EDUCAUSE Sprint 2013

Join us July 30–August 1 for a free, online program of webinars, activities, resources, and discussions focused on the transformative elements of MOOCs—connectedness, scale, data, and new models—and IT’s role.

Large-scale online learning is reshaping pedagogy, delivery systems, business models, and credentialing—challenging what it means to be a college or university. The transformation is connecting students, faculty, and institutions in new ways.

During the 3-day EDUCAUSE Sprint, we will explore the changes this emerging connected age has for infrastructure, platforms, teaching and learning, analytics, student support, and business models.
 

Join us daily to share thoughts and ideas through daily webinars, articles, videos, and online discussions. Each day will be dedicated to a specific theme.

Tuesday, July 30

IT as a Force of Change

Learn about the forces that are catalyzing change in higher education, business, and technology and how we can frame this complex landscape.

Featuring:

• Elliott Masie, CEO, The MASIE Center
• Amal Chaudhuri, President and CEO, TraqFast

Wednesday, July 31

How Technology Can Change Pedagogy

Explore how large-scale, data-supported, online learning can change the learning experience, the composition of a classroom, and the definition of "quality" education. 

Featuring:

• Hank Lucas, Professor of Information Systems, University of Maryland College Park
• W. Eric L. Grimson, Chancellor, MIT
• Susan Grajek, Vice President, Data, Research, and Analytics, EDUCAUSE

Thursday, August 1

Creating the IT Architecture for the Connected Age

Discuss the infrastructure—technologies, processes, management strategies, and governance structures—needed to realize the full potential of connectedness in higher education.

Featuring:

• Tracy Schroeder, Vice President, Information Services and Technology, Boston University
• Tracy Futhey, Vice President, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, Duke University
• Ethan Benatan, Vice President, Chief Information Officer, and Chief Strategy Officer, Marylhurst University
   

Mark your calendar to visit this site throughout the three days. The sprint will include synchronous and asynchronous activities. Come and go at your leisure.

Registration is only required for the free webinars, scheduled from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. (ET) each day, where virtual seating is limited. Registration will open soon.