Second Annual International Maritime eLearning Symposium
The 2nd Annual International Maritime eLearning Symposium will be hosted at the campus of the Calhoon MEBA Engineering School in Easton, MD.
The Conference begins on July 20th with half and full-day workshops, followed on July 21st and 22nd by the Symposium Opening Keynote Address, Presentations and Exhibits, and will conclude with our special Keynote Speaker at a getaway Breakfast Buffet on Friday morning, July 23rd. The conference will bring Shipping Company Executives, Maritime Regulators, Training Administrators, and Faculty from around the world to discuss and experience the latest trends and technologies in eLearning for the maritime industry. Last year's attendees learned the current state of maritime training online and were able to network with other training providers and shipping executives in an open atmosphere of information exchange.
Conference Opening Keynote Address
A Comprehensive Review of the STCW Convention. Join Ms. Mayte Medina, Chief, Maritime Personnel Qualifications Division, after her return from the Manila IMO Diplomatic Conference in June where they will have adopted a revised STCW Convention and Code.
Conference Closing Keynote Address
Proposed Rulemaking, Implementation of the 1995 Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978. Join Mr. Robert Smith, Chief, Mariner Training & Assessment Division NMC-2, as we close the Conference with a Friday Breakfast Buffet Discussion
Conference Workshops
A Full Day presented by Advanced Distributed Learning (http://www.adlnet.gov) on SCORM and Standards Compliance
A Full Day presented by Det Norske Veritas on Quality Standards System for Maritime Training Institutions
A Two Day blended 'Clicks and Bricks' Workshop on Adobe Captivate 4 (1.2 CEUs) presented by Westlake Training (http://www.westlaketraining.com). The First Day is delivered by a Virtual Classroom and the Second Day on-site at the Conference
Presented by Woods Rodgers PLC, on Educational Copyright Laws and Compliance
Conference Presentations will be given on Wednesday July 21st and Thursday July 22nd
Exhibits by Maritime Simulation Companies, Training Institutions, and eLearning Providers
Conference Social Events
Tuesday July 20th
Conference Welcome Reception - Reception at the Manor House followed by Dinner.
Wednesday July 21st
Hosted Pre-Cruise Reception
Patriot Cruise and Crab Feast - Cruise on the Miles River followed by a Eastern Shore Crab Feast
Thursday July 22nd
Conference Fiesta and Thursday Night Thank You - A hosted traditional 'Fiesta' with all the works