Enjoy the Clash of Opinions – Welcome to the “Battle of the Bloggers”

Every year, OEB provides a platform for a plethora of opinions on education and learning from speakers and participants, who engage in heated discussions on where we stand and what lies ahead. OEB introduced the “Battle of the Bloggers” last year as a forum for discussion of key issues raised at the conference. It continues this year and is an open summit of e-learning opinion leaders and experts. This highly interactive session not only provides a sophisticated overview of current controversies but also invites attendees to speak their mind and share their thoughts with the panel. Expect an intensive but open debate: Push your point of view; comment on other opinions; point to interesting research; get inspired – be part of the “Battle of the Bloggers”, one of OEB’s most vibrant sessions!

This year’s line-up of bloggers includes Ellen D. Wagner, partner and principal analyst for Sage Road Solutions LLC and Executive Director of Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications (WCET). Wagner’s experience encompasses both corporate and academic positions, including stints as former senior director of worldwide e-learning at Adobe Systems and as a tenured professor and high-level administrator at the University of Northern Colorado. Visit Ellen D. Wagner’s blog, eLearning Roadtrip at http://elearningroadtrip.typepad.com/.

She will be joined by social-learning consultant Jane Hart, a sought-after conference speaker and blogger and the founder of the Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies, UK. She currently focuses on helping organisations implement social media and social learning environments. Jane Hart’s blog can be found at http://janeknight.typepad.com/.

Also on the panel will be e-learning expert and passionate blogger Donald Clark, Board Member of LINE, Caspian and UFI. To read his blog, please visit: http://donaldclarkplanb.blogspot.com

Last but not least, Clive Shepherd will join the battle. According to his blog http://clive-shepherd.blogspot.com/, Shepherd has spent the past 25 years working with computers trying to make learning happen electronically. He applies his extensive expertise as a consultant specialised in e-learning, blended learning and communications.
Bert De Coutere, IBM, Belgium, will act as “referee” of this year’s battle.

The "Battle of the Bloggers" will take place on Friday, December 4th, from 14:15 – 16:00.

November 25, 2009

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