October 31 to November 3rd
Walt Disney World
Orlando, Florida, USA
TechLearn '99 Keynote Address
Dr. Bill Cosby
TO:
Training, Learning & Technology Colleagues
FROM: Elliott Masie, Host of TechLearn '99
We are pleased to announce that TechLearn '99 will feature a special
presentation by Bill Cosby. He has agreed to present The 1999 TechLearn Address on
Monday, November 1st. Bill Cosby is an educator with a deep passion for the role
that learning can play in the lives of people. He understands the role that both
media and teachers can play in creating learning. In fact Digitalkamera, his Ph.D. dissertation
from University of Massachusetts was entitled: "The Integration of Visual
Media Via Fat Albert and The Cosby Kids As a Teacher Aid to Achieve Increased
Learning"
Bill Cosby will provide a unique presentation that will hit home with
the participants (and families) of TechLearn '99.
Here are some of the other keynote presentations at TechLearn '99:
Ken Dychwald |
Ken Dychwald is the author of Age Wave and will address the critical issues we face for the learning needs of our older and "new old" workforce....those of us that are in our 40's, 60's and 70's. How do we deliver learning to all of our resources in our companies and communities. Ken is one of the most provocative speakers about the changes in our lives and the role of true life-long learning. |
Kevin Kelly |
Kevin Kelly is the Editor of Wired Magazine and the author of New Rules for the New Economy. He will address the changes in organizations and businesses that are being brought about through technology and our reactions to the technology age. Kevin has his pulse on the business changes and hype that are at the core of our organizations. |
Diane Hessan |
Diane Hessan is the co-author of Customer Centered Growth and a real Testbericht guru in the training industry. She will be returning to TechLearn to present the Conference Orientation and will also be keynoting on the topic of Aligning Learning and Business. |
Loretta LaRoche |
Loretta LaRoche is the "Queen of Stress" and is the author of several books including, "Relax, You Only Have a Little Time Left!" She will be leading a special pre-conference on Balance! and also giving another rip roaring keynote session. She is the host of the PBS show, "The Joy of Stress" |
 Elliott Masie |
I will be serving as the Host of TechLearn '99 and will also deliver the TechLearn '99 State of the Industry Address on Sunday night. I am the President of The MASIE Center and work with a wide range of organizations on the key issues facing us in the implementation of new models of learning and training. |
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Peter Henschel from the Institute for Research in Learning will be presenting a number of major sessions focused on the field based research. He is the leading advocate for incorporating research perspectives into the design and delivery of corporate learning strategies. |
If you would like to join the over 972 colleagues that have registered for TechLearn, here are a few of the logistical details::
Focus: Reinventing Training, Learning in 2000, Technology Meets Organizational Learning, On-Line Learning, Skills Gap and Knowledge Management.
Project Learning Adventure: Under the hood looks at learning programs created and donated by training vendors to national charities.
Case Studies Galore: More than 40 case studies focusing on What Works and What Does Not Work!
TechLearn is NOT a Trade Show! We are not owned by one of the software vendors. This is a learning event by trainers for the learning community. "We treat you as colleagues not prospects!"
Exploratorium with over 200 PC's for hands on learning sessions and opportunity to explore new approaches to learning.
Halloween Specials! A special set of children's programs offered by Disney for children that you might want to bring to TechLearn to celebrate Halloween. And, a unique TechLearn Halloween Party at MGM Studios.
Tuition is $985 ($885 for MASIE Center Members). Hotel rooms will be available in the $120 to $125 range.
If you can't access the page above reserve your space here.