Here's the list of technology-related workshops and sessions that will be offered at the 2008 NAFSA: Association of International Educators conference. This list was compiled by TechSIG members Cheryl Darrup-Boychuck and Penny Schouten. I'll update this with more information as we get it.
Online Communities: The Risks & Rewards of Web 2.0 Technology
Presenters: Dan Schwartzman from?Cafe Abroad,?Kyle Westgard from?The Alliance for Global Education,??John Duncan from Education Dynamics (formerly StudyAbroad.com) and Mark Travers from?Cafe Abroad.
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E-recruitment: Building Web Traffic and Converting Leads into Students
Presenters: Unknown
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The Evolution of Social Networking and its Impact on International?Education
Presenters: Unknown
Cyber Recruitment: Effective Use of Technology for a Dynamic?Demographic
Presenters:?Cheryl Darrup-Boychuck (U.S. Journal of Academics and?NAFSA's Network Leader for Marketing and Recruitment, 2007-09), tba
How is technology impacting global student mobility trends? What really works,?from a technology perspective? We'll address worldwide online usage trends and?provide the latest updates on EducationUSA's Virtual Consulting Office. We'll?also feature specific tech-oriented examples from a respected U.S. university?recruiter.
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May 29, 9:15-10:15 a.m.
Technology that Works: Engaging the International Student
Presenters: Unknown
Orienting Students Online – Best Practices
Presenters: Unknown
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Blogs, Facebook, and Instant Messaging: How Social Media Can Work for?You
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If you know of other sessions or workshops that I should include, please let me know. Which ones are you looking forward to attending?

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