E-Learning Demofest

E-Learning DemoFest 2011 is being conducted by the Sacramento Chapter of ASTD.  This event will showcase e-Learning courses that have been created using a variety of software.  The presenters will be discussing their online course development, deloyment, and tips and techniques for doing it better.  They will address the issues they encountered developing online content, answering your questions about discussing  problems they encountered and how they overcame them.

Note: Limit of 150 attendees

Our Presenters and Their Topics

1. The Self-Made Leader: Developing leadership without a leadership development program presented by Bill Cushard, Chief Learning Officer, The Knowland Group
2. Use Captivate to Create Engaging E-Learnings presented by Lisa Eckels from UC Davis Medical Center, Training Analyst
3. Using ANGEL and Blackboard as tools for long-distance asynchronous learning presented by Jeanette Monahan, SPHR Consultant
4. Taking E-learning to a new level with Articulate Studio presented by Angel Nazir, Health Net Federal Services
5. Creating a Captivating Customer Service Training in a Virtual Learning Environment presented by Linda Shafer, Workforce Development Officer, Sacramento Superior Court
6. 3D Avatars Bring Training to Life presented by Amelya Stevenson, SPHR-CA
7. Converting existing instructor-led (IL) courses to e-learning courses presented by Dennis Wade, Principal Consultant, People Development Services
8. Nurturing and Growing Your Moodle - Lessons Learned at Sac State Continuing Education presented by Geoff Herbert, CSUS, Continuing Education
9. Cost Savings and Accessibility Through Online Learning: A California Department of Social Services Case Study presented by Melissa Asher – CPS Training Manager Jamie Clark – CPS Online Training Project Consultant
10. Developing e-Learning from the view of a novice developer presented by Stephen Pratt & Tina Shaw

In addition to these presentations our sponsors will be providing information about their programs and software.  Be sure and stop by Articulate, Skillsoft, CSUS CCE, Los Rios CCD, and Wiley-Pfieffer to see what they have to offer in the e-Learning world.

Schedule for Presentations
You can visit any of 10 different and interactive simudemonstrations - presentations or any of our five vendor tables.  Each presentation will last approximately 25 minutes [includes time for a Q & A]; 5 minutes at the end of each presentation will be allotted for participants to rotate between presentations. Break time will be provided for snacks and refreshments, socializing, and prizes.  Presentations will be given six times – 12:30, 1:00, 1:30,2:30, 3:00, and 3:30.  Participants are able to visit any of our sponsors at any time during the afternoon. 

What is the cost? 

• Price for ASTD Members – $39 (before Tuesday, Sept 20) then rises to $49
• Price for Non-members - $59 (before Tuesday, Sept 20) then rises to $69

These reduced costs for a half-day event are being made possible by our generous sponsors.  We recommend that you register early for this event; there are only 150 spaces available and you won't want to miss it.

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Sponsors for the event

Articulate…Empowering Rapid E-Learning