in case you didn't get this one... walu. --- LM <mleonardo@yahoo.com> wrote:

Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2006 05:47:18 -0700 (PDT) From: LM <mleonardo@yahoo.com> Subject: eLA 2007 To: jwalu@yahoo.com

Walu, Kindly circulate in KIPList. This promises to be very big indeed.

L

eLA 2007 - The Conference Meeting the networking needs of the Pan-African eLearning and distance education sector, the annual eLearning Africa conference is the key networking venue for practitioners and professionals from Africa and all over the world.

Main Facts: eLA is the largest gathering of eLearning and distance education professionals in Africa , enabling participants to develop multinational and cross-industry contacts and partnerships, as well as to enhance their knowledge, expertise, and abilities. The 2006 event attracted 832 participants from 80 countries representing all continents, with 70% coming from Africa, making it Africa ’s largest eLearning conference. Last year’s gathering featured the work of more than 230 speakers from 46 countries, addressing all forms of technology-enhanced learning and including a rich mix of themes, topics and a variety of session formats. Delegates are high-level decision makers and practitioners from education, business, and government - the three key areas driving eLearning adoption and innovation. The conference is held in English and French. It includes plenary sessions with world-class experts, smaller presentation and special focus sessions, practical demonstrations and debates on specific topics, as well as various informal networking opportunities where practitioners share their experiences, ideas, new information and perspectives. An exhibition and demonstration area accompany the programme, where leading international eLearning manufacturers, suppliers and service providers present their latest products and services. Participants evaluated the exhibition as a critical meeting point for professional interaction within the conference. A full-day program of workshops conducted by leading eLearning practitioners precedes the event. These small, intensive sessions offer attendees a unique opportunity to fine-tune their skills and acquire new ones. A number of special events take place alongside the conference, such as product launches, special interest group get-togethers, sponsored workshops, best practice showcases, and meetings.

New features at eLA 2007: eLA 2007 will also have a number of exciting features that extend the scope and outreach of the conference, adding value for both presenters and attendees:

A high-level policy maker and industry leader summit entitled “Accelerating the Building of Infrastructures and Capacities for African Educational Systems” The African TVET Summit “Access and Inclusion for TVET in Africa through New ICT-based Solutions” A convention of major donors and development agencies focusing on “ICT-Enhanced Education and Training in Development Cooperation“ Two break-out workshops, one in Kisumu at Lake Victoria and one in Mombassa on the Indian Ocean http://www.elearning-africa.com/

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