[Macpartners] MacLearning.org announces AcademiX 2009 in conjunction with Apple, Inc.

[Patrick McNeal]

MacLearning.org and Apple are holding a one day conference at MIT on  
March 26, 2009.  Topics will include "the democratization of content  
creation, new tools for distribution such as iTunes U, mobile devices,  
collaboration services and more."  There's no cost to attend, but  
registration is required.  For more information and to sign up, see:

   http://www.apple.com/education/academix/

The full announcement is also included below.

--Patrick

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> MacLearning.org and Apple, Inc. are pleased to announce the offering  
> of four regional conferences on teaching and learning using Apple  
> technologies.  Based on the feedback from an earlier survey on  
> travel expenses and budgets, we have jointly decided to offer four  
> regional AcademiX 2009 conferences designed to offer opportunities  
> for learning and sharing at minimal cost to you or your institution.
>
> We recognize that content needs to align with institutional mission  
> and professional responsibilities, so the conference agendas will  
> offer practical, as well as inspiring, content for faculty and staff  
> who work with or support Apple technologies used for teaching and  
> learning.  The conference sessions will include inspirational  
> thought-leaders offering conceptual models for thinking about what's  
> next, presentations about important trends and new technologies, as  
> well as panel discussions offering practical case studies on topics  
> such as successful iTunes U rollouts, mobile learning initiatives,  
> and digital content beyond the LMS.
>
> In addition, we are offering the opportunity for you to share your  
> innovative uses of Apple technologies with your colleagues.  All  
> AcademiX 2009 conferences will conclude with a poster session and  
> reception.   We ask you to consider submitting a poster abstract  
> proposal when you register.  And if showcasing what your institution  
> is doing is not enough, prizes will be awarded for the Top 3 Posters  
> at each conference.  Also, for those who need direct, actionable  
> knowledge, pre-conference sessions will be offered, too.  These  
> sessions will be an incredible opportunity for those who support  
> Apple technologies to learn directly from Apple Education Consulting  
> Engineers.
>
> Times are tight and we understand that budgets for conference travel  
> and expenses are constrained, so we designed the conference schedule  
> to fit into a single extended day to help reduce or eliminate hotel  
> costs.  Equally  important, all of the regional conferences are  
> offered at no cost to attendees, including the optional pre- 
> conference lab sessions.  Meals will also be provided at no cost, so  
> your only expenses may be travel and lodging.  (And speaking of  
> lodging, we've also worked really hard to obtain great rates for all  
> the conference sites.)
>
> You can choose from the following:
>
>> Massachusetts Institute of Technology
>> March 26, 2009
>> Cambridge, MA
>>
>> University of Utah
>> April 23, 2009
>> Salt Lake City, UT
>>
>> Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
>> May 7, 2009
>> Indianapolis, IN
>>
>> Duke University
>> TBD
>> Durham, NC
>
> For more information see http://maclearning.org/ and http://www.apple.com/education/academix/ 
> .
>
> I believe we’ve put together an exciting set of events that will be  
> meaningful for the range of faculty and staff at your institution  
> who work with, and support the use of, technology in higher  
> education. I hope you can join us at the AcademiX 2009 venue of your  
> choice.
>
> Willie Pritchard
> Co-Chair MacLearning.org