We all connect for instruction and learning on a daily basis. We share information about things we have experienced, suggest, indicate, or offer advice on how to do things, where to go, and so much more. We spend most of our waking hours communicating our experiences to strangers, acquaintances, friends, colleagues, and family through conversations (see Contagious by Jonah Berger).

Technology is facilitating the process by making the daily task of the conversations more efficient and more effective. We connect using programs and apps installed in smart devices and computers via the Internet. We connect online for instruction and learning. Connecting online conferences allow people to share those experiences in numbers unheard of through Massive Open Online Conferences (MOOCs).

Connecting Online Conferences (CO09-CO15) have been the highlight of many educators for the past 5 years. Connecting Online brings educators from around the globe learn together in a  live online class called WizIQ. The event takes place on the first full weekend of February. You’re invited to join the 6th annual Connecting Online (CO15) conference on WizIQ. The presentations focus on instruction and learning. They given by educators for educators.

The conference focuses on how educators are connecting online for instruction and learning. Connecting Online is a 3-day conference that started in 2009 as CO09. One very special highlight of connecting online conference of CO13 is a book called Connecting Online for Instruction and Learning.

Connecting Online Book

Connecting Online for Instruction and Learning provides readers with the opportunity to learn how educators connect with their students for learning. The book is a collection of articles written by educators for educators. The chapters are based on the authors’ presentations at the annual Connecting Online (CO12)) conference on WizIQ in February 2012.

Connecting Online MOOC

Connecting Online for 2015 is a massive open online conference or a MOOC. You’re invited to join the conference area to get the latest updates, get the content, access the live online classes, watch the recordings, and participate in discussions: http://www.wiziq.com/course/48839-connecting-online-co15

Topics and Highlights of CO15

• Connecting online to improve instruction and learning
• Online learning and instructional experiences
• Experiences with technology in face-to-face and online classes.
• Best practices: What worked and what didn’t work?
• Challenges involved in teaching and/or learning online
• How do you use technology to promote your online workshops, consultation, and communities?
• Research conducted on e-learning
• Books written on e-learning
• Collaborative online learning
• Research on collaborative learning
• Conducting collaborative research
• Collaborative book writing
• Collaborative online teamwork

Past Recordings

• CO14: http://www.wiziq.com/course/12066-connecting-online-for-instruction-and-learning-conference-co14
• CO13: http://www.wiziq.com/events/co13.htm
• CO12: http://www.wiziq.com/events/co12.htm
• CO11: http://www.wiziq.com/events/co11.aspx

CO15 will also publish a book based on the presentations for those interested. Here’s the book from CO12 in printed form and in a Kindle version

Organizer of CO15

Dr. Nellie Deutsch (click for bio)

Sponsors

WizIQ, Inc. (Click for WizIQ Desktop)

WizIQ apps on iPhone and iPad (Install the WizIQ apps)

How to Use WizIQ

Demos and individual help on how to use WizIQ: http://goo.gl/GtuWg5

Presenters of CO15

Live Presentations | WizIQ Course Area | About the Presenters | Add the Calendar

Live Presentations | WizIQ Course Area | About the Presenters | Add the Calendar

About the Presenters

CO15 includes 36 presenters from 17 countries. The presenters are educators who have volunteered to share how they connect online for instruction and learning. Click on the following link to learn more about the Presenters.

Presentations for CO15 MOOC

Massive Open Online Conferences (MOOCs) are the future. Let’s connect on CO15 and learn online for 3 day, 33 hours, 36 presenters from February 6-8, 2015 on WizIQ. Click to enrol. Recordings will be available for those who join. Add the webinars to your Calendar.