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Announcing DES 2024 Keynote Speaker and Registration Now Open

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Registration Now Open

We are excited to announce that registration for the 13th Annual Digital Education Summit on Friday, September 27, 2024, is now open. This year's summit, held entirely online, will feature an array of sessions focusing on the future of digital education.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, connect with like-minded professionals, and realize actionable strategies and insights to advance teaching practices in digital education. Together, we can shape the future of digital education and ensure that our students thrive in online classrooms.

Register now for the 13th Annual Digital Education Summit by clicking the button below:

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Introducing Keynote Speaker: Phil Hill

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SHSU Online is pleased to announce education technology consultant and author Phil Hill as this year’s keynote presenter. Phil Hill (@PhilOnEdTech) is the publisher of the On EdTech blog and the principal at Phil Hill & Associates. As a market analyst, Phil has analyzed the growth of technology-enabled change for educational institutions, uncovering and describing the major trends and implications for the broader market. His unique graphics and visual presentations have been widely used in the industry.

As an independent consultant, Phil helps educational institutions, technology and content vendors, and policy makers as they consider and implement new initiatives. His collegiate clients have included Western Governors University, California Community College System, Iowa State University, Bournemouth University, Pearson Education, Coursera, and others. His corporate clients have included Pearson, Lumen Learning, Authess, Acrobatiq, Coursera, and Cisco.

Previously, Phil was an independent consultant through HBO Systems and Delta Initiative. In addition to On EdTech, Phil has also written for EDUCAUSE Review, Inside Higher Ed, the Chronicle of Higher Education, the Washington Post, and the LA Times. He has been interviewed and quoted by National Public Radio, Inside Higher Ed, the Chronicle of Higher Education, Buzzfeed Education, the New York Times, and Washington Business Journal.

In his keynote address, Phil Hill will focus on the transformative power of Accessibility and Open Educational Resources (OER). He will reveal how these elements can redefine digital education by providing insights into best practices for integrating OER and creating accessible spaces for all. The session will further demonstrate how these strategies enhance educational access, ultimately fostering a more engaging and supportive learning environment.

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We look forward to welcoming you to the 13th Annual Digital Education Summit — where innovation and education converge. See you at the Digital Education Summit!

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