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NMC Series of Online Conferences

NMC Online Conference on the Convergence of
Web Culture and Video
March 21-22, 2007 -- via the Internet

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About the Conference

Video as we know it, produced by experts and consumed by viewers, is metamorphosing into a different genre altogether, blurring the lines between producers and audiences. New video-based forms of self-expression are emerging, with notable examples like video mashups, jumpcuts, and video blogging. Nonlinear narratives abound in this format, in which stories unfold across a series of 1 to 3-minute clips and web viewers are drawn into mysteries such as the story of Lonelygirl15. Brand-new forms like machinima are emerging that bridge virtual worlds, gaming, and storytelling, all through the medium of the small video.

The singular focus of the Online Conference on the Convergence of Web Culture and Video, part of the NMC's Series of Online Conferences, was to consider how these developments are impacting our lives, and how they are affecting the ways we work, learn, collaborate, and even socialize.

The conference was designed to spark an examination of this phenomenon that explores both the positive and negative aspects of it on learning, social interaction, self-expression, and more.

Conference Format

The conference was conducted entirely online. Sessions, which were conducted live, incorporated a variety of visuals and rich media, and were generally about 45 minutes in length, with about half that time devoted to dialog with participants using voice over IP.

Designed for both synchronous and asynchronous participants, the event was conducted entirely online using an innovative conferencing environment provided by NMC Distinguished Partner LearningTimes. Attendees of NMC's online meetings enjoyed a wide range of features commonly associated with their traditional face-to-face conferences, including interactive sessions from engaging presenters, "hallway" conversations, chances to ask presenters questions, and more.

Technical Requirements

These conferences are designed to be very easy to access. When you log in for the first time, you may be prompted to download Sun Microsystem's Java Web Start (or OpenJNLP for Mac), a pre-requisite for the vClass Meeting Room we will use for all the live sessions. You only need to do this the first time you participate in an NMC online conference.

The conference environment is accessible on both PC and Macintosh platforms. The minimum PC requirements are a Pentium II 266 Mhz with 64MB of memory and a sound card. The minimum Mac requirements are a G3 233 Mhz with 64MB of memory when using OS 9.0 - 9.2 or 128MB of memory when using OS X.

To get maximum benefit from the interactive capabilities of the conference, users will want to take advantage of the VoIP capabilities. Speakers or headphones allow minimum participation; a microphone is recommended but not required.

Registration Fees

NMC Member Registration (on or before March 14, 2007)	$125
Non-Member Early Registration (on or before March 14, 2007)	$149
NMC Member Late Registration (after March 14, 2007)	$149
Non-Member Late Registration (after March 14, 2007)	$195

Travel & Lodging Info

No need! As the conference was held entirely online, travel costs and time spent traveling are zero! You can plan to attend from your home or office, at the time of your choosing -- the conference will be available 24 hours per day while in session.

Thank you for joining us during this one-of-a-kind event! For questions or for additional information, please contact the NMC office at 512 445-4200 or via email at info@nmc.org.