Join us for the 2011 Social Learning Summit Kickoff! With networking, light hors d'ouevres, an outstanding keynote speech by Peter Corbett, CEO of DC's own iStrategyLabs, and a rockstar panel, we hope to kick off our first annual SLS with a bang.
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Breakfast will be available and registration will be open from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning.
This opening keynote panel will discuss the current state of higher education, the rapid evolution of modern education with social media and technology, and the radically new and innovative ideas being promoted by some of those in the social media world, including the AU Social Media Club.
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Sure, Facebook and Twitter are hot topics today, but blogging is still at the heart of social media and online communication. This panel will explore the how and why of blogging for today's students, and explore how blogging itself can be used to learn from each other and with each other.
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Some have suggested today's youth are a generation of "slacktivists". Activists in name only, using the "like" button and tweets as forms of protest. Is this generation of students less motivated to truly act than in the past? Or are they simply armed with different tools?
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We've all reached that inevitable moment in our lives when we're faced with a huge decision. Whether to accept our parents friend request on Facebook. Older generations are constantly becoming more involved in social media. This panel will discuss the alleged "generation gap" in social and digital media. Does it exist? Does it matter? Our panelists, including Chanelle Schneider, Debbie Weil, and American University student Miranda Gale, will explore those questions and more.
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Food Trucks
We've all seen the impacts of social networks in Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya. This panel takes an international perspective on social media, and our panelists will explore these issues and more. Kendall Byl, an American University student, will even be joining us from China to provide her insight from abroad!
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Today's politicians have a lot to keep in mind when running for office. Our panel of experts and authorities will discuss today's "Facebook Candidates" and how the public world of social media has impacted modern political elections.
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80% of today's jobs come from networking. Do you think social media plays a role in your future? This discussion will focus on strategies and stories of how social media can impact your future career.
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Social media can do a lot more for the environment than just saving paper. In this discussion we explore how social media has been used and can used as an effective outlet for environmental and scientific causes and advocacy.
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There are many ways to use social media, but some activity is risker than others. With social communities growing, so are the potential dangers. This discussion will provide insight to how to do social media safely and responsibly.
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In a catch-up-or-catch-you-later environment, social media's involvement in business is vital. Business is increasingly social, and we'll be joined by some outstanding DC startups who are doing it right. Come join us in discussing how social media can be leveraged by today's generation of business entrepreneurs.
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Breakfast will be available and registration will be open from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning.
Want to change the world? Some say social media is helping us do just that. From building peace to managing crises, social media is playing a key role in making the world a little bit better place. This panel will talk about how it's doing this, and how you can get involved in the process.
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Running for office is one thing, but governing is a whole different story. This panel takes a look at today's Gov2.0 and how social media is changing the way our politicians actually try to get things done. From open data to today's "transparency", this panel will cover the broad spectrum of issues at the heart of governing in a new media world.
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This panel will explore all aspects of social media behind the camera--whether that's on the set, on YouTube, or in public speaking when that recording light is flashing.
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Food Trucks
People can learn a lot through social media, including sometimes what they're learning in class. This discussion will showcase ideas and innovations incorporating social media and technology into today's modern classroom.
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Today's world is all about new media and social media, but how does this impact the old media? This panel takes a look at how social media is--and has already--revolutionized the journalistic landscape.
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How much is "too much information" on social media? Where do you draw your line? We're bringing some of the most colorful people on the social web to talk about what they think is too much, and how you can set your own standards for your social media activity.
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Social networks have become a phenomenal resource for really standing up for what you believe in--including civil rights and equality. We're bringing some of the best advocates around to talk about how social media can perhaps help bring about modern social civil rights
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With an iPhone or Android in seemingly every pocket, today's popular mobile slogan is "an app for everything." Perhaps this applies for education, too. This panel will explore how mobile devices and technology fit into the classroom equation--if at all.
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Washington, DC has some of the best examples of "hyperlocal" blogs--blogs covering one small, unique area in an in-depth an insightful way. We're bringing in some of DC's best hyperlocal voices to chat about why they do what they do, and how students can get more involved in their community, if they like.
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After two days of breakout sessions, outstanding panelists, guest speakers and conversation, we have to ask: what's next? Where do we go from here, and how can we make higher education better? Where does social learning fit in? We'll tackle these questions and more in our closing keynote panel.
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