The Journal of Instructional Research (JIR) is an annual publication by the Center for Innovation in Research and Teaching at Grand Canyon University that highlights research relevant to best practices in post-secondary instruction. Unique to JIR is the use of a two-stage evaluation process with public peer review, interactive discussion and final formalized peer review.

We are seeking your participation in reviewing, providing feedback and discussing the current submissions to JIR. All…

I am pleased to present Volume 8, Issue 1, of the International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ijSOTL). This issue challenges readers to examine how SoTL is conceptualized and operationalized. It also illuminates how redefinition and collaboration can help move SoTL and its scholars from models of deficit and isolation to integration and capacity building. Please consider submitting a manuscript for the July 2014 issue. http://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/ij-sotl/

See the link http://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/tony-blair-argues-that-the-fight-against-religious-extremism-and-terrorism-will-be-won-or-lost-in-our-schools to connect to the article

Choose from a variety of presentation formats depending on your expertise and experience in the field of distance education/training-from a 15-minute speed session to a 3-hour hands-on workshop. NOTE: During proposal review, special consideration will be given to presentations that include evidence on successful outcomes or key lessons learned. The 2013 conference hosted more than 800 distance education professionals and practitioners. They enjoyed a dynamic keynote presentation on open…

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Core Program Areas and Presentation Opportunities

EDUCAUSE 2014 will be held September 29 through October 2, in Orlando, Florida, and online.

Submit a proposal on any of these higher education domains (read full descriptions):

• Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making • Digital Content, Libraries, Curation, and Open Access

• Enterprise/Administrative IT • Leadership and Management • Security, Compliance, Privacy, and Risk Management

• Service Management and Support

The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) is pleased to announce the 2014 Annual Conference Call for Proposals. Proposals are now being accepted based on the conference theme, Connecting Pathways to Learning, May 4 - 7, 2014.

The Hilton St. Louis Union Station, St. Louis, MO

CALL FOR PROPOSALS Submission Deadline: Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013.

For more information on registering to attend or to submit a proposal, you may use the following hyperlinks:

Detailed Submission Guidelines

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Please see the following link http://blogs.hbr.org/2013/11/the-big-benefits-of-a-little-thanks/ to access the podcast. I believe the findings are transferable not only to the workplace, but also to the classroom. Your thoughts? 

Thank you, 

Eric 

For more information on this event, you may go to the following websites: http://www.ila-net.org/communities/LC/Followership.htm or http://www.ila-net.org/Conferences/2014/cfp.htm

Please see the link http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/employment_and_growth/the_world_at_work to access the overview as well as other resources about this topic. 

Thanks,

Eric