Getting+Started

toc  **IS THIS YOUR FIRST TIME ATTENDING THE K12ONLINE CONFERENCE?**

If this is your first time attending our K12Online conference, then we want to help make it the best experience possible. Take some time to explore the links below to become familiar with how to navigate this 21st Century learning environment and you should be up to speed in no time.

The [|conference conveners] welcome you to our online learning community and look forward to recognizing your developing online voice.

What and Who
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 * What is the [|K12Online Conference?]
 * **[|Conference Strands 2008]**
 * [|2008 Conference Presenters] 
 * [|Presentation Teasers]
 *  Archive of Previous Conference Presentations: [|2006] / [|2007]

When

 * Pre-conference events - sign the [|Guest Book], view the [|teasers!], add your name to the [|Google Map]---([|watch this short video to find out how] - you must be signed in to your (free) google account to access the 'edit' button)
 * [|Conference Keynote] - Monday October 13 at 12 PM GMT
 * Strand keynotes - Monday October 20 and Monday October 27 at 12 PM GMT
 * [|Schedule of Synchronous Events]
 * Continuing the Journey

How to Participate

 * [|Conference Blog]
 * Conference Wiki
 * Fireside Chats- one at the end of each week
 * [|Twitter]
 * [|Google Map]
 * When Night Falls (end of conference synchronous Elluminate event) - Saturday November 1 beginning at 12 PM GMT

What's In It for Me

 * [|Obtaining Professional Development Credit]
 * Want to get involved "behind the scenes" of the Conference?

Conference Guides

 * FAQ's - Presenters | Participants
 * How to Make the Most of the K12 Online Conference
 * Getting and Staying Connected
 * Tools for participating and presenting in the Conference
 * toc**


 * Enjoy your conference. We look forward to collaborating with you online.**