Ah yes, the weather is getting nicer and I'm taking my annual swim...in details for the Penn State Web Conference. When I first joined the committee, I was intrigued by the number of details that must be handled to put on such a large event. Since taking over as conference chair, I'm immersed in them. Lucky for me (and our attendees), the conference has the most dedicated and accomplished committee that I've ever seen. These Web professionals really care about the conference and take pride and ownership in how it turns out...and it shows. I am both humbled and extremely grateful to work with such a gifted (and fun-loving) group!
As a group, we are extraordinarily indebted to our presenters. When we put out the call for proposals each year, we never know what we are going to get. This year, we were again gratified by the outstanding quality and the breadth of topics that were proposed for the conference. If you view the conference agenda (http://webconference.psu.edu/program/), you will get some idea of the amazing things going on in the world of Web development at Penn State, as well as other higher education institutions. And, you should see what didn't make it into the agenda. Amazing, amazing stuff!
I'll give you just a small taste of the sessions that will be presented:
Augmented Reality: Merging the Virtual World into Ours
What's New in Web and Mobile Search?
Actionable Web Analytics for Higher Education
Getting Started with AJAX
Streamlining Publications: Unifying Print and Web Production
Wayfinding the Semantic Web
Design for Non-Designers
I could go on (and on), but hopefully you get the idea. In all, 24 breakout sessions will make up the day on Monday, June 8. A full day of workshops will take place on June 9 as well.
So, we are spending these last few weeks immersed in the final details for the conference. Come June 8, it will all be worth the effort!
If I've piqued your interest, registration is now open (http://webconference.psu.edu/) All Penn State faculty and staff are invited to attend. Prepare to be impressed!
P.
As a group, we are extraordinarily indebted to our presenters. When we put out the call for proposals each year, we never know what we are going to get. This year, we were again gratified by the outstanding quality and the breadth of topics that were proposed for the conference. If you view the conference agenda (http://webconference.psu.edu/program/), you will get some idea of the amazing things going on in the world of Web development at Penn State, as well as other higher education institutions. And, you should see what didn't make it into the agenda. Amazing, amazing stuff!
I'll give you just a small taste of the sessions that will be presented:
Augmented Reality: Merging the Virtual World into Ours
What's New in Web and Mobile Search?
Actionable Web Analytics for Higher Education
Getting Started with AJAX
Streamlining Publications: Unifying Print and Web Production
Wayfinding the Semantic Web
Design for Non-Designers
I could go on (and on), but hopefully you get the idea. In all, 24 breakout sessions will make up the day on Monday, June 8. A full day of workshops will take place on June 9 as well.
So, we are spending these last few weeks immersed in the final details for the conference. Come June 8, it will all be worth the effort!
If I've piqued your interest, registration is now open (http://webconference.psu.edu/) All Penn State faculty and staff are invited to attend. Prepare to be impressed!
P.
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