"For those of you eager to stay current on open education trends, I recommend the new book by Curtis Bonk, The World is Open: How Web Technology is Revolutionizing Technology. I heard Bonk speak last November at the Sloan-C International Conference for Online Learning and he was quite inspiring. Great stuff for any educator with an open mind."
Michelle Pacansky-Brock, Director of Online and Hybrid Support Center at California State University, East Bay
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Appearances
July 2010
- Engaging Learners Through Innovative Practice, Keynote, 2010 NSW Department of Education and Training Office, Sydney, Australia, July 15
- The World Is Open, Keynote, Moodlemoot 2010, Melbourne, Australia, July 12
- Moodle Masterclass, Moodlemoot 2010, Melbourne, Australia, July 11
- Heroes, Gurus, and Revolutionaries of the Shared Internet, E-Learning Network of Australia, July 8
- Talk on Blended and Mobile Learning, Deakin University, July 7
May 2010
- Global Learn 2010 - Global Conference on Learning and Technology, Executive Committee, Penang, Malaysia, May 17-20
April 2010
- ISPI (International Society of Performance Improvement), Master Series Speaker, April 20-21
- King Saud University, The World Is Open, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 12 [English Translation]
March 2010
- The Flat World has Swung Open: How Web Technology is Revolutionizing Education, LCTCSOnline annual conference, Keynote, New Orleans, LA, March 24-26
- R2D2 to the Matrix: A Galaxy of Online Learning Style, Motivational, Blended Learning, and Learner-Centered Examples, iTeach2: TNT (Tools and Tips) Conference, Keynote, Auburn, Alabama
- The 2nd Annual Virtual Symposium "Education for Everyone: Expanding Access Through Technology", Presenter, March 23-25
- Heartland eLearning Conference, Keynote, March 8-9
February 2010
- University of Texas at Austin, "The Flat World Swung Open: How Web Technology Is Revolutionizing Education", February 18
January 2010
- EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) Conference, Featured Talk, January 19-21 [Audio] [Video]
December 2009
- Future of Education Interview Series, Online Presentation, December 3
November 2009
- Webinar Stanford University
- Kentucky Learning Depot Launch for the Council on Postsecondary Education, Featured Speaker, Frankfort, Kentucky, November 17
- Webinar University of Hawaii
- Navitas Big English Day In, Creatively Engaging Online Students: Models and Activities, Keynote (via video)
- Navitas Big English Day In, The Flat World Swung Open: Now WE-ALL-LEARN with Web Technology, Keynote (via video)
October 2009
- International E-Learn Conference, Keynote, October 27
- Central Indiana ASTD, October 23
- The Macro and the Micro of Distance Learning, Online Seminar, October 16
- Online Teaching and Learning Conference, Keynote, October 8
September 2009
- Invited Speaker, Armstrong Teacher Educator Program, The World Is Open: Now WE-ALL-LEARN with Web, September 18
- Ed Tech Talk, September 13
August 2009
- The Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning, Closing Panel, August 7
June 2009
- Ed Media, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 23
May 2009
- Higher Education & Technology Conference, Toronto, Canada, May 21
- Korean Society for Educational Technology, Seoul, Korea, May 15-16
April 2009
- Wiley Webinar, April 21
- AERA Conference, San Diego, California, April 13-17
- Book Interview, Apr 4
- Cuesta Community College, Alan Hancock College, San Luis Obispo, CA, Apr 2-3
March 2009
- E-Learning Guild, Orlando, Florida, March 12-13
February 2009
- University of Texas School of Public Health, Austin, Texas, February 18-19
- Thunderbird School of Global Management, Glendale, AZ, February 12
- King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia, January 31 - February 4
January 2009
- Webinar on Wikis from Abu Dhabi, UAE, January 28
- Dubai Men's College, UAE, January 27
December 2008
- Houston, University of Houston, Texas, December 9-10
- Wiley Webinar on Matching Online Assessment and Activities, December 8
November 2008
- E-Learn Conference (program chair), Las Vegas, Nevada, November 17-21
- Arlington, IL - Illinois School Library Media Association in Arlington Heights, Chicago, Illinois, November 7-8
- Sloan Conference (plenary talk), Orlando, Florida, November 6