Desire2Learn Community webinar, hosted by Barry Dahl on June 3, 2014

1. Desire2Learn Community Webinars
For More Information:
Community.Desire2Learn.com
#D2LFUSION
Sneak Peek at FUSION 2014

2. Tue. June 3, 2014
•Sneak Peek at FUSION
2014
•Looking for co-presenters
for webinars in Sept.-Dec.
2014
Barry Dahl, D2L Community
Desire2Learn Community
Webinars
@D2LBarry

3. Desire2Learn Community
Webinars
•Tues. June 17 at 3:00 ET
•Leaving the Limits of
the Brick and Mortar
for Digital Learning
Environments: Moving
Past Perceived Limits of
the Integrated Learning
Platform
Barbra Thoeming, D2L Community
@D2LBarbra

4. At Desire2Learn…
We believe that the world is improved
when people are able to reach their full
potential through learning
Our solutions represent a shift from the
simple course management capabilities
of the LMS to a highly pervasive,
perceptive, and personal experience
with an Integrated Learning Platform.fusion.desire2learn.com

5. No room reservation? Better hurry!
July 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 still available
Omni Hotel Nashville

6. Nashville Map
Music
City
Center
Bridgestone
Arena
Ryman Auditorium

7. D2Lunconference.com
Unconference – Sunday Night

8. FUSION Newbie?
Monday Morning Learning Opportunity
Pre-Conference Product Seminars

9. Desire2Learn Capture is a lecture capture and
webcasting solution that enables users to
effortlessly capture rich media presentations with
audio, video, and visual aids and broadcast them to
online audiences live or on-demand to support a
blended learning program. An introduction to
fundamental concepts. Recommended for Novice
and newcomers.
Presenter: Dave Maurer, Desire2Learn
Pre-conference seminar - Capture

10. Monday Opening Session
Lunch at 11:20 John Baker at 12:00

11. Monday Special Guest
Colonel
Chris
Hadfield
@ 12:30
Through his 21-years as an astronaut and three spaceflights,
Colonel Hadfield has become a worldwide sensation, harnessing
the power of social media to make outer space accessible to
millions and infusing a sense of wonder into our collective
consciousness not felt since humanity first walked on the Moon.

12. 5:00 – 7:00 Welcome Reception
• Solutions Central Hall
• Network with peers
• Meet D2L Product Experts
• Connect with D2L Partners
Monday Afternoon-Evening
4:20 – 5:00 Solution Spotlight
On the Main Stage, we’ll turn the spotlight on some of the
solutions that have been deployed to make Desire2Learn
products more extensible and flexible.

13. Three Tracks for Sessions
Technology in Practice
Workshops and Training
Leadership

14. Examples of Track Sessions
Technology in Practice
Workshops and Training
Leadership

15. Monday @ 1:40 (TiP)
Desire2Learn has changed deployment updates to
support Continuous Delivery. A technical session
with focus on how monthly updates are applied,
monitored and verified, it will review automation
and orchestration tools and discuss the monitoring
process, verification steps, roll-back plans, and
more. Technical admin staff will benefit from
attending
Continuous Delivery - Under the Hood

16. Tuesday @ 10:20 (TiP)

17. Tuesday@ 10:20 (TiP)
Blended Learning, Learning Portfolios,
and Portfolio Development

18. Extensibility Lab
Your place for all things platform at FUSION.

19. • Connect with D2L extensibility experts.
• Discuss current or proposed projects.
• Talk to our customizations team about designing and building a unique
solution.
• Get away from the crowd and geek-out for a while!
Not a Developer? No problem. Non-techies are encouraged and
welcomed!
• Wondering what an API is and why you should care? We’ll tell you (in
plain English).
• Interested in how your peers are solving unique challenges? Be inspired.
• D2L clients are doing a lot of cool stuff with the platform – check it out!
What is the Extensibility Lab?

20. • Need some help with a project?
• Bring your questions and code! We’re here to help.
• Looking to understand how the D2L platform and related resources can help your
campus?
• Attend a client sessions and hear how your peers are overcoming
challenges with unique solutions.
• Want to understand more about Valence?
• Visit us during an open Q&A and we’ll walk you through the resources
and get you started.
• Want to see D2L extensibility in action?
• Join us for an open house featuring demos by clients putting D2L APIs
and LTI to work
• Interesting in learning more about the D2L platform now and in the future?
• Attend the D2L Executive Platform Panel on Wednesday morning:
• John Baker – CEO
• Nick Oddson – VP Product Development
• Ken Chapman – VP Market Strategy
• Mike Gruber – Sr. Director, Global Alliances & Business Development
Why visit the Extensibility Lab?

21. • Extensibility Demos –
TUESDAY 1-4 pm
• D2L Platform Panel –
WEDNESDAY 8 am
Check the online schedule
for dates and times of all
other Extensibility Lab
demos!
Extensibility Lab
Highlights

22. Extensibility Lab Info
Online FUSION Website
Valence Blog
Contacts
Sarah-Beth Bianchi
Valence Community Manager
Sarah-Beth.Bianchi@Desire2Learn.com
Laura Brick
Sr. Partner Marketing Manager
Laura.Brick@Desire2Learn.com

23. Tuesday Night Social Event
7:30 – 10:30 Vintage Country Décor and Catering
Name that Tune, Celebrity Impersonators, Photo Opps
Lights, Legends,
and Lyrics

24. Examples of Track Sessions
Technology in Practice
Workshops and Training
Leadership

25. • Beginner Level
• Basic Lighting and Sound
Techniques
• Extra Equipment to
Purchase
• App Recommendations
• Hands-On Session Filming
an Interview
Creating Course Videos With an
iPad® Device
Monday @ 3:00 (WaT)
Presenter: Dale Hargis

26. Examples of Track Sessions
Technology in Practice
Workshops and Training
Leadership

27. Wednesday @ 8:00 & 9:20 (L)
Getting teachers onboard with new technology can
be a challenge. In this two part session, you will hear
from both veteran and newer D2L clients who will
cover strategies and key lessons learned for
successful district implementation and adoption of
classroom technology.
Adoption and Implementation Strategies
for K-12 Districts

28. Wednesday @ 8:00 & 9:20 (L)
• Lise Galuga, CFORP
• Susan Rizzo, Park Hill School District
• Barbra Thoeming, Desire2Learn
• Kirk Villanueva, Calgary Catholic School
District
Adoption and Implementation Strategies
for K-12 Districts

29. Leadership Summit
Tuesday, July 15
Disruptive Technology: How
Analytics is Reshaping Education
Guest Speaker - Elliott Masie
Guest Speaker - Tristan Denley
$

30. Tuesday 11:20 to 1:30 – Main Stage Area
Lunch

31. Tuesday 1:30 to 4:00 – Quadruple Play
Extensibility
Lab Demos

32. Wednesday Special Guest
LeVar Burton @ 1:30
As a literacy advocate
and education speaker,
LeVar Burton is well-known
for his long-running PBS
show, Reading Rainbow.

33. Thursday
AM & PM
Friday
AM & PM
Post-conference Workshops
In-depth, hands-on training sessions
$

34. Both Days - 9:00 to noon
This session will cover best practices for creating and
organizing content, general course design, and good
communication based on recognized standards for
quality in eLearning courses. The recommendations
will provide specific use case scenarios, appropriate
settings, and practical suggestions. The session is
designed for trainers and instructors.
Post-Conference Session: Best Practices for
Content, Course Delivery, and Communication
Marsha Conley, Desire2Learn

35. Thursday - 1:00 to 4:00
Today's learners are accessing online material in a
wide variety of ways. "Bring-your-own-device" has
become prevalent in both the classroom and the
workplace. This session will offer solutions to the
challenges found when developing content that is
responsive to all browsers and devices.
Post-Conference Session: Responsive Content:
Design and Development
Nathan Gardi, Desire2Learn

36. Q & A

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Let’s transform
teaching and learning,
together.