Those attending the event will hear presentations by educators and researchers from colleges, universities and institutions in the United States and Canada. Some will be teachers and administrators, while others may be school board members or individuals with similar policy-making responsibilities. Information technology investments are sizable, Runde said, prompting decision-makers to look for places to turn where they can get help in making informed decisions. He expects those attending the conference to leave better informed to develop their own opinions and decisions about technology's effect on learning. Conference organizers have made a special effort, he added, to provide daily opportunities for those attending the conference to participate in roundtable discussions with presenters.
Registration is required to attend the conference.
To register on the Web, visit iccel.wfu.edu . A fee is charged for attending the event.