information

Attendees at the 2008 Pachyderm Conference will stay at the Hotel Contessa, located on the San Antonio Riverwalk. All conference events will take place at the Hotel Contessa.