2015 Global Online-Distance Education Symposium objectives are teaching, learning and connecting as follows:

Teach

Discuss critical success factors and innovative practices in online/distance education and training.

Examine the key components of effective applications: needs analysis, course design, teaching methods, active learning, learner support, management, policy, and evaluation.

Share successful approaches, strategies, and techniques.

Identify active teaching/learning methods for effective engagement, motivation, and performance outcomes.

Discuss major issues, new developments, and trends.

Learn

Reflect on progress made in online/distance education.

Consider future possibilities for online/distance education.

Increase knowledge about teaching/training related to online/distance education.

Connect

Facilitate networking among online/distance educators, practitioners and administrators.

Share program resources via technology (e.g., print, audio, video, multimedia, and the Internet).

More information: http://www.uofriverside.com/conferences/global-onlinedistance-education-symposium/2015-winter-global-onlinedistance-education-symposium/