2004 ASTD NM Fall Conference

21st Century Learning Skills

“The Trainer’s Challenge in Helping Learners Thrive in an Evolving Learning Environment”

The New Mexico Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development is collaborating with NM ISPI and NM ICF to host a 1-day Professional Development Conference October 1, 2004 at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa.

Key Note: Our luncheon speaker is Ms. Rita Bailey, Former Director of Southwest Airlines University for People.  While with Southwest Rita directed a 36-member team focused on Leadership, Career Development, and Professional/Personal programs for over 32,000 Employees.  Rita now serves as an ASTD National Board Member and CEO for QVF Partners, Ltd. She works with organizations and individuals who are serious about creating People focused cultures and relationships.  If you ask Rita what type of business she’s in, Rita’s answer is, The People Business.

Concurrent Sessions:   There will be 4-6 concurrent sessions offered with such topics as:

• How are necessary learner competencies evolving?
• Is distance learning a new learner skill set?
• What can technical trainers teach soft-skill trainers about 21st century learners and vice versa?
• How can we build self-directed learning and collaborative learning components into “traditional” training environments and expectations?
• How can we help create organizational capacity through support of autonomous-learning skills?
• Should we enhance learner involvement in ongoing formative evaluation?
• Does a need for new learner skills effect the ROI calculation for training?
• Where is “blended learning” going in the 21st century?
• Do learning and performance tie together in new ways in a new  training environment?
• What is next with generational learning-style issues?

Leisure / Adventure Time:  We have built enough time into the conference schedule for you to enjoy the luxurious and cultural amenities of the Hyatt Tamaya.

• Take a guided tour through the fabulous Art Works of the Tamaya
• Enjoy a Nature Walk though the beautiful Bosque
• Relax with a trip to the Spa for a massage
• Or sit by the Pool and reflect on the days experience, it’s up to you.

Go to Conference page for more information

Volunteers are needed.  If you would like to volunteer for the conference please email. presidentelect@astdnm.org